Vertical Machining for Small to Medium Shops
Unlike most affordable VMCs that force shops to sacrifice performance for price, these new Value Master vertical machining centers from Hyundai WIA are bundled with high-performance options as standard that offer premium performance at an affordable price.
Posted: October 1, 2012
The Value Master can be configured with an 8,000 rpm spindle for taking deep cuts or with a 12,000 rpm spindle for high speed precision applications. Ultra precision angular bearings provide high speed accel/decel for smooth machining at high rpm. The main spindle delivers minimal noise and vibration even at the highest cutting speeds, guaranteeing extremely stable machining and minimizing thermal transmission to the main spindle.
The standard Big Plus spindle system (BBT #40) provides dual contact between the spindle face and the flange face of the tool holder to greatly increase tool rigidity, reduce run out and add significant productivity to any machining applications. Spindle motor is 15 hp with spindle torque rated at 95/75 Nm. The Big Plus spindle offers the fastest possible material removal rates, highest accuracy and excellent rigidity with guaranteed stability when run at high spindle speeds for high rpm precision machining.
Thru spindle coolant is particularly useful for deep hole drilling where it’s necessary to keep chip flow clear of the cutting surface. It also helps to increase tool life and decrease cycle time. These VMCs come with 30-tool, side mount swing arm type tool changers that provides impressive tool change times of 1.3 sec tool-to-tool on the F400VM and 1.5 sec tool-to-tool on the F500VM. With a capacity of 30 tools (plus one in the spindle), setup time is reduced and run times can be made longer, especially if loaded with redundant tools.
The 30-tool swing arm automatic tool changer and magazine are separated by a shutter system which closes during machining, thus keeping chips and fluids clear of the ATC and magazine. When a tool change is required, machining stops, the shutter opens, the ATC exchanges old tool for new, the shutter door then closes and machining begins again. Number of tools: 24 (30 optional). Maximum tool OD: 76/150 mm (F400VM) and 90/150 mm (F500VM). Tool selection method: Random. Tool weight: 8 kg. Tool length: 300 mm.
The Value Master Series is easy to program and operate with its start-of-the-art Fanuc i-Series CNC control, featuring a 10.4 in color LCD with Manual Guide for compatibility and bullet proof reliability. This is ideal for small- to medium-sized job shops, yet capable enough to handle high production environments that run 24/7. www.hyundai-wiamachine.com
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