VB-1400/VB-1600/VB-2000 Vertical Machining Center

VB-1400/VB-1600/VB-2000 Vertical toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger." title="CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger." aria-label="Glossary: machining center">Machining Center

The VB-1400/VB-1600/VB-2000 vertical machining center from Cubic Machinery has a 10,000-rpm spindle, 24-tool automatic toolchanger and spindle oil cooler.

May 4, 2017

The VB-1400/VB-1600/VB-2000 vertical toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger." title="CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger." aria-label="Glossary: machining center">machining center from Cubic Machinery has a 10,000-rpm spindle, 24-tool automatic toolchanger and spindle oil cooler.

The high-speed spindle is a true cartridge type unit supported by P4 precision class high speed bearings, which are permanently grease lubricated to eliminate heat buildup. The spindle is driven by a high-torque FANUC spindle motor. Power is transferred through a heavy-duty, cogged drive belt, eliminating slippage, promoting thermal stability and minimizing vibration.

The spindle coolant system refrigerates and circulates cooling oil to maintain a constant temperature for high accuracy across different cutting conditions and ambient temperature.

The VMC features:

  • Four boxways on Y-axis to distribute heavy loads evenly
  • Turcite-B coating on all slideway surfaces
  • P4 precision class spindle bearings
  • C3 double nut, precision ground, large diameter ball screws on all three axes
  • Screw-type conveyor makes chip cleanup a breeze
  • Industry standard FANUC 0iM control
  • Spindle oil cooler to maintain constant spindle temperature
  • 100 percent laser-tested positioning accuracy
  • ISO 9001/2000 certified quality assurance

Glossary terms in this article

  • automatic toolchanger
    Mechanism typically included in a machining center that, on the appropriate command, removes one cutting tool from the spindle nose and replaces it with another. The changer restor…
  • machining center
    CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger.
  • toolchanger
    Carriage or drum attached to a machining center that holds tools until needed; when a tool is needed, the toolchanger inserts the tool into the machine spindle. See automatic toolc…