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VMC Features Large Worktable, Small Footprint
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Designed for production of small ferrous and non-ferrous parts, the ES400 VMCÌýcan beÌýused for medical applications such as the machining of orthopedic, trauma and spine components. The bridge-type machine is equipped withÌýa 28" × 16" stationary table with load capacity of 1,100 lbs as well asÌýanÌý8" drop table for added clearance. According to manufacturer Enshu, these featuresÌýmake the machine well-suited for tilt or rotary table applications. Despite the large stationary table, the machine features a footprint of 52" × 122".
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The machine uses a temperature-controlled, 20,000-rpm BIG Plus/BT30 spindle and a Fanuc 18iMB5 control. Other features include 2,362-ipm (60 m/min) rapid traverse rates, synchronous tapping to 8,000 rpm, a Fanuc High Precision Contour Control (HPCC), Dataserver and Ethernet.
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