Vertical Machining Center
FlexCNC Vertical Machining Center (VMC)
The FlexCNC is the best priced and most flexible vertical machining center in the world. The FlexCNC vertical machining center ranges in size from 10’ to 50’ long. In addition to our standard sizes, we design and build custom machines to suit your needs.
Capable of high-speed drilling, and milling of your large parts in one setup with less repositioning. It is available in four different spindle tapers; CT/BT40, CT/BT50, with a maximum peak torque capability of 230 ft/lbs. The FlexCNC features a monobloc, welded steel frame with high rigidity, and a T-slot machine bed for easy fixturing. The machine is moved along two oversized precision linear guideways on each axis and it includes dual drive on the X-axis with a high precision helical rack and an oversized ball screw on the Y & Z-axis. Our motion control system is the most state-of-the-art CNC controller available, giving you the capability and Flexibility for your machining applications large and small.
Features / Benefits
The FlexCNC has a stationary bed on a mono-block welded steel frame. Unlike other VMC’s where the table moves, the FlexCNC’s spindle moves while the bed is stationary, eliminating the need for any bed weight restrictions.
When it comes to bed size, the FlexCNC starts where other VMC’s stop. The FlexCNC bed length starts at 10ft and goes up to 80ft to easily accommodate a wide range of long parts.
Traditional VMC’s require the operator to reach into the machine to load their next part. The FlexCNC has an open bed, so loading is as simple as bringing the part over top of the machine and setting it down. Heavy loads can easily be placed onto the machine bed with an overhead crane.
The use of pendulum mode decreases spindle downtime and helps businesses make more money by
• Minimizing Fixture Set-Up Time– Every time the machine doors open, the spindle stops. Pendulum Mode allows the operator to fixture on a section of the bed while the spindle is making chips on a different part of the bed.
• Keeping Operators Busy– No one likes an idle operator. With Pendulum Mode, operators never have to wait on the machine. They stay busy for the entirety of their shift resulting in more finished products going out the door.
• Utilizing the Bed for Multiple Setups- The FlexCNC offers greater flexibility than other vertical machining centers. The bed size paired with Pendulum mode allows you to zone out the machine bed to best fit the needs of the business. It’s like having multiple machines in one.
The laser scanner is one of the best safety features on the FlexCNC. It uses proximity sensors that will slow the gantry down and stop completely if your operator gets too close. This feature is great to have especially when using the machine in pendulum mode.
CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
“After significant research, we found The FlexCNC was the machine that fit our needs. The ease of set up and operation with its touch screen control and large, open-concept, bed made it convenient in cross-training multiple operators to run the unit.
Once installed on our factory floor, we quickly realized we would also be utilizing the FlexCNC in manufacturing multiple other parts as well.”
Michael N. Olivier
Production Team Lead
R&B Wagner Inc.
