CNC milling

VMC-300

Vertical Machining Center

A 3-axis CNC milling machine designed and built to high precision, efficiently meeting the demands of modern machining.

Control axes: 3
Spindle speed: 18,000 rpm
Spindle power: 7.5 kW
X/Y/Z travel: 300 × 300 × 300 mm

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Suitable applications

Precision part machining

Mechanical parts demanding high accuracy and repeatability.

Component production

Mechanical components and machine parts for industrial production.

Moulds and fixtures

Machining moulds, fixtures and tooling for production lines.

R&D and prototyping

The 3D probe speeds up zeroing when machining one-off samples.

Highlights

Spindle

18,000 rpm, 7.5 kW spindle with an ISO20 taper.

Controller

QS Astro 6AHE with EtherCAT, keeping the machine, electrics and software in sync.

3D touch probe

Automatic workpiece probing and zeroing for higher accuracy.

Machine in operation

Machining capabilities

Aluminium

Brass

Wood

Plastic

Working space

X/Y/Z travel: 300 × 300 × 300 mm
Table size: 400 × 300 mm
Table load: 50 kg
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Machining performance

18,000

rpm

Spindle speed

7.5

Spindle power

30,000

mm/min

Rapid speed

15,000

mm/min

Cutting feed

CNC controller

QS Astro 6AHE (EtherCAT)

6-axis closed-loop controller supporting Pulse Train, EtherCAT and Mechatrolink MII/MIII. A full automation solution with servo, I/O Link 32 board, tool setter and 3D touch probe.

Control axes: 6 axesControl mode: Closed-loopInterface: Pulse Train · EtherCAT · Mechatrolink MII/MIII

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Technical specifications

Machining materials

Machining materials: Aluminium, brass, wood, plastic
Control axes: 3
X/Y/Z travel: 300 × 300 × 300 mm
Table size: 400 × 300 mm
Table load: 50 kg

General specifications

Spindle speed: 18,000 rpm
Spindle power: 7.5 kW
Spindle taper: ISO20

Spindle

Rapid speed: 30,000 mm/min
Cutting feed: 15,000 mm/min
Axis servos: QS Servo
Guideway and ball-screw lubrication: Lubricating oil

Speed

Positioning accuracy: ±0.01 / 100 mm
Repeatability: 0.01 / 100 mm
Electronic resolution: 0.001 mm

Accuracy

Frame material: Monolithic cast iron
Machine dimensions: 1,050 × 1,300 × 1,700 mm
Machine weight: 400 kg
Machine power: 8.7 kW
Power supply: AC 1-phase 220 V
Air pressure: 0.6 – 0.8 MPa
Chip recovery system: Included
Coolant system: Included

Machine body

Controller: QS Astro 6AHE (EtherCAT)

Standard configuration — spindle, tool magazine and travel can be tailored on request.

Standard & optional configuration

Standard equipment

QS axis servos
Guideway and ball-screw lubrication system
Chip recovery system
Coolant system

Options

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Downloads

Technical datasheet

VMC-300

Full technical specifications for this machine — contact us for the complete sheet.

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Product catalogue

PDF · EN

An overview of the QS machine range and controller line-up.

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Controller documentation

Astro 6AH

Operation and installation manuals for the controller shipped with this machine.

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Need the machine configured for your parts?

Send us a drawing or a sample workpiece — QS engineers propose the spindle, workholding and machining cycle within 48 hours.

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