Mitsui Seiki upgraded the VL30-line high-speed vertical precision centers. The upgraded offerings include advanced features for process automation, workpiece and tool handling, and the latest Fanuc 31i-B with i-HMI operator interface. The Mitsui Seiki VL30 Series high-speed vertical machining centers were developed specifically for high-speed / high-precision hard milling of mold components as well as graphite and copper tungsten electrodes. The VL30 Series features high-thrust, high-efficiency linear motor drives for the X, Y and Z axes for machining hardened tool steel alloy components. The 5-axis versions use Direct Drive rotary axes for smooth and perfectly controlled complex contouring. Delivering up to 1,574 ipm cutting feed rate with 1G acceleration/deceleration, it provides superior speed and motion control in performing high-speed point milling in multi-axis contouring applications. For accuracy, the precision glass scale feedback system detects 0.1 micron increments.
