ETG introduces 'cost conscious' Vulcan

The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has introduced the Vulcan VMC650B. Part of the new Vulcan brand, launched in 2020, the VMC650B is the smallest machine in a line of machines that are built upon a box way design that has been optimised with 'finite element analysis' to help deliver rigidity and enhance performance.
 
The new 3-axis VMC650B is capable of handling extreme cutting forces and weight loads whilst maintaining smooth motion with increased dampening and cutting force characteristics. An extra-wide saddle and base design is complemented by each axis utilising grade C3 precision-ground ballscrews and a pre-tensioned design.
 
In terms of specification, the compact VMC650B has a work envelope of 650 by 500 by 500mm in X, Y and Z-axis with a spindle nose to table surface distance of 125 to 620mm. This work envelope operates over a machine bed of 800 by 470mm that can accommodate workpieces up to 500kg. The BT40 spindle taper is provided with cutting tools from a swing-arm type tool facility that can hold up to 24 tools.
 
The Vulcan VMC650B is available with a range of spindle options that include a 5.5/7.5kW motor or a 7.5/11kW spindle motor. Additionally, ETG can support customer requirements with direct-drive BT40 spindle motors with the option of a 10,000rpm, 12,000rpm or 15,000rpm spindle speed or the belt-driven spindle with speed options that include 8,000rpm, 10,000rpm or 12,000rpm. Wellesbourne-based ETG can also configure the VMC650B with a 20,000 or 30,000rpm BT40, HSK-E40, 50 or 63.
 
The compact machine can achieve traverse rates of 25m/min in all three axes, and has an overall weight of 4800kg in a 2180 by 2040mm (LxW) footprint. There is a reinforced rib design in the Z-axis that delivers structural strength through the entire casting length.
 
As standard, ETG is providing the Vulcan VMC650B with a 20bar coolant pump, belt-type chip conveyor, LED work light, levelling blocks and bolts, spindle bearing air purge, Z-axis motor with a brake system, spindle chiller, tool kit and rigid tapping.

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