CNC Vertical Machining Center
   

 

 

        

 

Whatever the requirement there is a Storm VMC for Every Application
 


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Storm CNC Vertical Machining Centers are designed and built heavier with more standard features than any VMC in its size and price range... 

  • Starting with a heavier cast iron base and saddle to assure less vibration than VMC’s with a fabricated base.

  • 1.57" (40mm) double nut pre-tensioned ballscrew, directly coupled to the servo drive motor on all 610-1300 models, 1.96" on 1600, gives stronger, more precise and durable operation than machines with only 1.26" (30mm) ballscrew.

  • Duplex angular contact bearings support both ends of all ballscrews, far superior to lower cost single radial bearings.

  • High performance spindle fitted with 2+2 matched super precision bearings for greater long term precision and accuracy, even during heavy cutting.

 
Storm VMC’s offer Real CNC Machining Power, Precision and Performance. Available in a full range of models, there is a machine to meet most any requirement.
 
VMC500L   VMC610L/S

  • 16 Tool Carousel ATC

  • Linear Ways

  • 23.6" x 12.6" Table

  • 20"x16"x18" X/Y/Z Travels

  • 10/7.5 hp Spindle Motor

  • 8,000 rpm Spindle

 

  • 24 Tool Twin Arm ATC

  • Linear or Square Ways

  • 31.5" x 17.7" Table

  • 24"x18"x20" X/Y/Z Travel

  • 15/10 hp Spindle Motor

  • 10,000 rpm with Oil Cooler  

VMC850L/S   VMC1020L/S

  • 24 Tool Twin Arm ATC

  • Linear or Square Ways

  • 39.37" x 19.68" Table

  • 33.5"x20"x22" X/Y/Z Travel

  • 15/10 hp Spindle Motor

  • 10,000 rpm with Oil Cooler

 

  • 24 Tool Twin Arm ATC

  • Linear or Square Ways

  • 47.24" x 19.68" Table

  • 40"x20"x22" X/Y/Z Travel

  • 20/15 hp Spindle Motor

  • 10,000 rpm with Oil Cooler

VMC1300S   VMC1600S

  • 24 Tool Twin Arm ATC

  • Square Ways

  • 55.23" x 23.62" Table

  • 51"x27.5"x28" X/Y/Z Travel

  • 20/15 hp Spindle Motor

  • 10,000 rpm with Oil Cooler

 

  • 24 Tool Twin Arm ATC

  • Square Ways

  • CAT #50

  • 66.93" x 32.08" Table

  • 63"x31"x27" X/Y/Z Travel

  • 20/15 hp Spindle Motor

  • 4,000 rpm Geared Head


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Extra Heavy-Duty Construction on all Models

  • All ways are covered by stainless steel way covers to protect ways and ball screws from dust and coolant

  • Chip and coolant tray has swivel rollers for quick and easy cleaning and maintenance

  • High quality electrical components and circuits. Electrical interface uses PC boards for greater reliability and easy maintenance.

The massive cast iron column construction, provides greater dampening capability than steel. Our extra deep column is heavily ribbed for maximum lateral stiffness, designed to maintain consistent accuracy and thermal stability while withstanding the tremendous forces required during heavy cutting.

  

Saddle and table are driven by extra heavy-duty 1.57" (40mm) pre-tensioned double nut ballscrews to minimize backlash and ensure long term accuracy.  Ballscrews are supported at both ends with double angular contact precision bearings.  

 
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24 tool dual arm high speed tool changer and 24 pull studs with 2.5 sec. tool to tool change time, standard on all models
from VMC610 and larger.		  

Coolant flows thru easy adjustable nozzles so you can direct coolant exactly at the cut, at 8 gal/min. M code or manually activated.
(Through spindle coolant optional)

 
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High performance Unitta Belt Driven Spindle fitted with 2+2 matched super precision bearings on 500L-1300S models, with a powerful AC servo motor and spindle speeds up to 12,000 rpm...

Rigid tapping standard.

  

High speed brushless AC servo motors, superior to brush type motors, are directly coupled to the ballscrews, resulting in sharper corner cuts, more precise circular interpolation and greater positioning accuracy.

 
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All 3 axes are checked by a Laser Inspection System to ensure positioning accuracy and repeatability.

  

A state-of-the-art Ball Bar test ensures squareness and accuracy of micro movement. 
Test is computer recorded during a run in all operational directions between the spindle and table

 
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Square Ways on (S) Models for Heavy-Duty Precision Cutting
1)/b> In-column mechanical counterbalance provides smooth operation of the extra heavy-duty cast iron headstock.
2) Large hardened and ground square slideways for a greater load bearing surface. All adjoining surfaces to slideways are Turcite coated to ensure maximum performance and wear.
3) Extra heavy Meehanite castings for superior rigidity, wear resistance and vibration absorption.
4) A special, high precision machining & finish process provides accurate positioning on solid and linear way models.
5) Extra heavy-duty cast iron bases, saddles and tables provide proven, superior dampening capability than cheaper fabricated frames
1600S Base Shown