3-axis machining center VMC 1160

verticalfor steelfor aluminum

Product Overview
The VMC 1160 is a vertical machining center designed for precision machining of medium-sized components. Working travel: 1100 × 600 × 600 mm. Table maximum load: 1000 kg. Max. feed speed: 10,000 mm/min. Max. rapid traverse (X/Y/Z): 32/32/30 m/min. Suited for high-speed milling of molds, plates, brackets and fixture bases across multiple materials.

Key Features

• Travel 1100×600×600 mm — accommodates medium-sized workpieces such as mold cavities and fixture bases.
• High rapid traverse — up to 32/32/30 m/min to reduce non-cutting time.
• Max. feed 10,000 mm/min — supports fast roughing and fine finishing on aluminium and steel.
• Heavy-duty cast iron frame — enhances vibration damping and cutting stability.
• ATC options (typically 24 tools, disc-type) — enables multi-step automated machining.

Machine Details (from page list)

• X/Y/Z axis travel: 1100 × 600 × 600 mm
• Maximum feed rate X/Y/Z: 10,000 mm/min
• Maximum rapid traverse X/Y/Z: 32/32/30 m/min

Recommended Configurations

• Spindle: high-precision spindles (SKF, NSK), center coolant option.
• Feed system: servo motors, linear guideways, ball screws.
• Cooling: centrifugal or vibration pumps, water-soluble or oil-based coolant.
• CNC: FANUC, Siemens, GSK, KND, SYNTEC, Mitsubishi.
• Tooling: carousel, chain or linear tool changers.
• Measurement & monitoring: Heidenhain linear scales, tool breakage detection, Renishaw OMP60/TS27R probes.
• Extras: chip conveyor, oil mist collector, oil cooler, coolant tank, multi-joint robot integration.

Application Case

• Client: precision fixture supplier (South Korea).
• Workpiece: steel and aluminium fixture base, 980 × 580 mm.
• Setup: VMC 1160 with 8000 rpm spindle, 30T ATC, FANUC controller.
• Results: high-speed face milling, contouring and tapping in one setup; surface roughness Ra ≤ 1.2 μm; dimensional consistency within ±0.007 mm.

Product Specifications (selected rows)
Table size | unit | VMC650 | VMC855 | VMC1050 | VMC1160 | VMC1370 | VMC1580
Table maximum load | kg | 350 | 500 | 600 | 1000 | 900 | 1500
X/Y/Z axis travel | mm | 650×400×500 | 800×550×550 | 1000×500×600 | 1100×600×600 | 1300×700×700 | 1500×800×700
Distance between spindle center and column | mm | 476 | 590 | 580 | 650 | 752 | 871
Distance between spindle end face and worktable surface | mm | 100-600 | 120-670 | 140-740 | 120-720 | 150-850 | 150-900
X/Y/Z Max. feed speed | mm/min | 10000 | 10000 | 10000 | 10000 | 8000 | 10000
X/Y/Z Max. Rapid traverse | m/min | 32/32/30 | 32/32/30 | 32/32/24 | 32/32/30 | 20/20/15 | 20/20/16
Spindle speed | r/min | 8000 | 8000 | 8000 | 8000 | 8000 | 6000
Spindle taper | type | BT40 | BT40 | BT40 | BT40 | BT40 | BT50
Spindle motor power | kW | 5.5/7.5 | 7.5/11 | 7.5/11 | 11/15 | 11/15 | 15/18
Repeat positioning accuracy | mm | ±0.004 | ±0.004 | ±0.004 | ±0.005 | ±0.005 | ±0.005
Tool magazine | type | Bucket/Disc | Disc (various) (VMC1160 uses disc type options)
Tool capacity | | 16T/16T | 24T | 24T | 24T | 24T | 24T
Maximum tool weight | kg | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15
Machine dimension (L×W×H) | mm | 2300×2000×2300 | 2600×2380×2700 | 3200×2420×2400 | 3100×2490×2380 | 3600×3000×2700 | 4260×3545×3200
Net weight (about) | kg | 4500 | 5000 | 6000 | 7000 | 11000 | 12000

Technical Specifications

• Model: VMC 1160 (VMC Series)
• Travel (X×Y×Z): 1100 × 600 × 600 mm
• Table maximum load: 1000 kg
• Max. feed speed: 10,000 mm/min
• Max. rapid traverse (X/Y/Z): 32/32/30 m/min
• Spindle speed (standard): 8,000 r/min
• Spindle taper: BT40 (depending on options)
• Spindle motor power: up to 11/15 kW (config dependent)
• Tool magazine: disc-type ATC, typically 24 tools
• Repeat positioning accuracy: typically ±0.005 mm (VMC1160)
• Machine dimensions (L×W×H): approx. 3100 × 2490 × 2380 mm
• Net weight (approx.): 7000 kg
• Construction: Meehanite cast iron frame for high rigidity during high-speed milling