PERFORMANCE : VALUE by VB SERIES VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS 65 UNION A V E N U E, SUDBURY MA 01776 877.668.4262 WWW.METHODSMACHINE.COM MACHINE TOOLS TURNKEY INSTALLATIONS AUTOMATION CELLS TOOLING SERVICE TECHNICAL CENTERS FROM COAST TO COAST ARIZONA 602. 437. 2220 CALIFORNIA 714. 521. 2507 ILLINOIS 847. 783. 6800 MICHIGAN 248. 624. 8601 NORTH CAROLINA 704. 587. 0507
PERFORMANCE : VALUE A Leading Global Producer FEELER is a leading global producer of numerically controlled machine tools that has been recognized for its excellent specifications and competitive prices by tier-one automotive, medical, and aerospace suppliers. Founded in 1979 to produce parts for Japanese machine and construction manufacturers, FEELER has capacity for annual production of 8,000 CNC machine tools per year. A company devoted to Research and Development, plus a two stage quality control process, FEELER is poised to become the global leader in high quality machines at competitive prices. 1 2
VB SERIES VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS VB-900 VB-1400 VB-1300 VB-1900 VB-2200 VB-1650 Rugged Construction for a Lifetime of Rigidity and Stability The machine structure and major parts are manufactured from MEEHANITE cast iron for outstanding material stability and assures long-term deformation-free performance. The entire machine construction underwent ANSYS and NASTRAN finite element analysis to achieve optimium rigidity and stability VB-1100 VB-SERIES Features All boxway design FANUC control and motors Two stage Feeler gearbox Rigid MEEHANITE casting ( VB-2200 shown ) and dual chip augers ( VB-900,1100, 1300, 1400, 1650 ) Designed by Methods Designed with finite element analysis for increased rigidity 3 Heavy duty construction throughout and full guards on all axes for long term accuracy 4
VB 900 VB-900 Features 8000 rpm 25 hp (8000 rpm 15 hp/40 taper opt.) All boxway design X/Y/Z FTC-100 X: 35.4 in (900 mm) Y: 24.0 in (610 mm) Z: 23.6 in (600 mm) 50 Taper: 8000 RPM FANUC α15i 8000 rpm / 25 hp All boxway design X/Y/Z 40 Taper: 8000 RPM FANUC α8i 5 6
VB 1100 VB-1100 Features 8000 rpm 25 hp (8000 rpm 15 hp/40 taper opt.) All boxway design X/Y/Z FTC-100 X: 43.3 in (1100 mm) Y: 24.0 in (610 mm) Z: 23.6 in (600 mm) 50 Taper: 8000 RPM FANUC α15i 8000 rpm / 25 hp 4 boxway construction on Y-axis 40 Taper: 8000 RPM FANUC α8i 7 8
VB 1300 VB-1300 Features 8000 rpm 25 hp (8000 rpm 15 hp/40 taper opt.) All boxway design X/Y/Z FTC-100 X: 51.2 in (1300 mm) Y: 24.0 in (610 mm) Z: 23.6 in (600 mm) 50 Taper: 8000 RPM FANUC α15i 8000 rpm / 25 hp 4 boxway construction on Y-axis 40 Taper: 8000 RPM FANUC α8i 9 10
VB 1400 VB-1400 Features 6,000 rpm 30 hp 4 boxway construction on Y axis (40 tool opt.) X: 55.1 in (1400 mm) Y: 31.5 in (800 mm) Z: 27.6 in (700 mm) 6000 rpm / 30 hp 4 boxway construction on Y-axis 30 tool ATC (40 tool opt.) 50 Taper: 6000 RPM FANUC α18i 11 12
VB 1650 VB-1650 Features 6,000 rpm 30 hp 4 boxway construction on Y axis (40 tool opt.) FTC-100 X: 65.0 in (1650 mm) Y: 31.5 in (800 mm) Z: 27.6 in (700 mm) 6000 rpm / 30 hp 4 boxway construction on Y-axis 30 tool ATC (40 tool opt.) 50 Taper: 6000 RPM FANUC α18i 13 14
VB 1900 VB-1900 Features 6,000 rpm 30 hp 4 boxway construction on Y axis (40 tool opt.) FTC-100 X: 74.8 in (1900 mm) Y: 33.9 in (860 mm) Z: 31.5 in (800 mm) 6000 rpm / 30 hp 4 boxway construction on Y-axis 30 tool ATC (40 tool opt.) 50 Taper: 6000 RPM FANUC α18i (Foundation required) 15 16
VB 2200 VB-2200 Features 6,000 rpm 30 hp 4 boxway construction on Y axis (40 tool opt.) FTC-100 X: 86.6 in (2200 mm) Y: 37.8 in (960 mm) Z: 31.5 in (800 mm) 6000 rpm / 30 hp 4 boxway construction on Y-axis 30 tool ATC (40 tool opt.) 50 Taper: 6000 RPM FANUC α18i (Foundation required) 17 18
Dimensions VB SERIES VB-1650 VB-1300 VB-1100 VB-900 VB-1900 Dual chip conveyor Dual chip conveyor VB-2200 VB-1400 19 20
Specifications Unit VB-900 VB-1100 VB-1300 VB-1400 VB-1650 VB-1900 VB-2200 TRAVEL X axis travel in (mm) 35.4 (900) 43.3 (1100) 51.2 (1300) 55.1(1400) 65 (1650) 74.8 (1900) 86.6 (2200) Y axis travel in (mm) 24 (610) 24 (610) 24 (610) 31.5 (800) 31.5 (800) 33.9 (860) 37.8 (960) Z axis travel in (mm) 23.6 (530) 23.6 (600) 23.6 (600) 27.6 (700) 27.6 (700) 31.5 (800) 31.5 (800) Spindle nose to table in (mm) 4.3 ~28 (110~710) 4.9~28.5 (125~725) 5.7~33.3 (145~845) 5.7~33.3 (145~845) 9.3~40.7 (235~1035) 9.3~40.7 (235~1035) Spindle center to column in (mm) 26 (660) 33.5 (850) 33.5 (850) 37.4 (950) 41.3 (1050) TABLE Table dimensions in (mm) 45.3 x 23.6 (1150 x 600) 51.2 x 23.6 (1300 x 600) 59.1 x 23.6 (1500 x 600) 65 x 31.5 (1650 x 800) 74.8 x 31.5 (1900 x 800) 82.7 x 33.9 (2100 x 860) 94.5 x 37.8 (2400 x 960) Maximum load lbs (kg) 2200 (1000) 2200 (1000) 2860 (1300) 3960 (1800) 3960 (1800) 4840 (2200) 5940 (2700) SPINDLE Spindle speed rpm 8000 8000 8000 6000 6000 6000 6000 Spindle power hp 25 hp (15 hp opt.) 30 30 30 30 Spindle class - BIG-PLUS 50 taper (40 taper opt.) BIG-PLUS 50 taper BIG-PLUS 50 taper BIG-PLUS 50 taper BIG-PLUS 50 taper FEEDRATE X axis rapid traverse in/min (m/min) 1181(30) 1181(30) 1181(30) 787 (20) 787 (20) 591(15) 591(15) Y axis rapid traverse in/min (m/min) 1181 (30) 1181(30) 1181(30) 787 (20) 787 (20) 591 (15) 591 (15) Z axis rapid traverse in/min (m/min) 945 (24) 945 (24) 945 (24) 709 (18) 709 (18) 472 (12) 472 (12) ATC Max. number of tools - 30 30 30 30 (40 opt) 30 (40 opt) 30 (40 opt) 30 (40 opt) Pull stud - 50 Taper: JIS B 6339-50P 40 Taper: JIS B6339 50 Taper: JIS B 6339-50P 50 Taper: JIS B 6339-50P 50 Taper: JIS B 6339-50P 50 Taper: JIS B 6339-50P Max. tool weight lbs (kg) 17.6 (8) 17.6 (8) 17.6 (8) 33 (15) 33 (15) 33 (15) 33 (15) Max. tool length in (mm) 11.8 (300) 11.8 (300) 11.8 (300) 11.8 (300) 11.8 (300) 11.8 (300) 11.8 (300) Max. tool diameter in (mm) 3.1 (80) 3.1 (80) 3.1 (80) 3.9 (100) 3.9 (100) 5 (127) 5 (127) Max. tool dia. - No adjacent tool in (mm) 5.9 (150) 5.9 (150) 5.9 (150) 7.9 (200) 7.9 (200) 7.9 (200) 7.9 (200) Tool to tool change time sec 50 taper: 3.5 sec 40 taper 1.9 sec 50 taper: 3.5 sec 50 taper: 3.5 sec 50 taper: 3.5 sec 50 taper: 3.5 sec DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT / CAPACITIES Floor space: w/ chip conveyor in (mm) 174 x 86 (4410 x 2180) 171 x 86 (4335 x 2180) 187x 92 (4735 x 2330) 216 x 125 (5490 x 3175) 226 x 125 (5740 x 3175) 242 x 144 (6140 x 3650) 254 x 146 (6440 x 3700) Weight lbs (kg) 15400 (7000) 16500 (7500) 17600 (8000) 26400 (12000) 28600 (13000) 41800 (19000) 48400 (22000) Maximum machine height in (mm) 114.2 (2900) 115.4 (2930) 115.4 (2930) 130 (3300) 130 (3300) 138 (3500) 138 (3500) Coolant tank capacity gal (litres) 110 (416) Power capacity KVA 25 25 25 30 30 35 35 CONTROL FANUC - 0i-MD Specifications subject to change without notice. 21 22
Featuring extensive design and engineering by Methods Machine Tools, Inc. VB SERIES VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS 65 UNION A V E N U E, SUDBURY MA 01776 877.668.4262 WWW.METHODSMACHINE.COM MACHINE TOOLS TURNKEY INSTALLATIONS AUTOMATION CELLS TOOLING SERVICE TECHNICAL CENTERS FROM COAST TO COAST ARIZONA 602. 437. 2220 CALIFORNIA 714. 521. 2507 ILLINOIS 847. 783. 6800 MICHIGAN 248. 624. 8601 NORTH CAROLINA 704. 587. 0507 Methods Machine Tools, Inc. Methods-Feeler-061213