New Vertical Machining Center - YCI Inc - Brief Article

Automotive Manufacturing & Production, August, 2001

Who: YCI, Inc. (Santa Fe Springs, CA)

What: XV-1020A vertical machining center

Why you should care: This new machine employs an isolated direct drive spindle design that YCI claims will "virtually eliminate problems such as vibration, noise and thermal growth" while improving spindle life and accuracy. The saddle features a dual-deck ribbed casting to aid with high-speed movement and a rigid cast base that stabilizes the machine and reduces vibration.

Pertinent Data: The XV-1020A has a 24-tool swing arm ATC system with a 2.5 second tool to tool change time. It is equipped with a 20 HP, 8,000 rpm spindle and a FANUC MXP-100i control. Table size is 44"x 20.4" and has a capacity of 1100 lbs.

COPYRIGHT 2001 Gardner Publications, Inc.
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