So you're interested in a vertical machining center?

     So you're in the market for a Vertical Machining Center.  Let me introduce you to  Takumi, USA.
​What the #*? is a Takumi? That's what I said at first.  I'm pretty selective when it comes to quality machine tools, but I am glad that I took the time to find out...and I think you will be glad too.

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   Takumi USA is a division of Hurco located in Indianapolis.  Takumi is a very well known brand in Europe and Asia which are built at their factory in Taiwan.  Takumi is not a cookie cutter machine built to loose specifications and with any name you want slapped on it. 
     We have the Takumi Series VC0852 machining center in our showroom (pictured to the left.) in Ashland Ohio. 
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      We ran a test part and made some chips so let's pull back the way covers and see how things look.  

    It looks like the way covers are doing their job.  Notice that the way cover has an extension that goes under the table and does not just bolt to the face. This further helps protect the ball screw and ways and is just one of the features that helps set Takumi apart from the competition.
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   Let's start with the foundation.  The machine weight is 13,000 lbs. and is MEEHANITE Cast Iron from the ground up. Ok, you say most machines are cast iron , have ball screws, linear ways, servo motors, etc. 
So why should I consider Takumi? In my over 30 years in the machine tool industry, I can honestly say that Takumi is a well built machine.  I will show you why.
 
​  The Takumi VC0852 is a 20" x 34" travel machine that has a robust design that sets it apart from similar sized machines.  The Y axes ball screw is 40 mm and is pre-tensioned and supported in a hand scraped bearing block.  By hand scraping the bearing block to its mating surface of the machine casting ensures that it is truly flat and prevents any deflection of the ball screw and prohibits lost motion - which all affect accuracy.

    By having a front ball screw support, with another set of precision bearings the screw can be pre-tensioned providing greater positioning accuracy.  This process is repeated for the other axis as well.  (Pictured right).

     Next let's talk about the linear guides. They are 35mm wide and are set 700mm apart.  This design allows the machine to achieve its over 1400 ipm rapid speeds and maintain accuracy getting there by not allowing the saddle to whip or fishtail.  It also provides the stability needed for roughing, maintaining finish and dimensioning integrity.  The roller type linear guides are used on all three axis.  

Also note that the rails are bolted every 35 mm with wedge blocks that trap the rail in a dovetail providing a solid and stable set up. 

(Pictured left)

    With that foundation the VC0852 easily supports its 1,102 lb. table capacity. The machine has a 12,000 rpm. CAT 40 spindle.  A 24 station random access swing arm ATC with a 1.31 sec. tool to tool time. 
​Add in the Takumi FANUC™ H Control and the Takumi line up is worth the look.

Make your appointment today.  Call me at 866-622-4488  ext. 102  or Email me: mrossi@rmscnc.com

Michael A. Rossi, Rossi Machinery Services.