The Fadal VMC15 is a small footprint, high performance CNC vertical machining center that was offered by Fadal during the later 1990’s into the early 2000’s. They offered a standard travel of 20” x 16” x 20”, with the option of a VMC15XT model offering an extended X axis travel of 30”. The Fadal VMC-15 offered a standard spindle speed of 7500 rpm with an optional 10,000 package also available. These units were offered with Fadal CNC88HS high speed processor control, but were often seen with more advanced Fadal 32 MP or Multiprocessor control units on them which were all Fanuc compatible. The Fadal VMC 15 series was a linear guide way machine on all three axis’. These machines could be purchased with a number of options in order to add productivity such as pallet changers, extended Z axis travel, the Fadal Hydro Sweep chip conveyor system, coolant through the spindle and more. They were standard with a 21 station umbrella style tool changer with a 15 HP, CAT 40 spindle. These units were economically prices and were outstanding value for the performance they offered.
