KFD Double Column Vertical Machining Center

The Kent CNC Double Column Vertical Machining Centers combine proven machine design with advance technology in control and manufacturing. Reliability and performance make this series a favorite among demanding CNC milling job shops and in-house productions alike. Double Column VMCs come with large working capacity options of up to 236″ x 166″ x 60″ travels and 236″ x 134″ table area. The heavy cutting spindle and rigid machine structure enable higher vertical machining efficiency with better finish and longer tool life – resulting in greater productivity and profitability all around. With over 18,000 machine tools sold worldwide since 1979, Kent CNC Double Column VMCs are proven to increase productivity, delivering reliable and profitable performance. For smaller size requirements, please see our Linear Way, Box Way, and Traveling Column vertical machining centers.

KFD/W Double Column VMC Series

Product Highlights

Travels of up to 236″ x 166″ x 60″ (6000 x 4200 x 1500 mm)
Table sizes of up to 236″ x 134″ (6000 x 3400 mm)
Box-in-box unity cast-iron frame
Extended Y travel for auto 5F machining.
All linear guideways for enhanced rigidity and accuracy
Double layer loop frame table
Optimal spindle box (ram) design: 450 x 400mm²
Heavy duty ram size of up to 650 x 650 mm²

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Specifications

	KFD-14	KFD-21	KFD-32	KFD-42
Distance Between Columns	55″	84″	127″	167″
Table Size	78″ – 118″ x 47″	78″ – 196″ x 70″	118″ – 236″ x 102″	157″ – 236″ x 118″
Max. Table Load	10 – 15 tons	12 – 20 tons	18 – 24 tons	20 – 26 tons
T-Slot (L x W x No.)	.8″ x 5″ x .2″	.8″ x 5″ x .4″	1.1″ x 7.8″ x .5″	1.1″ x 7.8″ x .5″
Travels (X, Y, Z)	86″ – 125″ x 51″ x 31″	86″ – 204″ x 82″ x 31″ (Opt. 42″)	125″ – 236″ x 125″ x 43″ (Opt.55″)	165″ – 236″ x 165″ x 43″ (Opt. 55″ / 59″)
Spindle Nose to Table	1″ – 32″	2″ – 38″	5″ – 49″	10″ – 53″
Spindle Center to Column	16″	16″	16″	19″
Spindle Taper / Speed / Power	CAT 50 – 6000 rpm – 22 hp / 34 hp + 2-stage gearbox	CAT 50 – 6000 rpm – 22 hp / 34 hp + 2-stage gearbox	CAT 50 – 6000 rpm – 22 hp / 34 hp + 2-stage gearbox	CAT 50 – 6000 rpm – 22 hp / 34 hp + 2-stage gearbox
Cutting Feedrate	393 inch/min	275 inch/min	236 inch/min	236 inch/min
X-Axis Feedrate	787 – 866 inch/min	472 – 787 inch/min	393 – 590 inch/min	393 – 472 inch/min
Y/Z-Axis Feedrate	708 / 708 inch/min	708 / 590 inch/min	590 / 472 inch/min	472 / 472 inch/min
Accuracy	Positioning ±0.0005 / Full Travel ; Repeatability ±0.0001	Positioning ±0.0005 / Full Travel ; Repeatability ±0.0001	Positioning ±0.0005 / Full Travel ; Repeatability ±0.0001	Positioning ±0.0005 / Full Travel ; Repeatability ±0.0001
ATC & Tool Magazine Capacity / Diameter	24 Tools / Max. Dia Ø 4″ (Full tool) Ø 8″ (Adjacent empty)	24 Tools / Max. Dia Ø 4″ (Full tool) Ø 8″ (Adjacent empty)	24 Tools / Max. Dia Ø 4″ (Full tool) Ø 8″ (Adjacent empty)	24 Tools / Max. Dia Ø 4″ (Full tool) Ø 8″ (Adjacent empty)
Max. Tool Length / Weight	14″ / 39 lbs	14″ / 39 lbs	14″ / 39 lbs	14″ / 39 lbs
Tool Selection	Random Shortest Direction / M24 P3.0-45°	Random Shortest Direction / M24 P3.0-45°	Random Shortest Direction / M24 P3.0-45°	Random Shortest Direction / M24 P3.0-45°
Machine Size (L x W x H)	251″ – 330″ x 157″ x 161″	251″ – 515″ x 190″ x 179″ (Opt. 219″)	370″ – 606″ x 251″ x 204″ (Opt. 240″)	448″ – 606″ x 291″ x 218″ (Opt. 253″)
Machine Weight	20 – 24 tons	25 – 37 tons	50 – 65 tons	68 – 78 tons

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