Vertical Machining Center (VMC)

1. What is a Vertical Machining Center?

A Vertical Machining Center (VMC) is a machining center where the spindle is oriented vertically. The spindle refers to the milling spindle which holds and rotates the cutting tool. This differs from a turning spindle which holds and rotates the workpiece.

The image below shows a typical vertical machining center - the DNM 5700 from DN Solutions. The photo shows the machine with its safety door open, revealing the workpiece table and the vertically oriented milling spindle above it.

DN Solutions DNM 5700 VMC

Image: DN Solutions DNM 5700 Vertical Machining Center

2. Key Components of Vertical Machining Centers

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