Johnford VMC-1300-2H
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Johnford VMC-1300-2H cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Johnford VMC-1300-2H is a twin-spindle vertical machining center: two BT-40 / CAT-40 spindles set 635 mm (25 in) apart over one 1,500 x 750 mm (59.1 x 29.5 in) table, each served by its own 24-tool armless changer. Johnford writes the tool capacity as Armless 24x2. Travels are 1,300 x 850 x 710 mm (51.2 x 33.5 x 28 in).
The idea is simple. Two identical parts are fixtured 635 mm apart and cut in the same program, so each cycle yields two pieces. That only pays when the parts are identical, fit within half the table each, and run in volume. The fixed spindle spacing also sets the largest part that can be machined in pairs, so fixture design starts from that 635 mm figure.
Both spindles run 80-8,000 rpm through an automatic Hi-Lo gearbox. The spindle motor row gives 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp), compared with 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) on the single-spindle VMC-1300. Table load is 3,270 kg (7,194 lb), and the machine weighs 14,000 kg (30,800 lb). Rapids are 18 / 18 / 12 m/min (709 / 709 / 472 ipm) on Φ50 ball screws.
Compared with the VMC-1300, Z travel is shorter, 710 mm (28 in) against 800 mm (31.5 in), and the spindle nose range is 160~870 mm (6.3~34.3 in). No arm type changer is listed for this model. The Large VMC option list names Fanuc 31i-MB PLUS and Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control systems, but the page does not say which control the 2H is supplied with, so confirm that with Johnford.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 1,500 x 750 mm (59.1 x 29.5 in) |
| X Axis Travel | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 710 mm (28 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 160~870 mm (6.3~34.3 in) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 885 mm (34.8 in) |
| Distance Between Spindles | 635 mm (25 in) |
| Spindle Taper | BT-40 / CAT-40 |
| Spindle Diameter | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Spindle Speed | Auto Hi-Lo Gear; 80-8,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 18 / 18 / 12 m/min (709 / 709 / 472 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1~12,000 mm/min (0.04~472 ipm) |
| Tool Capacity | Armless 24x2 |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Pockets | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Max Table Load | 3,270 kg (7,194 lb) |
| Machine Weight | 14,000 kg (30,800 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 3,600 x 3,940 x 3,220 mm (141.7 x 155 x 126.8 in) |
| Ball Screw Diameter Xyz | Φ50,Φ50,Φ50 |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Two 40-taper spindles 635 mm (25 in) apart machine two identical parts per cycle
- Each spindle has its own 24-tool armless changer (Armless 24x2)
- Automatic Hi-Lo gearbox with an 80-8,000 rpm range
- 3,270 kg (7,194 lb) table load on a 1,500 x 750 mm (59.1 x 29.5 in) table
- 14,000 kg (30,800 lb) machine weight
Limitations
- Spindle spacing is fixed at 635 mm (25 in), which caps the size of parts run in pairs
- Z travel is 710 mm (28 in), less than the 800 mm (31.5 in) of the single-spindle VMC-1300
- No arm type tool changer option is printed for this model
- Only suits repeat production of identical parts; one-off work uses one spindle
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It is the twin-spindle version of the VMC-1300. The table lists a distance between two spindles of 635 mm (25 in) and a tool capacity of Armless 24x2, one 24-tool armless changer per spindle.
02
635 mm (25 in). X travel is 1,300 mm (51.2 in) and the table is 1,500 x 750 mm (59.1 x 29.5 in), so two fixtures sit side by side along X at that pitch.
03
BT-40 / CAT-40 taper, 80-8,000 rpm through an Auto Hi-Lo Gear, with a spindle diameter of 70 mm (2.8 in). The spindle motor row reads 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp).
04
The VMC-1300 has one spindle with a 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) motor, 800 mm (31.5 in) of Z travel and a weight of 13,500 kg (29,700 lb). The 2H has two spindles, 710 mm (28 in) of Z and weighs 14,000 kg (30,800 lb). Table size, X and Y travel and table load are the same.
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