Willemin-Macodel Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Willemin-Macodel 401S2

Q: How much does the Willemin-Macodel 401S2 cost?

The price estimate for the Willemin-Macodel 401S2 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/willemin-macodel-401s2#price; the request is passed to Willemin-Macodel or an authorised dealer.

Q: What is the working area of the 401S2?

Travels are 250 mm in X, 200 mm in Y and 310 mm in Z. The grooved table is 400 x 280 mm, larger than the travel, and Willemin-Macodel gives 250 x 200 mm as the surface area of the parts it machines.

Q: Which spindle options does the 401S2 list?

The base spindle is HSK-E40 at 30,000 min-1 with air-oil lubrication. In brackets the page lists HSK-A40 or CAPTO C4 interfaces, 42,000 min-1 and grease lubrication. DTS dynamic thermal stabilization is integrated on the motorized spindle either way.

Q: How many tools does the 401S2 hold?

48 as the base magazine, with 72 and 96 in brackets. Tool-to-tool changeover is 0.8 sec and chip-to-chip is under 3 sec. Tool management is integrated and tool breakage detection runs in masked time.

Q: How does the 401S2 compare with the 501S2?

The 501S2 has 400 mm of X and 385 mm of Z on the same 200 mm of Y, feeds at 60 m/min and takes up to 120 tools, on a floor area of 4 m². The 401S2 has 250 mm of X, 310 mm of Z, 40 m/min and up to 96 tools on 3 m².

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · willemin-macodel.com Updated 2026-10-05

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Key Specifications

X Travel

250 mm (9.8 in)

Y Travel

200 mm (7.9 in)

Z Travel

310 mm (12.2 in)

Max Spindle

30,000 min-1 (42,000 min-1)

Spindle Taper

HSK-E40 (HSK-A40/CAPTO C4)

Tool Capacity

48 (72/96)

How much does the Willemin-Macodel 401S2 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Willemin-Macodel 401S2 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

Watch plates and bridges are what the Willemin-Macodel 401S2 is built around. It is a 3-axis machining center with a vertical spindle, 250 mm of X, 200 mm of Y and 310 mm of Z, and a grooved table of 400 x 280 mm.

Axis performance separates it from the smaller 301S2. The linear axes feed at up to 40 m/min and resolve 0.0125 µm. The table has 3 grooves of 12-H8 spaced 80 mm apart, and Willemin-Macodel quotes a machinable surface of 250 x 200 mm, which is simply the X and Y travel.

The spindle takes HSK-E40 tooling at 30,000 min-1. In brackets the table offers HSK-A40 or CAPTO C4 and 42,000 min-1, with grease in place of air-oil lubrication. Tool changes are quick: 0.8 sec tool to tool and under 3 sec chip to chip, from a magazine of 48 tools that can be specified with 72 or 96. For plates with many small drilled and milled features, that magazine size and change time matter more than raw feed speed.

Two controls are named, a FANUC 0i-MF PLUS iHMI Pro and, in brackets, a HEIDENHAIN TNC 7. The machine measures 1,685 x 1,795 x 2,305 mm on 3 m² of floor. The other options include various clamps and a spindle reduction tube under the heading of a horizontal A axis, along with a chip conveyor and a robot or manipulator.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	250 mm (9.8 in)
Y-Axis Travel	200 mm (7.9 in)
Z-Axis Travel	310 mm (12.2 in)
Linear Axes Max Feed Speed	40 m/min
Linear Axes Resolution	0.0125 µm
Table Size	400 x 280 mm (15.7 x 11.0 in)
Table Grooves	12-H8
Table Number of Grooves	3
Table Groove Spacing	80 mm (3.1 in)
Spindle Taper	HSK-E40 (HSK-A40/CAPTO C4)
Max Spindle Speed	30,000 min-1 (42,000 min-1)
Spindle Lubrication	Air-oil (Grease)
Spindle Resolution	±0.02°
Dts Dynamic Thermal Stabilization	Integrated
Tool Capacity	48 (72/96)
Tool to Tool Changeover	0.8 sec
Chip to Chip Change	< 3 sec
Tool Management	Integrated
Tool Breakage Detection	Masked time
CNC Control	FANUC 0i-MF PLUS iHMI Pro
Control Option	HEIDENHAIN (TNC 7)
Dimensions W X D X H	1,685 x 1,795 x 2,305 mm (66.3 x 70.7 x 90.7 in)
Floor Area	3 m²

Specifications sourced from willemin-macodel.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Linear axes at 40 m/min with 0.0125 µm resolution
Tool change in 0.8 sec tool to tool and under 3 sec chip to chip
Magazine of 48 tools, with 72 or 96 as the bracketed alternatives
Grooved table of 400 x 280 mm with 3 grooves of 12-H8 at 80 mm centres
Choice of FANUC 0i-MF PLUS iHMI Pro or, in brackets, HEIDENHAIN TNC 7

Limitations

Three linear axes only; A-axis items appear solely under other options
X travel of 250 mm, where the 501S2 offers 400 mm
42,000 min-1, HSK-A40 and CAPTO C4 appear only in brackets
No spindle power or torque is stated

Best For

Watch plates and bridges within 250 x 200 mm Flat precision parts with many tool changes 3-axis milling with small tools at up to 42,000 min-1

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the working area of the 401S2?

Travels are 250 mm in X, 200 mm in Y and 310 mm in Z. The grooved table is 400 x 280 mm, larger than the travel, and Willemin-Macodel gives 250 x 200 mm as the surface area of the parts it machines.

02 Which spindle options does the 401S2 list?

The base spindle is HSK-E40 at 30,000 min-1 with air-oil lubrication. In brackets the page lists HSK-A40 or CAPTO C4 interfaces, 42,000 min-1 and grease lubrication. DTS dynamic thermal stabilization is integrated on the motorized spindle either way.

03 How many tools does the 401S2 hold?

48 as the base magazine, with 72 and 96 in brackets. Tool-to-tool changeover is 0.8 sec and chip-to-chip is under 3 sec. Tool management is integrated and tool breakage detection runs in masked time.

04 How does the 401S2 compare with the 501S2?

The 501S2 has 400 mm of X and 385 mm of Z on the same 200 mm of Y, feeds at 60 m/min and takes up to 120 tools, on a floor area of 4 m². The 401S2 has 250 mm of X, 310 mm of Z, 40 m/min and up to 96 tools on 3 m².