YCM FP100A

Q: How much does the YCM FP100A cost?

The price estimate for the YCM FP100A 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/ycm-fp100a#price; the request is passed to YCM or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · ycmcnc.com Updated 2026-10-05

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

16,000 rpm; opt. 20,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BBT40

Tool Capacity

24 tools

Table Size

1,200 x 700 mm (47.24 x 27.56 in)

Spindle Power

37 kW (50 hp); opt. 22 kW (30 hp)

x axis travel

1,020 mm (40.16 in)

How much does the YCM FP100A cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the YCM FP100A 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

For molds that weigh up to a tonne, YCM offers the FP100A: a double-column, high-speed machining center with travels of 1,020 mm (40.16 in) in X, 710 mm (27.95 in) in Y and 460 mm (18.11 in) in Z. The spindle is a 16,000 rpm BBT40 unit with 37 kW (50 hp).

The table, 1,200 x 700 mm (47.24 x 27.56 in), takes 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) and rests fully on the base with no overhang at either end of its stroke. Above it, the gantry frame is made of dual wall castings with 1,320 mm (51.97 in) between the columns, and the headstock is a symmetrical box. YCM adds a brake to the Z axis for fine control of the head.

Finishing quality is the stated aim. According to YCM the spindle can run tools smaller than 0.2 R, the tiny ball-nose cutters used for sharp internal corners and fine detail. To hold size during long runs it has automatic oil cooling, micro oil-air lubrication and a constant preload arrangement. Position feedback comes from encoders of 4 million pulses per revolution on every axis.

A 20,000 rpm spindle with 22 kW (30 hp) is the single option. The magazine has 24 pockets for tools up to 6 kg (13 lb), and no larger magazine is listed. Rapids are 20 m/min and cutting feed reaches 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm). At 12,000 kg (26,455 lb), the FP100A is heavy for its travels, which is what a finishing machine should be.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Spindle Speed	16,000 rpm; opt. 20,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	37 kW (50 hp); opt. 22 kW (30 hp)
Spindle Taper	BBT40
X Axis Travel	1,020 mm (40.16 in)
Y Axis Travel	710 mm (27.95 in)
Z Axis Travel	460 mm (18.11 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	150~610 mm (5.91~24.02 in)
Distance Between Columns	1,320 mm (51.97 in)
Table Size	1,200 x 700 mm (47.24 x 27.56 in)
T-Slots	6 x 18 x 100 mm (6 x 0.71 x 3.94 in)
Max Table Load	1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	20/20/20 m/min (787/787/787 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	1~20,000 mm/min (0.04~787 ipm)
Tool Capacity	24 tools
Max Tool Weight	6 kg (13 lb)
Max Tool Size	ø75 x 250 mm (ø2.95 x 9.84 in); without adjacent tools ø150 x 250 mm (ø5.91 x 9.84 in)
Machine Weight	12,000 kg (26,455 lb)

Specifications sourced from ycmcnc.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,000 kg (2,205 lb) table load on a fully supported 1,200 x 700 mm (47.24 x 27.56 in) table
Gantry frame of dual wall castings with 1,320 mm (51.97 in) between columns
16,000 rpm spindle with 37 kW (50 hp), and a 20,000 rpm option
Spindle able to run tools smaller than 0.2 R, per YCM
4 million-pulse/rev encoders in all axes

Limitations

Only a 24-tool magazine is listed
Z travel is 460 mm (18.11 in)
The 20,000 rpm option has 22 kW (30 hp), less than the standard spindle
Machine weight of 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)

Best For

Mid-size plastic injection and die-casting molds up to 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) Fine-detail finishing with very small ball-nose tools Hard milling of mold steel at high spindle speed

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size mold fits the FP100A?

The table is 1,200 x 700 mm (47.24 x 27.56 in) and carries 1,000 kg (2,205 lb). Travels are 1,020 mm (40.16 in) in X, 710 mm (27.95 in) in Y and 460 mm (18.11 in) in Z, with 150~610 mm (5.91~24.02 in) from spindle nose to table.

02 What spindle does it use?

An isolated direct drive BBT40 spindle at 16,000 rpm with 37 kW (50 hp). A 20,000 rpm spindle with 22 kW (30 hp) is optional. It has automatic oil cooling, micro oil-air lubrication and a floating cylinder for tool clamping.

03 How is the frame built?

It is a gantry frame of rigid dual wall castings with a symmetrical box headstock. The worktable is fully supported on the machine base to eliminate overhang, and the distance between columns is 1,320 mm (51.97 in).

04 How does it compare with the FP66A?

The FP66A is the smaller machine, with 660 mm (25.98 in) of X, 510 mm (20.08 in) of Y, a 500 kg (1,102 lb) table and a weight of 8,000 kg (17,637 lb). The FP100A has 1,020 mm (40.16 in) of X, a 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) table and weighs 12,000 kg (26,455 lb).