YCM FV102A-APC

Q: How much does the YCM FV102A-APC cost?

The price estimate for the YCM FV102A-APC 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-fv102a-apc#price; the request is passed to YCM or an authorised dealer.

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

YCM FV102A-APC vertical machining center

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm; opt. 12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BBT40

Tool Capacity

24 tools; opt. 30 tools

Table Size

1,000 x 480 mm (39.37 x 18.9 in)

Spindle Power

15 kW (20 HP)

x axis travel

1,020 mm (40.16 in)

How much does the YCM FV102A-APC cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the YCM FV102A-APC 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

The YCM FV102A-APC is a vertical machining center with a shuttle-type automatic pallet changer on a one-metre frame. Travels are 1,020 mm (40.16 in) in X, 520 mm (20.47 in) in Y and 540 mm (21.26 in) in Z, and the pallet surface is 1,000 x 480 mm (39.37 x 18.9 in).

YCM drives the changer's swivel arm from the X-axis servo motor through a rack, and gives the pallet change as around 15 seconds. Oversized taper pins locate and clamp the pallet, and the changer's feed rate can be adjusted to suit the workpiece. Each pallet takes 400 kg (882 lb). On a pallet nearly a metre long that is enough for a row of vises or a fixture plate with aluminium or small steel parts, with the second pallet being reloaded during the cut.

The spindle is a BBT40 unit at 10,000 rpm and 15 kW (20 HP) running in ceramic ball bearings. The table lists 12,000 rpm as the option; the feature text mentions oil-air lubricated spindles of 12,000rpm or 15,000rpm, so confirm which are offered. A roller gear cam tool changer swaps tools in 3.5 seconds from a 24-tool magazine, with 30 tools optional.

Rapid traverse is 24 m/min (945 ipm) on every axis. All axes run on linear motion guideways in MEEHANITE castings, a screw-type chip conveyor is fitted, and a plate behind the Y axis protects the guideway. The machine weighs 6,360 kg (14,021 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm; opt. 12,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (20 HP)
Spindle Taper	BBT40
X Axis Travel	1,020 mm (40.16 in)
Y Axis Travel	520 mm (20.47 in)
Z Axis Travel	540 mm (21.26 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	350~570 (280~820) mm
Table Size	1,000 x 480 mm (39.37 x 18.9 in)
Max Table Load	400 kg (882 lb)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	24/24/24 m/min (945/945/945 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~394 ipm)
Tool Capacity	24 tools; opt. 30 tools
Max Tool Weight	6 kg (13.2 lb)
Max Tool Size	24T: ø90 x 300 (ø140 x 300) 30T: ø76 x 300 (ø125 x 300) mm
Machine Weight	6,360 kg (14,021 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Shuttle-type automatic pallet changer with a pallet change of around 15 seconds
Pallets of 1,000 x 480 mm (39.37 x 18.9 in) rated for 400 kg (882 lb)
Roller gear cam ATC with a 3.5 seconds tool change
Oversized taper pins for pallet positioning and clamping
Screw-type chip conveyor included in the chip disposal system

Limitations

Standard spindle speed is 10,000 rpm; higher speeds are options
Rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) are half those of the NXV560A-APC at 48 m/min
Pallet load of 400 kg (882 lb) limits steel fixtures on a pallet this long
Cutting feed is limited to 10,000 mm/min (394 ipm)

Best For

Batch production of mid-size parts loaded on one pallet while the other is cut Multi-vise or fixture-plate setups up to 400 kg (882 lb) per pallet Shops that want pallet changing on a vertical machine with 1,020 mm (40.16 in) of X

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the pallet changer on the FV102A-APC work?

It is a shuttle type. The swivel arm is driven by the X-axis servo motor through a rack transmission, and YCM gives the APC time as around 15 seconds. Taper pins position and clamp the pallet, and the changer's feed rate is adjustable.

02 What size are the pallets and what do they carry?

The table size is listed as 1,000 x 480 mm (39.37 x 18.9 in) with a maximum load of 400 kg (882 lb). X travel is 1,020 mm (40.16 in) and Y travel is 520 mm (20.47 in), so the spindle reaches the whole pallet.

03 What spindle speeds are available?

The table lists 10,000 rpm as standard and 12,000 rpm as the option, with 15 kW (20 HP) and a BBT40 taper. YCM's feature text also names an oil-air lubricated 15,000rpm spindle as an option; ask the maker which spindles are currently supplied.

04 How many tools does the machine hold?

24 tools as standard or 30 as an option, changed by a roller gear cam ATC in 3.5 seconds. With the 24-tool magazine a tool can be ø90 x 300 mm, and each tool may weigh up to 6 kg (13.2 lb).