YCM NDC2018B-AHC

Q: How much does the YCM NDC2018B-AHC cost?

The price estimate for the YCM NDC2018B-AHC 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-ndc2018b-ahc#price; the request is passed to YCM or an authorised dealer.

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

YCM NDC2018B-AHC vertical machining center

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BBT50

Tool Capacity

40 tools; opt. 60 tools

Table Size

2,000 x 1,500 mm (78.74 x 59.06 in)

Spindle Power

35 kW (46.9 hp)

x axis travel

2,200 mm (86.61 in)

How much does the YCM NDC2018B-AHC cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the YCM NDC2018B-AHC 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

AHC stands for automatic head change, and it is the whole point of the YCM NDC2018B-AHC. This double-column machining center swaps between its vertical spindle and a 90° angle head by itself, so the sides of a part can be machined in the same setup as the top. X travel is 2,200 mm (86.61 in) and Y travel 2,200 mm (86.61 in).

The angle head is YCM's own octagonal design. It is held by 4 independent pull studs, located by large diameter toothed clutches and driven through ground bevel gears with oil-mist lubrication. A mechanism prevents the head from dropping. Heads are stored in a rotary chamber, and the tool changer serves both the vertical and the horizontal spindle position, with sensors checking the sequence.

For a mold base or a machine frame this replaces several setups. Side faces, pockets, holes and threads on four sides are reached without turning the workpiece over or building angle fixtures, which YCM lists as the saving: less fixture making and less time installing the part.

The table is the 2,000 x 1,500 mm (78.74 x 59.06 in) one of the NDC2016B, rated for 8,000 kg (17,637 lb), but Y travel is longer than on that model and the weight rises to 28,000 kg (61,729 lb). The gearbox spindle runs to 6,000 rpm with 35 kW (46.9 hp) on a BBT50 taper. The magazine holds 40 tools, or 60. The spindle nose to table row gives separate vertical and horizontal ranges for each Z and column option. Coolant through the spindle is optional for both heads.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	35 kW (46.9 hp)
Spindle Taper	BBT50
X Axis Travel	2,200 mm (86.61 in)
Y Axis Travel	2,200 mm (86.61 in)
Z Axis Travel	762 mm (30 in); opt. 1,016 mm (40 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	Vertical: 500~1,262 Horizontal: 130~892[30"Standard] Vertical: 750~1,512 Horizontal: 380~1,142 [30"Raised 250] Vertical: 500~1,516 Horizontal: 130~1,146[40"Raised 250] mm
Distance Between Columns	1,800 mm (70.87 in)
Table Size	2,000 x 1,500 mm (78.74 x 59.06 in)
T-Slots	8 x 22 x 180 mm (8 x 0.87 x 7.09 in)
Max Table Load	8,000 kg (17,637 lb)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	20/20/15 m/min (787/787/591 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~394 ipm)
Tool Capacity	40 tools; opt. 60 tools
Max Tool Weight	20 kg (44 lb)
Max Tool Size	ø125 x 350 mm (ø4.92 x 13.78 in); without adjacent tools ø240 x 350 mm (ø9.45 x 13.78 in)
Machine Weight	28,000 kg (61,729 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Automatic change between the vertical spindle and a 90° angle head
Five-sided machining of a part in one setup
Octagonal angle head held by 4 independent pull studs with toothed clutches
Tool change system that serves both vertical and horizontal positions
8,000 kg (17,637 lb) table load

Limitations

Spindle speed is 6,000 rpm, with no faster spindle in the table
Coolant through the spindle is optional for both heads
Magazine options stop at 60 tools
At 28,000 kg (61,729 lb) it is heavier than the NDC2016B on the same table

Best For

Mold bases and die sets machined on five sides in one clamping Machine frames and housings with side holes and faces Shops that want to cut out angle fixtures and re-clamping

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does AHC mean on the NDC2018B-AHC?

Automatic head change. The machine has an automatic vertical / horizontal head change mechanism with a rotary head chamber, and a tool change system that works in both positions. The horizontal head is a 90° angle head.

02 How is the angle head built?

YCM describes a high rigidity octagonal milling head with a self-manufactured gearbox, precision ground bevel gears with oil-mist lubrication, large diameter toothed clutches, 4 independent pull studs and an anti-drop safety mechanism.

03 What are the travels and table size?

X travel is 2,200 mm (86.61 in) and Y travel is 2,200 mm (86.61 in). Z travel is 762 mm (30 in), or 1,016 mm (40 in) as an option. The table is 2,000 x 1,500 mm (78.74 x 59.06 in) for 8,000 kg (17,637 lb).

04 What spindle does it have?

A BBT50 spindle at 6,000 rpm with 35 kW (46.9 hp), driven through YCM's own gearbox, which the maker says gives high torque for both vertical and horizontal machining. Tools can weigh 20 kg (44 lb).