YCM NDC4018B-AHC

Q: How much does the YCM NDC4018B-AHC cost?

The price estimate for the YCM NDC4018B-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-ndc4018b-ahc#price; the request is passed to YCM or an authorised dealer.

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

YCM NDC4018B-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

4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.48 x 59.06 in)

Spindle Power

35 kW (46.9 hp)

x axis travel

4,200 mm (165.35 in)

How much does the YCM NDC4018B-AHC cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the YCM NDC4018B-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

On a four-metre table, turning a workpiece over is a job for two cranes and half a shift. The YCM NDC4018B-AHC avoids it. This double-column machining center has 4,200 mm (165.35 in) of X travel and an automatic head changer that fits a 90° angle head to the ram, so the long sides and the ends of a part are machined where it lies.

The table is 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.48 x 59.06 in) and takes 12,000 kg (26,455 lb). Typical loads are machine tool beds and columns, injection machine platens, long die shoes and fabricated frames: parts with ways, pads and bolt patterns on several faces that must line up with each other.

YCM builds the angle head and its gearbox in house. The head is octagonal, clamped by pull studs on toothed clutches, lubricated by oil mist and secured against dropping. Both spindle positions are served by the tool changer, and the page describes sensors and sequence scanning that check each change.

The frame is the narrow NDC one, with 1,800 mm (70.87 in) between columns. Y travel is 2,200 mm (86.61 in). As on the other four-metre NDC models, X rapid is 15 m/min, with 20 m/min in Y and 15 m/min in Z. The spindle is a BBT50 gearbox type, 6,000 rpm and 35 kW (46.9 hp). Z travel is 762 mm (30 in), with 1,016 mm (40 in) optional. The magazine holds 40 or 60 tools, and the machine weighs 36,000 kg (79,366 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	35 kW (46.9 hp)
Spindle Taper	BBT50
X Axis Travel	4,200 mm (165.35 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	4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.48 x 59.06 in)
T-Slots	8 x 22 x 180 mm (8 x 0.87 x 7.09 in)
Max Table Load	12,000 kg (26,455 lb)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	15/20/15 m/min (591/787/591 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	36,000 kg (79,366 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Automatic 90° angle head change on a machine with 4,200 mm (165.35 in) of X travel
4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.48 x 59.06 in) table for 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)
In-house angle head and gearbox with oil-mist lubricated bevel gears
Sensor-checked tool change in vertical and horizontal positions
Anti-drop safety mechanism for the angle head

Limitations

X rapid is 15 m/min over a 4,200 mm (165.35 in) stroke
The spindle is limited to 6,000 rpm
1,800 mm (70.87 in) between columns limits part width
Weighs 36,000 kg (79,366 lb)

Best For

Machine tool beds, columns and long frames machined on several faces Long die shoes and platens up to 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) Work where re-clamping a four-metre part would cost accuracy and time

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the work envelope of the NDC4018B-AHC?

X travel is 4,200 mm (165.35 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 measures 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.48 x 59.06 in).

02 Does the tool changer work with the angle head?

Yes. YCM describes a vertical / horizontal tool change system that provides fast tool change, with sensors and sequence scanning to ensure stability. The magazine holds 40 tools, or 60 as an option, each up to 20 kg (44 lb).

03 How heavy a part can it take?

The table is rated for 12,000 kg (26,455 lb), with T-slots listed as 8 x 22 x 180 mm. The machine itself weighs 36,000 kg (79,366 lb), so foundation loading should be planned for both together.

04 Is there a larger AHC model?

The NDC4022B-AHC has a 4,000 x 1,800 mm table rated for 15,000 kg (33,069 lb), 2,200 mm (86.61 in) between columns, 2,800 mm (110.2 in) of Y travel and a weight of 39,000 kg (85,979 lb).