Fadal's VMC4020 now features a modernized build that honors its legacy and pushes capability forward for today's chipmaking demands, the company reported. The latest VMC4020 offers machinist-friendly operation with faster processing, stronger rigidity, and a variety of features.
At its core, the VMC4020 is designed around the needs of North American job shops and OEM departments: 40" x 20" class travels, a 40-taper platform, and the horsepower to handle everything from aluminum production runs to stainless and tool steel workholding fixtures. The machine's high-rigidity casting and wide-stance ways are built to deliver reliable accuracy under load while maintaining smooth motion for 3D surfacing and high-speed toolpaths.
A key differentiator is the control experience. The Fadal 64MP control retains the classic Fadal workflow that machinists know-quick offsets, straightforward MDI, and intuitive edits at the machine-while adding modern processing power. With fast look-ahead and high-speed machining capability, the 64MP enables smoother paths, better finishes, and reduced cycle time on complex programs. For shops with legacy Fadal programs, the 64MP runs existing code natively, minimizing reposting and allowing teams to get productive on day one.
Standard features that come built into the VMC4020 protect total cost of ownership and simplify quoting:
- 40-taper, 10,000 RPM 2-speed hi/low belt spindle for responsive cutting and reduced maintenance
- Robust casting and column design for rigidity and stability
- User-friendly 64MP control with look-ahead and modern I/O (USB/ethernet) for easy file transfer
- Conversational familiarity that shortens learning curves and speeds set-ups
- Serviceability and parts access supported by Fadal's U.S. team.
"The VMC4020's acceleration and processing upgrades translate to faster roughing with dynamic toolpaths and cleaner finishes at higher feedrates," said a company spokesperson. "For small-batch and prototype work, the control's workflow and on-machine editing keep spindle uptime high without adding programming friction. And for operations standardizing on 40x20 travels, the VMC4020 hits the value/precision/capability balance that has defined the Fadal name for decades."
Applications span general machining, fixture and tooling build, mold components, aerospace, medical housings, and precision plate work-anywhere a dependable 40-taper vertical with approachable controls drives ROI.
For more information contact:
Fadal
1310 W Washington St.
West Chicago, IL 60185
844-323-2526
office@fadal.com
www.fadal.com