Fadal VMC20 CNC Mill

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Fadal VMC20 at Make Nashville
interior
nameplate closeup

Overview

Vertical machining center donated to Make Nashville by Jeremy Todd of United Machine & Tool. It is an older machine built in 1993, and features brushed DC servos rather than modern 3-phase brushless servos, however the technology is still robust!

Specifications

Model 904-20
Serial 9103079
Voltage 230VAC
Phase 3
Frequency 60Hz
Full Load Amps 25A

Replacement Parts

Servo Motor Cables

TODO

Servo Amplifiers

Brushed DC servo amplifiers made by Glentek. The nameplate reads:

Glentek
El Segundo, CA.
Model: GA4568-4E-1
Serial: 3090
HF 3Ø

Documentation is still available:

GA4567EPC / GA4568EPB Operation and Service Manual

From Glentek's website:

Downloads | Glentek

Online Resources

https://www.fadalcnc.com/

Technical Documentation | Technical Docs & Videos | FadalCNC.com