Vertical machining center

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006438",
  "term": "Vertical machining center",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool where the spindle axis is vertically oriented, allowing cutting tools to move up and down. This configuration is commonly used for milling, drilling, and tapping operations on workpieces. Vertical machining centers are widely employed in manufacturing for producing complex parts with high precision.",
  "synonyms": [
    "VMC"
  ],
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "VMC"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Vertikal-Bearbeitungszentrum",
    "es": "centro de mecanizado vertical",
    "fr": "centre d'usinage vertical"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/vertical-machining-center/"
}