The SMEC 40 Taper Series of Vertical Machining Centers has the largest machining capacity in its class. The SMEC Vertical Machining Centers were designed with a low centered box structure and a rigid one-piece cast iron bed. Widest in class for width of guide way span and saddle. The SMEC 40 Taper Vertical Machining Centers have spindle speeds that range from 10,000 RPM to 12,000 RPM with a standard headstock cooling sequence. All SMEC spindles are dual contact and have thru spindle coolant.