CNC Machine Tools, Machining Centers and Parts Fair Friend / FFG

FEELER vertical and horizontal milling machines, 5-axis machining centers, and CNC slant bed lathes by Fair Friend / FFG. Technical specifications and parts selection.

VMP & QMP Vertical Machining Centers

FEELER VMP and QMP vertical machining centers feature Meehanite cast beds for precision mold milling. Machines offer BT40/BT50 spindles up to 12,000 RPM and rapid rotary APC pallet changers. We supply spindle cartridges, preloaded ballscrews, telescopic way covers, and ATC components.

Meehanite cast bed, X-axis travel from 580 to 1,650 mm with precision linear ways
High-speed milling of precision injection molds, stamping dies, and alloy parts
Direct drive BT40/BT50 spindles up to 12,000 RPM, rapid traverse up to 48 m/min
Spindle cartridges, preloaded ballscrews, way covers, and 18-24 tool ATC pots

FMH Horizontal Machining Centers

FEELER FMH horizontal machining centers are built for heavy-duty milling of rugged casting components. Machines feature low center-of-gravity dual pallet changers and high-torque No.50 geared spindles. We supply rotary tables, replacement pallets, bearings, and hydraulic valves.

Three-point support casting base, pallets from 400x400 to 1,000x1,000 mm up to 2 tons
Volume batch milling of cast iron engine blocks, gearbox housings, and valve bodies
Rotary APC pallet changer with 1° or 0.001° indexing, spindles up to 10,000 RPM
Hydraulic clamping cylinders, LUBE roller way blocks, and 40-120 tool chain magazines

FTC & FT Series CNC Turning Centers

FEELER FTC and FT slant-bed CNC lathes are built on rigid 30°/45° Meehanite cast frames for precision rotational turning. Machines feature BMT live tool turrets, rigid high-speed A2 spindles, and optional sub-spindles. We supply chucks, rotary hydraulic cylinders, drives, and toolholders.

Slant bed Meehanite iron structure, turning diameters up to 350-450 mm with box/linear ways
Precision turning and boring of shafts, precision flanges, valves, and automotive bushings
Heavy-duty A2-6/A2-8 spindles with BMT live tooling, servo indexing, and rigid tapping
Hydraulic clamping chucks, rotary cylinders, toolholders, and chip conveyor belts

FVT Series Heavy-Duty Vertical Turning Lathes

FEELER FVT series heavy-duty vertical turning lathes are built on rigid box way frames with large-diameter ballscrews for demanding machining of oversized discs. Spindles feature two-speed gearboxes delivering high torque. Machines utilize heavy-duty BMT85 turrets and hydraulic clamping systems.

Rigid box way construction with heavy-duty structural bed and large ball screws
Heavy-duty turning of oversized flanges, rings, brake discs, and gear blanks
Two-speed geared spindle delivering high torque at low rotational speeds
Heavy BMT85 hydraulic tool turrets, servo-driven tool blocks, and power chucks

U & VUX Series 5-Axis Machining Centers

FEELER U and VUX simultaneous 5-axis machining centers are built for complex aerospace and medical parts. The Direct Drive trunnion tilting rotary table eliminates mechanical backlash and pitch errors. We supply optical scales, Renishaw probes, and multi-axis CNC motors.

Rigid gantry structure with dual-support trunnion tilting rotary table up to 800 mm
Simultaneous 5-axis machining of turbine impellers, medical implants, and complex mold cores
High-speed HSK-A63 motorized spindles with premium Heidenhain or Siemens CNC
Linear optical encoders, Renishaw workpiece probes, torque motors, and coolant chillers

SHB & SHM Horizontal Boring & Milling Machines

FEELER SHB and SHM horizontal boring and milling machines are engineered for multi-face machining of complex industrial housings. The rotary table incorporates dual-lead worm drives to eliminate backlash and maintain positioning accuracy. All three axes feature linear optical scale feedback.

Modular rigid casting bed with high-capacity extendable boring spindle W-axis
Multi-face boring and milling of pump housings, engine blocks, and valve manifolds
High-precision rotary table with zero-backlash dual-lead worm and gear mechanism
Linear optical scales, precision worm gears, rotary table bearings, and tooling

Fair Friend / FFG Machine Spindles & Subassemblies

We supply reliable Fair Friend and FEELER machine subassemblies and replacement parts for maintenance and machine rebuilds. The portfolio covers BT40 and BT50 spindle cartridges, P4 grade precision bearings, preloaded ballscrews, and Fanuc drives with technical verification.

Direct-drive DDS, belt-driven, and built-in motorized spindle replacement cartridges
Replacement assemblies for Fair Friend, FEELER, and V-NEO vertical, horizontal, and turning tools
Precision spindle bearings in ISO P4/P2 tolerance classes with runout under 0.002 mm
NSK/FAG matched bearing sets, Fanuc Alpha i servo drives, drawbars, and gripper fingers

Maintenance Regulations & Engineering Support

Our engineering group provides professional maintenance and field support for Fair Friend and FEELER machine tools worldwide. We conduct spindle vibration analysis, Renishaw laser axis calibration, ballscrew refitting, and commissioning to manufacturer technical standards.

On-site mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and CNC servo drive system diagnostics
Scheduled preventive maintenance, major overhaul, and turnkey spindle restoration
Laser geometric axis alignment with Renishaw XL-80 and dynamic balancing verification
Spindle bearing replacement, taper grinding, 4th-axis integration, and commissioning

Selecting Fair Friend / FFG CNC Machine Tools for Modern Manufacturing

The Machine Tool Division of Fair Friend Group (FFG) provides a portfolio of high-precision CNC equipment under the FEELER brand.

For high-speed mold and die machining, the VMP and QMP vertical machining center series deliver structural rigidity with Meehanite casting beds and high-load linear roller ways.

For continuous automotive and general engineering production, the FMH series horizontal machining centers feature dual rotary pallet changers for minimal idle time.

For complex rotational turning and multi-tasking operations, FEELER FTC and FT slant-bed CNC lathes provide 30°/45° slant beds with BMT live-tooling turrets and sub-spindles.

For intricate aerospace impellers, medical prosthetics, and 5-sided machining, the U-series simultaneous 5-axis centers offer Direct Drive trunnion tilting rotary tables that eliminate backlash and maintain dynamic contouring precision.

Meehanite Cast Frame Rigidity and Thermal Stability Engineering

All structural castings across Fair Friend and FEELER machines are poured from Meehanite high-density structural iron, followed by stress-relief thermal annealing.

Finite Element Method (FEM) computer analysis optimizes ribbing structures and vibration-damping mass distribution, ensuring consistent geometric alignment and superior surface finish under heavy intermittent cutting loads.

Spindle systems utilize matched high-precision angular contact bearings in ISO P4 and P2 tolerance grades.

Integrated spindle oil chillers and automatic positive-displacement lubrication systems protect guideways and preloaded ballscrews against friction wear, securing long-term positioning repeatability and thermal stability.

Fair Friend / FFG and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of Fair Friend / FFG and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.