Chevalier Falcon FM-3VK 3HP Vertical Mill | 10"x50" Table | DRO & Kurt Vise

Chevalier Falcon FM-3VK 3HP Vertical Knee Mill

Serial Number: KM-811234

Year of Manufacture: 1992

Table Size: 10" x 50" (Large Format)

Condition: Professional Grade / Fully Equipped

Overview

The Chevalier Falcon FM-3VK is a heavy-duty, high-precision vertical mill designed for shops that require a larger work envelope and greater rigidity than a standard 9" x 42" mill can provide. Built in 1992—the era of Chevalier’s most robust Taiwanese construction—this machine features a massive 10" x 50" table and an expanded 16" Y-axis (cross) travel. This extra reach is a game-changer for large plate work and multi-part setups.

Powered by a 3 HP variable speed head, this mill offers the torque and stability needed for heavy milling, while the Meehanite casting ensures superior vibration damping for high-tolerance finishing.

Technical Specifications

• Table Dimensions: 10" x 50" Precision-Ground Cast Iron
• X-Axis Travel: 35" (Longitudinal)
• Y-Axis Travel: 16" (Extended cross-travel for oversized work)
• Z-Axis Travel: 15.5" (Knee)
• Spindle Motor: 3 HP, 230/460V, 3-Phase
• Spindle Speeds: 60 – 4,500 RPM (Infinitely Variable)
• Spindle Taper: R-8
• Quill Travel: 5" (Chrome-plated with 3-speed power downfeed)
• Machine Weight: Approx. 3,350 lbs (Significantly heavier than standard models)

Included Accessories & Upgrades

• Digital Readout (DRO): Multi-axis digital display installed and fully operational for high-precision positioning.
• Genuine 6" Kurt Vise: Includes the industry-standard Kurt precision milling vise—the benchmark for repeatable clamping and rigidity.
• One-Shot Lubrication System: Centralized manual pump to ensure all ways and lead screws are properly oiled.
• Hardened & Ground Ways: Excellent way condition, built to maintain toolroom accuracy under industrial use.

Key Performance Advantages

• Expanded Work Zone: The 50" table and 16" Y-travel provide a 30% larger work envelope than a standard Bridgeport-style mill.
• Variable Speed Head: Allows for seamless, on-the-fly RPM adjustments to optimize surface feet per minute (SFPM) for any material.
• Industrial Mass: At over 3,300 lbs, this machine offers the stability required for deep boring and heavy face milling without the chatter associated with lighter-duty clones.

Dealer Note: "Serial #KM-811234 is a rare 'Large Table' find. While most mills on the market are the smaller 9x42 models, this FM-3VK gives you the extra table real estate and Y-axis travel that fabricators and mold shops constantly hunt for. It is a turnkey package, complete with a genuine Kurt vise and DRO, ready for immediate service in any professional environment."