A Vertical Machining Center (VMC) is a highly versatile, computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool designed for precision cutting, Drilling, milling, tapping, and shaping of solid materials such as metal, plastic, wood, and composite. Its defining feature is the vertical orientation of its spindle—the component that holds cutting tools (e.g., end mills, drills, reamers)—which aligns along the machine’s Z-axis (vertical axis). This vertical spindle design allows cutting tools to approach workpieces from above, making the VMC ideal for a wide range of manufacturing and prototyping applications.