LMV-F400 CNC Milling Machine by Levil Technology

One of the practical barriers to teaching CNC milling on real industrial equipment is the equipment itself. Full-size CNC machining centers require dedicated floor space, three-phase power, specialized installation, and a level of physical scale that can feel intimidating to students who are just beginning their CNC education. For programs that want to teach on real FANUC hardware, without the infrastructure demands and physical imposing presence of a full-size machining center, the LMV-F400 from Levil Technology is the answer.

The LMV-F400 is an affordable, portable CNC milling machine built around the FANUC 0i-MF control, the same industry-standard platform used on production machining centers worldwide. It runs on a standard single-phase 110VAC outlet, fits through a standard doorway, and can be moved from classroom to classroom as needed. Its compact footprint and approachable scale reduce the intimidation factor that larger machines can impose on students entering a CNC program for the first time, while the genuine FANUC control and 0.01mm accuracy ensure students are learning on equipment that reflects real manufacturing practice.

Klein Educational supplies the Levil Technology LMV-F400 to engineering programs, advanced manufacturing programs, and CTE machining programs across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska. We help programs get the right configuration and get students programming real FANUC CNC equipment quickly.

What is the LMV-F400?

The LMV-F400 is Levil Technology's tabletop CNC milling machine specifically designed as an affordable and portable training solution on real FANUC hardware. It is the machine at the center of Levil's FANUC CNC certification milling cart configuration, and the same milling machine platform used in the LMV-F400RL robot-loaded production system when paired with a FANUC LR Mate robot arm.

The machine features a FANUC 0i-MF control with a 10-inch LCD screen, soft keys, full keyboard, spindle and feed override controls, and an operator panel with emergency stop, giving students a complete and authentic FANUC machining center control interface in a compact format. An 11-station fixed-pot automatic tool changer, a 2HP spindle running from 100 to 12,000 RPM standard, a 427 x 250mm worktable with a 3-inch machine vice, and ER-16 collet tooling make the LMV-F400 a fully equipped milling center capable of the full range of milling operations students need to learn. An optional 4th axis adds rotary indexing capability for programs that want to extend into 4-axis machining.

The machine weighs approximately 550 lbs with base, fits through a standard doorway at 33 inches wide, and runs on 110VAC, 15A single-phase power with 90 psi shop air for the tool changer. The base stand includes leveling casters for mobility and stability in any classroom or lab environment.

Why the FANUC 0i-MF control matters

The single most important decision in selecting a CNC training machine is which control the machine uses. The FANUC 0i-MF is not a simplified or educational approximation of a FANUC control. It is an actual FANUC CNC control, the same platform deployed on production machining centers in manufacturing facilities across every major industry. Students who learn to navigate the FANUC 0i-MF, write G-code programs for it, configure work offsets and tool length compensation on it, and set up and operate a machine using it are building skills that transfer without modification to any FANUC-equipped machining center they encounter in their career.

The FANUC control on the LMV-F400 also supports FANUC MANUAL GUIDE i conversational programming, which allows students to graphically generate programs and simulate them before running them on the machine. This dual-mode programming capability, G-code and conversational, reflects the real programming environments in production machining facilities and gives students experience with both approaches.

Because the LMV-F400 uses real FANUC hardware, programs that pair it with the FANUC CNC Simulator can create a seamless workflow where students write and verify programs on the simulator, then transfer them directly to the LMV-F400 for actual machining. This simulator-to-machine workflow is the same approach production facilities use when proving out new programs offline before cutting, and teaching it to students builds habits that directly improve their value to employers.

Technical specifications

  • Control: FANUC 0i-MF with 10-inch LCD

  • Worktable area: 427 x 250mm (16.8" x 9.8")

  • Tool changer: 11-station fixed pot

  • X axis travel: 421mm (16.5")

  • Y axis travel: 217mm (8.5")

  • Z axis travel: 190mm (7.5")

  • Spindle nose distance from table: 70 to 260mm (2.75" to 10.2")

  • Resolution: 0.001mm (0.00004")

  • Repeatability: 0.005mm (0.0002")

  • Accuracy: 0.01mm (0.0004")

  • Rapid feed: 400 ipm (10,200 mm/min)

  • Cutting feed: 240 ipm (6,120 mm/min)

  • 4th axis rapid feed: 19 RPM (7,000 degrees/min)

  • Spindle speed: 100 to 12,000 RPM standard (up to 100,000 RPM optional)

  • Spindle motor: 2HP

  • Tooling: ER-16 collet

  • Vice: 3-inch (76mm)

  • Power: 110VAC, 15A single phase

  • Air pressure: 90 psi (6.3 bar)

  • Air consumption: 3 CFM (87 L/min)

  • Dimensions: H 68" x W 33" x D 37"

  • Weight: approximately 550 lbs with base

What students learn on the LMV-F400

The LMV-F400 supports a comprehensive CNC milling curriculum covering the full range of knowledge and hands-on skills that manufacturing employers need: safe CNC milling machine operation and work practices, FANUC 0i-MF control navigation and panel operation, G-code program structure and syntax, FANUC MANUAL GUIDE i conversational programming, work coordinate system setup and G54 through G59 work offset establishment, tool length compensation and cutter radius compensation, automatic tool changer operation and tool management, speeds and feeds selection for different materials and operations, face milling, end milling, contour milling, pocket milling, and drilling operations, canned cycles for drilling, boring, reaming, and tapping, subprogram and macro use, 4-axis rotary machining for programs with the 4th axis option, part fixturing and workholding in the machine vice and with other holding methods, dimensional measurement and quality inspection of machined parts, and machine maintenance and preventive care.

Portability as a training advantage

The LMV-F400's portability is not just a logistical convenience. It is a teaching tool in its own right. The ability to move the machine from a classroom for programming instruction to a lab for hands-on machining, and back again, gives programs flexibility in how they structure their curriculum. Instructors can bring the machine to a lecture space for a demonstration, then move it to the lab for student practice sessions, without the scheduling constraints of a fixed machine location. For programs that share facilities or operate across multiple classrooms, this mobility makes the LMV-F400 a more efficient investment than a fixed floor-standing machine.

The compact scale of the machine also removes a psychological barrier that matters for new students. A student who has never operated a CNC machine approaches a full-size machining center with a level of apprehension that can slow early learning. The LMV-F400's tabletop scale is approachable without being a toy, and students who build their initial CNC confidence on the LMV-F400 are well prepared for the transition to larger equipment.

How the LMV-F400 connects to the broader FANUC ecosystem

The LMV-F400 integrates directly with the broader FANUC product ecosystem that Klein Educational supplies. Programs that already have FANUC CERT robotics carts can add the LMV-F400 as the CNC machining component of a machine tending curriculum, using the CERT cart robot to load and unload the mill. The LMV-F400RL configuration takes this further by mounting a FANUC LR Mate robot arm directly to the machine in a fully integrated production center. The FANUC CNC Simulator can be used alongside the LMV-F400 for offline programming instruction, with programs transferring directly between the simulator and the machine.

How Klein Educational supports your program

Klein Educational works with CTE directors, machining department heads, and program administrators from the first conversation through machine selection, configuration, delivery, and ongoing support. We help programs understand how the LMV-F400 fits into their existing equipment and curriculum, connect with the FANUC CERT certification pathway, and get students on a credentialed track toward advanced manufacturing careers.

We have direct access to the Levil Technology product line and FANUC ecosystem for programs across our seven-state region.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Levil Technology LMV-F400? The LMV-F400 is an affordable, portable tabletop CNC milling machine built around the FANUC 0i-MF industrial control, featuring an 11-station automatic tool changer, 0.01mm accuracy, and rapid feed rates of 400 ipm. It runs on 110VAC single-phase power, fits through a standard doorway, and can be moved between classrooms without special electrical or facility requirements.

What FANUC control does the LMV-F400 use? The LMV-F400 uses the FANUC 0i-MF, the same industrial CNC control platform deployed on production machining centers worldwide. It supports both G-code programming and FANUC MANUAL GUIDE i conversational programming, and is fully compatible with the FANUC CNC CERT certification curriculum.

Can programs transfer programs from the FANUC CNC Simulator to the LMV-F400? Yes. Because the LMV-F400 uses real FANUC hardware, programs developed and verified on the FANUC CNC Simulator can be transferred directly to the LMV-F400 for machining, creating a complete offline-to-on-machine programming workflow.

Does the LMV-F400 support a 4th axis? Yes. An optional 4th axis with a rapid feed of 19 RPM (7,000 degrees per minute) is available for programs that want to introduce students to rotary indexing and 4-axis machining operations.

What spindle speeds does the LMV-F400 support? The standard spindle runs from 100 to 12,000 RPM. An optional high-speed spindle upgrade to 100,000 RPM is available for programs that need higher surface speeds for small tool diameters or hard materials.

Can the LMV-F400 be upgraded to include a robot? Yes. The LMV-F400RL configuration adds a FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S robot arm and roller conveyor directly to the LMV-F400, creating a complete integrated robot-CNC machine tending training and production platform.

What states does Klein Educational serve? We serve California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska.

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