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Reference recordMBB·TURNING-CENTERS-LATHES/OKUMA-VT1000EXUpdated 2026-10-10

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MakeOkuma

ModelVT1000EX

Machine typeTurning Centers & Lathes

Max Cutting DiameterØ39.37 in (Ø1,000 mm)

Max Cutting Length39.37 in (1,000 mm)

X-Axis Travel25.59 in (650 mm)

Z-Axis Travel39.37 in (1000 mm)

Rapid Traverse - X52.49 fpm (16 m/min)

Rapid Traverse - Z52.49 fpm (16 m/min)

Spindle Speed10~800 rpm

Spindle Power75/60 hp (55/45 kW)

Capacity — Max swing diameter, mm (in)ø1,000 (ø39.37)

Capacity — Max workpiece mass (w/ chuck), kg (lb)2,000 (4,400)

Capacity — Floor to spindle nose (*1), mm (in)1,318 (51.89)

Spindle — Speed ranges2 auto ranges (2 gears)

Type of spindle noseFlat ø380

Spindle — Through-hole diameter, mm (in)ø110 (ø4.33)

Spindle — Front bearing ID, mm (in)ø260 (ø10.24)

Turret — No. of tools, tools1

Turret — OD tool shank dimensions, mm (in)□25, □32 (1, 1.26)

Turret — ID tool shank diameter, mm (in)ø40, ø50 (ø1.57, ø1.97)

ATC — Tool shankCAPTO C8

ATC — Tool storage capacity, tools36

ATC — Max tool diameter (w/ adjacent), mm (in)ø170 (ø6.69)

ATC — Max tool diameter (w/o adjacent), mm (in)ø290 (ø11.42)

ATC — Max tool length (from gauge line), mm (in)500 (19.69)

ATC — Max tool mass, kg (lb)30 (66)

High-power, high-torque spindle — Max torque (30 min/cont), N-m (ft-lbf)5,310/4,345 (3,904/3,194)

Motors — Axis drive, kW (hp)X: 6.4, Z: 4.6 (8.5, 6.1)

Motors — Coolant pump (50/60Hz) — turret, kW (hp)Turret: 1.5 (2)

Machine size — Height (*1), mm (in)4,435 (174.61)

Machine size — Floor space (L × W) (including spindle lubricant tank and spindle cooler, excluding operation panel), mm x mm (in)4,317 × 3,769 (169.96 ×148.39)

Mass (*2 machine only, without ATC magazine or chuck), kg (lb)19,000 (41,800)

CNCOSP-P300SA

ATC Tool shank (option)BT50, CAT50

ATC Tool storage capacity (option)60 (chain)

📋 Spec data: Detailed (33 fields) · compiled from manufacturer and public sources · reference updated 2026-10-15.
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Okuma

VT1000EX

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About the Okuma VT1000EX

The Okuma VT1000EX is catalogued under Turning Centers & Lathes in The Machine Blue Book CNC machine reference library. This entry documents the machine for identification and education; specifications above are compiled from manufacturer and public sources and describe the model, not a specific unit.

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