Anger Machining VP-8
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
number of axes
How much does the Anger Machining VP-8 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Anger Machining VP-8 is a BBT-40 vertical machining center in the general-purpose size class: 820 mm (32.3 in) of X, 510 mm (20.1 in) of Y and 535 mm (21.1 in) of Z, a 900x510 mm table and a 500 kg (1,102 lb) table load.
Among the three VP models it is the quick one. X and Y rapids are 48 m/min, where the VP-10 and VP-12 list 36 m/min, and acceleration is 6/5/5 m/s². With a chip-to-chip time of 3.6 s and a tool change that Anger puts at 2.0 sec, it suits parts with many operations in one clamping.
Two spindle ratings appear in the table. The first is 12,000 rpm with 11/16.5 kW and 53/78 Nm (S1/S6-25%). The second, in brackets, is 15,000 rpm with 11/20.9 kW and 92/176 Nm. The spindle is direct-drive with a BBT-40 dual-contact interface, which Anger credits with reduced vibration.
The magazine holds 24 tools, or 30 in the bracketed version, up to 150 mm in diameter, 300 mm long and 7 kg. Guideways are preloaded linear guides on all axes with servo motors coupled directly to the ballscrews. A 4th/5th axis on the table is optional, and Siemens, Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls are listed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Axes | 3 |
| Optional Axes | 4th/5th axis on the table |
| X Axis Travel | 820 mm (32.3 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 535 mm (21.1 in) |
| Max Part Size | 900/510/535 mm (35.4/20.1/21.1 in) |
| Axis Acceleration Xyz | 6/5/5 m/s² |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 48/48/36 m/min (1,890/1,890/1,417 ipm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 (15,000) rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11/16.5 (11/20.9) kW (S1/S6-25%) |
| Spindle Torque | 53/78 (92/176) Nm (S1/S6-25%) |
| Spindle Taper | BBT-40 |
| Tool Capacity | 24(30) pcs. |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Tool Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Tool Weight | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Chip to Chip Time | 3.6 s (at 1,800 rpm) |
| Table Size | 900x510 mm (35.4x20.1 in) |
| T-Slot Width | 18 (5pcs.) mm |
| Max Table Load | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Machine Weight | 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 2,200/2,642/2,945 mm (86.6/104.0/115.9 in) |
| Operating Voltage | 3x380 V |
| Power Requirement | 25 kVA |
| CNC Control | Siemens, Fanuc, Mitsubishi |
| Lubrication | CL, MQL |
Specifications sourced from anger-machining.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- X and Y rapids of 48 m/min, the fastest in the VP series
- Chip-to-chip time of 3.6 s and a 2.0 sec tool change
- Bracketed 15,000 rpm spindle listed with 92/176 Nm
- Tools up to 150 mm in diameter and 7 kg
- Preloaded linear guideways on all axes
- Three control makes to choose from: Siemens, Fanuc, Mitsubishi
Limitations
- Standard spindle torque is 53/78 Nm (S1/S6-25%), modest for heavy steel roughing
- Table load is 500 kg, well below the 1,300 kg of the VP-12
- Y travel of 510 mm limits fixture depth
- Z rapid is 36 m/min, slower than X and Y
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Travels are 820 mm (32.3 in) in X, 510 mm (20.1 in) in Y and 535 mm (21.1 in) in Z. The table is 900x510 mm with five 18 mm T-slots and carries 500 kg (1,102 lb). The maximum part size is given as 900/510/535 mm.
02
The table shows 12,000 rpm with 11/16.5 kW and 53/78 Nm, and in brackets 15,000 rpm with 11/20.9 kW and 92/176 Nm, all as S1/S6-25% ratings. Anger describes the VP spindle as a direct-drive BBT-40 unit with a dual-contact system.
03
Anger's feature text gives 2.0 sec for the tool change itself, and the table gives a chip-to-chip time of 3.6 s at 1,800 rpm. The changer is inverter-controlled. It holds 24 tools as standard and 30 tools in the bracketed version.
04
The VP-10 adds X and Z travel, 1,020 mm and 600 mm, on a 1,070x610 mm table, with the same 510 mm of Y and the same 500 kg table load. The VP-8 is faster in X and Y, 48 m/min against 36 m/min on the VP-10, and slightly lighter at 5,000 kg.
05
The table lists 3x380 V and 25 kVA of total connected power. Machine weight is 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) and the dimensions are 2,200/2,642/2,945 mm (L/W/H). Lubrication is given as CL, MQL.
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