AWEA VP-6012

Q: How much does the AWEA VP-6012 cost?

The price estimate for the AWEA VP-6012 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/awea-vp-6012#price; the request is passed to AWEA or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · awea.com Updated 2026-10-04

AWEA VP series bridge type machining center (VP-2012 shown)

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

Direct drive spindle 10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BBT50

Tool Capacity

32 T (Opt. 24 / 40 T)

Table Size

6,000 x 1,100 mm (236.2 x 43.3 in)

Spindle Power

22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp)

x axis travel

6,000 mm (236.2 in)

How much does the AWEA VP-6012 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the AWEA VP-6012 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

Six metres of X travel and a direct drive spindle at 10,000 rpm define the AWEA VP-6012. Its column in the maker's table differs from every other VP model in spindle, taper, X rapid and motor, so it should be read on its own terms and not as a stretched VP-5012.

The envelope is 6,000 mm (236.2 in) in X, 1,200 mm (47.2 in) in Y and 760 mm (29.9 in) in Z. The table measures 6,000 x 1,100 mm (236.2 x 43.3 in) and is rated for 5,000 kg (11,023 lb). Distance between columns is 1,300 mm (51.2 in).

Spindle taper is BBT50, with no alternative listed. The motor is 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp). X rapid traverse is 40 m/min (1,575 ipm), Y is 24 m/min (945 ipm) and Z is 20 m/min (787 ipm), with a cutting feed rate of 12 m/min (472 ipm). A 32-tool magazine is standard.

Over the 6,000 mm stroke AWEA lists X positioning accuracy of 0.032 mm and X repeatability of 0.026 mm. Y and Z are 0.012 mm and 0.010 mm. Buyers with tolerances across the full length should hold the drawing against the X figure.

The machine weighs 35,000 kg (77,160 lb). It needs 40 kVA and air at 5 ~ 7 kg/cm².

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	6,000 mm (236.2 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Z Axis Travel	760 mm (29.9 in)
Table Size	6,000 x 1,100 mm (236.2 x 43.3 in)
Max Table Load	5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	200 ~ 960 (#50 direct drive spindle)
Distance Between Columns	1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Spindle Motor Power	22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp)
Max Spindle Speed	Direct drive spindle 10,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	BBT50
Rapid Traverse X	40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	20 m/min (787 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	12 m/min (472 ipm)
Tool Capacity	32 T (Opt. 24 / 40 T)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Ø125 / Ø229 mm (Ø4.9 / Ø9.0 in)
Max Tool Length	350 mm (13.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	15 kg (33 lb)
Positioning Accuracy X	A ≤ 0.032 mm
Positioning Accuracy Yz	A ≤ 0.012 mm
Repeatability X	R ≤ 0.026 mm
Repeatability Yz	R ≤ 0.010 mm
Coolant Tank Capacity	465 liter (1.5 HP)
Lubrication Tank Capacity	4.6 liter
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	8 liter (2 HP)
Air Pressure Requirement	5 ~ 7 kg/cm²
Power Requirement	AC 220 ± 10 % 3 phase , 60 / 50 Hz / 40 kVA
Machine Weight	35,000 kg (77,160 lb)

Specifications sourced from awea.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

6,000 mm (236.2 in) of X travel, the longest stroke in the VP series
Direct drive spindle at 10,000 rpm on a BBT50 taper
X rapid of 40 m/min (1,575 ipm), the highest X figure in the VP table
22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) spindle motor
Cutting feed rate of 12 m/min (472 ipm) despite the length

Limitations

Table load is 5,000 kg (11,023 lb), below the 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) of the VP-5012
X positioning accuracy of 0.032 mm and repeatability of 0.026 mm are the widest in the series
No gear spindle is listed for this model, so low-speed heavy roughing is not its brief
35,000 kg (77,160 lb) of machine weight on a bed longer than 6,000 mm

Best For

Aluminium aerospace spars, stringers and long extrusions Long light parts where 10,000 rpm suits the cutter Multi-station setups spread along a 6,000 mm table Profiles and rails under 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What spindle does the VP-6012 have?

A direct drive spindle at 10,000 rpm with a BBT50 taper and a 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) motor. The other 1,200 mm Y models in the VP table are listed with a gear spindle at 6,000 rpm instead. AWEA's spindle page for the series also pictures a direct drive 15,000 rpm head, which the VP-6012 column does not list.

02 How heavy a part can go on the VP-6012?

Up to 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) on the 6,000 x 1,100 mm (236.2 x 43.3 in) table. That is less than the VP-5012 at 8,000 kg (17,637 lb), so a heavy five-metre part belongs on the shorter machine.

03 Does the VP-6012 use box ways on the Z axis?

AWEA's series description gives a hardened, ground box way on Z as the base design and states that roller type linear guide ways can be fitted on Z when the machine has the high speed direct drive spindle. The table for the VP-6012 does not say which is fitted, so confirm it with the maker when ordering.

04 What tools fit the VP-6012 magazine?

The magazine is listed with 32 tools, or 24 or 40 as options. A tool may be up to Ø125 mm (Ø4.9 in), or Ø229 mm (Ø9.0 in) with adjacent pockets empty, up to 350 mm (13.8 in) long and up to 15 kg (33 lb).

05 What floor and services does the VP-6012 require?

The machine weighs 35,000 kg (77,160 lb). Power requirement is 40 kVA, three phase. Air must be supplied at 5 ~ 7 kg/cm². The coolant tank holds 465 liter, the hydraulic unit tank 8 liter and the lubrication tank 4.6 liter.