Bourn & Koch 1000VBG

Q: How much does the Bourn & Koch 1000VBG cost?

The price estimate for the Bourn & Koch 1000VBG 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/bourn-koch-1000vbg#price; the request is passed to Bourn & Koch or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · bourn-koch.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Rapid Traverse

7,500 mm/min (295.3 ipm)

direction

Vertical

table diameter

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

max swing

1,100 mm (43.3 in)

z axis travel

700 mm (27.6 in)

nominal hole depth

450 mm (17.7 in)

How much does the Bourn & Koch 1000VBG cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Bourn & Koch 1000VBG 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

The Bourn & Koch 1000VBG is a 4-axis CNC vertical grinder for ID and OD work, with a 1,000 mm (39.4 in) table and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) of maximum swing. It is the vertical grinder of the maker's VBX modular platform, designed around a common base, crossrail and column, and Bourn & Koch says it is based on the engineering of Springfield vertical grinders.

Depth is the figure to check first. Z-axis travel is 700 mm (27.6 in) and the nominal hole depth is 450 mm (17.7 in), so deep bores are within reach but not unlimited; an increased stroke length is on the option list. The table carries up to 4,400 lb (1,996 kg).

The work spindle is a self-contained unit on precision radial/axial roller bearings, driven by an integral liquid cooled torque motor with 140 Nm torque and infinitely variable over 0-100 rpm. Work spindle power is 2 kW (3 HP). The grinding spindle is rated 7.5 kW (10 HP), a modest figure beside the 40.2 hp (30 kW) of the MT³, which points this machine at precision finishing more than heavy stock removal. A CNC rotary swivel axis (B-Axis) is standard, so the grinding head can be set to an angle under program control.

The axes rapid at 7,500 mm/min (295.3 ipm) and feed at up to 1,250 mm/min (49.2 ipm), with the cross slide positioned by a precision ball-screw. Control is a Fanuc 0i CNC with the Bourn & Koch HMI, and a diamond dresser and automatic lubrication are included. A chiller, a contouring rotary table (C-Axis), probing, a roll dresser for CBN or vitrified grinding wheels and integral vertical turning with an automatic tool system are options. Weight is approximately 36,000 lb (16,330 kg).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Direction	Vertical
Table Diameter	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Max Swing	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Z Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Nominal Hole Depth	450 mm (17.7 in)
Work Spindle Speed	0-100 rpm, infinitely variable
Work Spindle Power	2 kW (3 HP)
Grinding Spindle Power	7.5 kW (10 HP)
Rapid Traverse Rate	7,500 mm/min (295.3 ipm)
Max Feed Rate	1,250 mm/min (49.2 ipm)
Max Workpiece Weight	4,400 lb (1,996 kg)
Machine Weight	approx. 36,000 lb (16,330 kg)
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i CNC control (standard)
Power Requirement	480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Hertz

Specifications sourced from bourn-koch.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

CNC rotary swivel axis (B-Axis) is standard on this 4-axis CNC vertical grinder
Work spindle driven by an integral liquid cooled torque motor with 140 Nm torque, infinitely variable over 0-100 rpm
1,100 mm (43.3 in) maximum swing and 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) maximum workpiece weight
Optional integral vertical turning with an automatic tool system that stores up to 12 tools
Base and column are stress-relieved steel weldments with concrete polymer for dampening

Limitations

Grinding spindle power is 7.5 kW (10 HP), well below the 40.2 hp (30 kW) of the MT³
Nominal hole depth is 450 mm (17.7 in); deeper bores need the optional increased stroke length
The contouring rotary table (C-Axis) and probing are optional equipment
Maximum feed rate is 1,250 mm/min (49.2 ipm)
Electrical supply is listed as 480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Hertz

Best For

ID and OD grinding of rings and housings up to 1,100 mm (43.3 in) swing Bores to a nominal 450 mm (17.7 in) depth Turning and grinding on one machine with the optional turning system Precision finishing of parts up to 4,400 lb (1,996 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the capacity of the Bourn & Koch 1000VBG?

Table diameter is 1,000 mm (39.4 in), maximum swing 1,100 mm (43.3 in), Z-axis travel 700 mm (27.6 in) and nominal hole depth 450 mm (17.7 in). The maximum workpiece weight is 4,400 lb (1,996 kg). An increased stroke length is listed as optional equipment.

02 How powerful are the spindles on the 1000VBG?

The grinding spindle is rated 7.5 kW (10 HP) and has an integral liquid cooled motor. Work spindle power is 2 kW (3 HP); the work spindle turns at 0-100 rpm, infinitely variable, through an integral liquid cooled torque motor with 140 Nm torque.

03 Can the 1000VBG turn as well as grind?

As an option. Bourn & Koch lists integral vertical turning with an automatic tool system that stores up to 12 tools. A contouring rotary table (C-Axis) and probing are also optional, while the CNC rotary swivel axis (B-Axis) is part of the standard machine.

04 How does the 1000VBG compare with the MT³?

Both grind vertically and both weigh approximately 36,000 lb (16,330 kg), but the emphasis differs. The 1000VBG is a 4-axis grinder with a 7.5 kW (10 HP) grinding spindle and a standard B-Axis. The MT³ is listed as 2-axis with a 40.2 hp (30 kW) grinding spindle and interchangeable spindles for milling and turning.

05 What control does the 1000VBG have?

A Fanuc 0i CNC control with the Bourn & Koch Human Machine Interface, which guides the operator through the grinding process. A remote pendant control and a chiller are optional. The machine is listed for 480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Hertz power and includes a diamond dresser and automatic lubrication.