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Ecoca VB-1200

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

8,000 rpm (belt drive)

Spindle Taper

BT-40

Tool Capacity

16

Table Size

1,300 x 510 mm (51.2 x 20.1 in)

Spindle Power

15/18.5 kW (20.1/24.8 hp)

max table load

900 kg (1,984 lb)

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How much does the Ecoca VB-1200 cost?

Price estimate

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Ecoca VB-1200 — price

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Overview

Stretch the VB-1000 in X and you have the Ecoca VB-1200: X travel of 1,200 mm (47.2 in), up from 1,000 mm (39.4 in) on the VB-1000, with Y and Z left at 610 mm (24.0 in). The table grows to 1,300 x 510 mm (51.2 x 20.1 in) and its load rating to 900 kg (1,984 lb).

It is the largest VB model with a BT-40 spindle. From the VB-1400 upward the series changes to BT-50, a wider Y axis and a 20-tool magazine, so the VB-1200 is where a buyer decides whether 40-taper tooling is enough. For most plate work, fixtures and mould inserts it is, and the tooling is less costly to stock and quicker to change by hand. For large face mills and deep boring bars in steel, the bigger taper has the advantage.

The spindle is belt driven to 8,000 rpm with a motor listed as 15/18.5 kW (20.1/24.8 hp), and Ecoca includes a spindle cooling system. Axes rapid at 20/20/15 m/min (787/787/591 ipm). Sixteen tools sit in an armless changer.

Structurally nothing changes from the shorter model. The base has four guide ways to spread heavy loads, all 3 axes have guide ways coated with Turcite-B, and the bearings and ball screws are pre-loaded and pre-tensioned, which Ecoca links to accuracy. The table shows HARD RAIL guideways. Weight is 7,500 kg (16,534 lb), against 7,100 kg (15,653 lb) for the VB-1000 with its shorter bed and table. A screw conveyor, chip enclosure and movable electronic handwheel are standard.

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Full Specifications

Parameter Value
Table Size 1,300 x 510 mm (51.2 x 20.1 in)
Max Table Load 900 kg (1,984 lb)
X Axis Travel 1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Y Axis Travel 610 mm (24.0 in)
Z Axis Travel 610 mm (24.0 in)
Spindle Motor Power 15/18.5 kW (20.1/24.8 hp)
Spindle Taper BT-40
Max Spindle Speed 8,000 rpm (belt drive)
Rapid Traverse Xyz 20/20/15 m/min (787/787/591 ipm)
Tool Capacity 16
ATC Type Armless
Guideways HARD RAIL
Machine Weight 7,500 kg (16,534 lb)

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

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Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

  • 1,200 mm (47.2 in) X travel with a 1,300 x 510 mm (51.2 x 20.1 in) table
  • 900 kg (1,984 lb) table load
  • Largest VB model that keeps BT-40 tooling
  • Box ways with Turcite-B on all 3 axes and four guide ways on the base
  • Pre-loaded, pre-tensioned ball screws and a spindle cooling system

Limitations

  • Y travel stays at 610 mm (24.0 in); the VB-1400 offers 760 mm (29.9 in)
  • Z rapid is 15 m/min (591 ipm), slower than X and Y
  • 16-tool armless changer, against 20 tools on the VB-1400
  • Table depth is 510 mm (20.1 in), the same as on the VB-1000
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Best For

Long plates, rails and multi-vise setups up to 1,200 mm (47.2 in) Steel fixtures and mould inserts on 40-taper tooling Shops that need damped box ways without moving to BT-50
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Frequently Asked Questions

01 How big is the working area of the Ecoca VB-1200?

Travels are 1,200 mm (47.2 in) in X, 610 mm (24.0 in) in Y and 610 mm (24.0 in) in Z. The table is 1,300 x 510 mm (51.2 x 20.1 in) and carries up to 900 kg (1,984 lb).

02 Which spindle taper does the VB-1200 use?

The spindle taper is BT-40. The spindle is belt driven to 8,000 rpm with a 15/18.5 kW (20.1/24.8 hp) motor. In the VB series the VB-1400 and larger models are listed with BT-50.

03 How fast does the VB-1200 traverse?

Rapid traverse rates are 20/20/15 m/min (787/787/591 ipm) for X, Y and Z. The moderate figures go with the box way construction, listed as HARD RAIL, with Turcite-B coated guide ways.

04 What is standard on the VB-1200?

The accessories list includes an armless type ATC, belt type spindle of 8000rpm, spindle cooling system, screw conveyor, chip enclosure, guideway cover, cutting air blast, coolant system, auto lube system, 3 color lamp, work light, movable electronic handwheel, leveling blocks and bolts, and a tool box.

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