EMAG VM 9
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Spindle Power
Max Workpiece ⌀
max workpiece length
spindle torque
How much does the EMAG VM 9 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from EMAG. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The EMAG VM 9 is a heavy vertical turning center for chucked parts up to 400 mm (15.5 in) in diameter and 350 mm (14 in) long. Its spindle is rated 83 kW (111 hp) and 990 Nm (730 ft-lb), it carries a 450 mm (17.5 in) chuck and it has 700 mm (27.5 in) of swing.
The swing stands out. At 700 mm it is well over the 400 mm turning diameter, so parts with flanges, lugs or fixtures that reach beyond the turned diameter can still rotate clear of the machine. The large chuck points the same way, toward big, heavy blanks rather than small parts.
Travel is 375 mm (15 in) in X and 500 mm (19.5 in) in Z. The turret comes with 8 or 12 stations, with either a BMT or a VDI interface, so the order has to fix both the station count and the holder system. An integrated probe handles in-process measurement, which lets the machine check a diameter or a face position and correct before the final cut instead of after the part has left.
The table does not give a top spindle speed, so it cannot be judged for small diameters from these figures. Against the VL 8, which takes the same 400 mm (15.5 in) part diameter with 47.5 / 34.5 kW (64 / 46.5 hp) and 780 / 600 Nm (575.5 / 442.5 ft-lb), the VM 9 lists more power and more torque and a longer 350 mm (14 in) workpiece length. Driven tools, a Y axis, the control and the machine weight are not listed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 400 mm (15.5 in) |
| Max Workpiece Length | 350 mm (14 in) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 83 kW (111 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 990 Nm (730 ft-lb) |
| X-Axis Travel | 375 mm (15 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.5 in) |
| Turret Stations | 8 or 12 (BMT or VDI interface) |
| In Process Measurement | Integrated probe |
| Chuck Size | 450 mm (17.5 in) |
| Max Swing | 700 mm (27.5 in) |
Specifications sourced from emag.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 83 kW (111 hp) and 990 Nm (730 ft-lb) spindle for heavy roughing
- 700 mm (27.5 in) of swing over a 400 mm (15.5 in) turning diameter
- Integrated probe for in-process measurement
- Turret with 8 or 12 stations and a choice of BMT or VDI interface
- Takes parts up to 350 mm (14 in) long, longer than the 300 mm (12 in) of the VL 8
Limitations
- The table gives no spindle speed, so small-diameter work cannot be assessed
- X travel is 375 mm (15 in)
- Driven tools, Y axis, control and machine weight are not listed
- Station count and holder system must be chosen at order: 8 or 12, BMT or VDI
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Up to 400 mm (15.5 in) in diameter and 350 mm (14 in) in length. The chuck is 450 mm (17.5 in) and swing is 700 mm (27.5 in), so features outside the turned diameter have plenty of clearance.
02
It is rated 83 kW (111 hp) and 990 Nm (730 ft-lb). The table does not list a maximum spindle speed, so ask EMAG for the speed and the power curve if the part also has small diameters to finish.
03
8 or 12 stations, with a BMT or a VDI interface. The order fixes both, so match the choice to the holders already in use in the shop.
04
Yes. It has an integrated probe for in-process measurement, so dimensions can be checked and offsets corrected before the finishing pass.
05
Both take 400 mm (15.5 in) parts. The VL 8 lists 47.5 / 34.5 kW (64 / 46.5 hp), 780 / 600 Nm (575.5 / 442.5 ft-lb) and a 300 mm (12 in) workpiece length. The VM 9 lists 83 kW (111 hp), 990 Nm (730 ft-lb) and 350 mm (14 in).
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