EMAG VL 6

Est. $300,000 - $400,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · emag.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

900 mm (35.5 in)

Z Travel

495 mm (19.5 in)

Max Spindle

3,100 rpm

Spindle Power

39 / 28 kW (52.5 / 37.5 hp)

Max Workpiece ⌀

300 mm (12 in)

max workpiece length

250 mm (10 in)

How much does the EMAG VL 6 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$300,000 - $400,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from EMAG. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

With a 400 mm (15.5 in) chuck and 460 / 340 Nm (339.5 / 251 ft-lb) of spindle torque, the EMAG VL 6 is built for chucked parts up to 300 mm (12 in) in diameter and 250 mm (10 in) long. Power is 39 / 28 kW (52.5 / 37.5 hp) and the spindle tops out at 3,100 rpm.

That speed is the figure to check first. At 300 mm, 3,100 rpm gives far more surface speed than any turning insert needs, but on a part with small bores or a narrow spigot the spindle runs out of speed sooner than on the smaller machines. The VL 6 earns its place on large, heavy cuts, not on parts that could fit a VL 4.

The turret holds 12 tools in VDI 50 holders, one size up from the VDI 40 of the VL 4. X travel is 900 mm (35.5 in), Z travel is 495 mm (19.5 in), and swing is 420 mm (16.5 in). Both axes rapid at 30 m/min (1,181 ipm), the same rate the VL 4 and VL 8 list.

Placed against its neighbours, the VL 6 sits between the VL 4, with 280 / 202 Nm (206.5 / 149 ft-lb) and a 260 mm (10 in) chuck, and the VL 8, with 780 / 600 Nm (575.5 / 442.5 ft-lb) and a 500 mm (19.5 in) chuck. For heavier roughing on a similar diameter, the VSC 400 lists 1,200 Nm (885 ft-lb) with a 445 mm (17.5 in) chuck. The table here does not list driven tools, a Y axis, the control or the machine weight.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	300 mm (12 in)
Max Workpiece Length	250 mm (10 in)
Max Spindle Speed	3,100 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	39 / 28 kW (52.5 / 37.5 hp)
Spindle Torque	460 / 340 Nm (339.5 / 251 ft-lb)
X-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	495 mm (19.5 in)
Turret Stations	12 (VDI 50)
Chuck Size	400 mm (15.5 in)
Rapid Traverse X	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Max Swing	420 mm (16.5 in)

Specifications sourced from emag.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

460 / 340 Nm (339.5 / 251 ft-lb) of torque and 39 / 28 kW (52.5 / 37.5 hp)
Takes parts up to 300 mm (12 in) in diameter and 250 mm (10 in) long
400 mm (15.5 in) chuck with 420 mm (16.5 in) of swing
12-station turret with VDI 50 holders
30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapids over 900 mm (35.5 in) of X travel

Limitations

Top speed is 3,100 rpm, limiting cutting speed on small diameters
Workpiece length stops at 250 mm (10 in)
The table lists no driven tools or Y axis
Machine weight, control and footprint are not given in the table

Best For

Chucked parts up to 300 mm (12 in) in diameter Heavy roughing that needs 460 Nm of torque Parts up to 250 mm (10 in) long Shops using VDI 50 tool holders

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the largest part the VL 6 can turn?

300 mm (12 in) in diameter and 250 mm (10 in) in length. The chuck is 400 mm (15.5 in) and swing is 420 mm (16.5 in).

02 Why is the VL 6 spindle speed only 3,100 rpm?

The spindle is sized for torque, 460 / 340 Nm (339.5 / 251 ft-lb), and large diameters. At 300 mm the speed is ample; on small bores and spigots it is the limit, so parts that fit a smaller machine are better made there.

03 How does the VL 6 compare with the VL 8?

The VL 8 turns parts up to 400 mm (15.5 in) with 780 / 600 Nm (575.5 / 442.5 ft-lb), a 500 mm (19.5 in) chuck and 1,110 mm (43.5 in) of X travel, but runs to 2,850 rpm. The VL 6 covers parts up to 300 mm (12 in) at up to 3,100 rpm.

04 Which tool holders does the VL 6 turret use?

VDI 50, in a 12-station turret. The VL 4 uses VDI 40 and the VL 8 uses VDI 60, so moving between sizes means a different holder stock.