EMAG VSC 400

Est. $350,000 - $600,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · emag.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

850 mm (33.5 in)

Z Travel

315 mm (12.5 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

400 mm (15.7 in)

spindle torque

1,200 Nm (885 ft-lb)

chuck size

445 mm (17.5 in)

How much does the EMAG VSC 400 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$350,000 - $600,000

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

Overview

The EMAG VSC 400 is a vertical turning machine for chucked parts up to 400 mm (15.7 in) in diameter, built around a spindle with 1,200 Nm (885 ft-lb) of torque and a 445 mm (17.5 in) chuck. Travel is 850 mm (33.5 in) in X and 315 mm (12.5 in) in Z.

Torque is the headline. Next to the VL 8, which turns parts of a similar size with 780 / 600 Nm (575.5 / 442.5 ft-lb), the VSC 400 lists considerably more, which points it at heavy roughing on large blanks. The short 315 mm (12.5 in) Z stroke points the other way on part height: the VL 8 offers 595 mm (23.5 in) of Z, so tall parts need checking against the stroke and the tool lengths.

The listed table stops there. It gives no spindle speed, power, turret, control or machine weight, so ask EMAG for those before comparing it with a VL machine on a specific part.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	400 mm (15.7 in)
Spindle Torque	1,200 Nm (885 ft-lb)
Chuck Size	445 mm (17.5 in)
X-Axis Travel	850 mm (33.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	315 mm (12.5 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,200 Nm (885 ft-lb) of spindle torque for heavy roughing
Takes parts up to 400 mm (15.7 in) in diameter in a 445 mm (17.5 in) chuck
850 mm (33.5 in) of X travel

Limitations

Z travel is only 315 mm (12.5 in), against 595 mm (23.5 in) on the VL 8
The table lists no spindle speed, power, turret or control

Best For

Heavy roughing of chucked parts up to 400 mm (15.7 in) Large, short parts within 315 mm (12.5 in) of Z travel Cuts that need 1,200 Nm (885 ft-lb) of torque

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much torque does the VSC 400 spindle have?

1,200 Nm (885 ft-lb). That is more than the 780 / 600 Nm (575.5 / 442.5 ft-lb) listed for the VL 8, so the VSC 400 is the one to look at for heavy roughing at large diameters.

02 What part size does the VSC 400 take?

Up to 400 mm (15.7 in) in diameter, in a 445 mm (17.5 in) chuck. Travel is 850 mm (33.5 in) in X and 315 mm (12.5 in) in Z; the table gives no maximum workpiece length.