Enshu BH100VL

Q: How much does the Enshu BH100VL cost?

Our best estimate for the Enshu BH100VL is $500,000 - $750,000. This is an estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class, not a quote from Enshu; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/enshu-enshu-bh100vl#price; the request is passed to Enshu or an authorised dealer.

Est. $500,000 - $750,000 Updated 2026-10-03

Enshu BH100VL Vertical Machining Centers

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Key Specifications

X Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Y Travel

600 mm (23.6 in)

Z Travel

500 mm (19.7 in)

Spindle Taper

BT-40

Tool Capacity

30 tools

Rapid Traverse

60 m/min (2,362 ipm) X/Y, linear motor Z

How much does the Enshu BH100VL cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$500,000 - $750,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Enshu. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Enshu BH100VL is a vertical machining center with an integrated honing function. The listed figures describe a BT-40 machine with a 12,000 RPM, 15 kW (20 hp) spindle whose Z axis is driven by a high-powered linear motor, so that bores can be honed in the setup in which they were machined. Enshu's current product pages do not show this model, and the figures should be confirmed against the documentation of the actual machine.

The linear motor is what makes the honing possible. Honing needs the tool to stroke up and down the bore quickly and to reverse cleanly at each end, a motion a linear motor handles more readily than a ballscrew. Combining it with milling and boring removes the transfer to a separate honing machine, and with it the re-clamping error between boring and honing.

As a machining center the listed envelope is 800 mm (31.5 in) in X, 600 mm (23.6 in) in Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) in Z, with a maximum workpiece weight of 500 kg (1,102 lb). Rapid traverse is 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) in X and Y. The magazine holds 30 tools and through-spindle coolant is listed as standard at 70 bar (1,015 psi). The control is listed as Fanuc 31i-B5.

Machine weight is approximately 10,000 kg (22,046 lb). The listed figures give no honing stroke rate, bore diameter range or achievable bore finish, and those are the first questions for anyone evaluating a BH100VL for a specific bore.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Machine Type	Vertical machining center with integrated honing function
Z Axis Drive	High-powered linear motor
Spindle Taper	BT-40
Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (20 hp)
X-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	600 mm (23.6 in)
Z-Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	60 m/min (2,362 ipm) X/Y, linear motor Z
Tool Capacity	30 tools
Max Workpiece Weight	500 kg (1,102 lb)
Honing Capability	Integrated CNC honing with linear motor Z-axis
Through Spindle Coolant	Standard, 70 bar (1,015 psi)
CNC Control	Fanuc 31i-B5
Machine Weight	Approx. 10,000 kg (22,046 lb)

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Integrated CNC honing with a linear motor Z axis, so bores are machined and honed in one setup
BT-40 spindle listed at 12,000 RPM and 15 kW (20 hp)
Through-spindle coolant listed as standard at 70 bar (1,015 psi)
Listed travels of 800 mm (31.5 in), 600 mm (23.6 in) and 500 mm (19.7 in) in X, Y and Z
30-tool magazine in the listed specification

Limitations

No honing stroke rate, bore size range or finish figures are listed
Maximum workpiece weight is 500 kg (1,102 lb), fixture included
Approx. 10,000 kg (22,046 lb) of machine weight needs rigging and floor planning
Not shown on Enshu's current product pages; confirm figures against the machine's own documentation

Best For

Bored and honed parts finished in a single clamping Precision bores in workpieces up to 500 kg (1,102 lb) Deep-hole work using 70 bar (1,015 psi) through-spindle coolant

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What makes the BH100VL different from an ordinary vertical machining center?

Honing. The machine type is listed as a vertical machining center with integrated honing function, and the Z axis is driven by a high-powered linear motor. That lets one machine mill, bore and then hone a bore without moving the part to a separate honing machine.

02 What are the listed travels and load of the BH100VL?

800 mm (31.5 in) in X, 600 mm (23.6 in) in Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) in Z, with a maximum workpiece weight of 500 kg (1,102 lb). Rapid traverse is listed as 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) for X and Y, with the Z axis on its linear motor.

03 What spindle and tooling does the BH100VL use?

The listed spindle is BT-40 with 12,000 RPM and 15 kW (20 hp). The magazine holds 30 tools, and through-spindle coolant at 70 bar (1,015 psi) is listed as standard. The control is listed as Fanuc 31i-B5.

04 What should be checked before committing to a BH100VL?

The listed figures say nothing about honing stroke speed, the bore diameters the honing function covers or the finish and geometry it holds. Ask for those, and for a test on a representative bore. Since the model is not on Enshu's current product pages, also confirm the fitted spindle, coolant system and control on the actual machine.