Fadal VM5ax320

Q: How much does the Fadal VM5ax320 cost?

The price estimate for the Fadal VM5ax320 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/fadal-vm5ax320#price; the request is passed to Fadal or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · fadal.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Table Size

320 mm (12.60 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

400 mm (15.75 in)

x axis travel

460 mm (18.11 in)

y axis travel

610 mm (24.01 in)

z axis travel

510 mm (20.07 in)

max workpiece height

300 mm (11.81 in)

How much does the Fadal VM5ax320 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fadal VM5ax320 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Fadal VM5ax320 is the one trunnion machine in the Fadal range: a 5-axis vertical with a 320 mm (12.60 in) rotary table that tilts on the A axis from +30° to -120° and turns 360° on C. Linear travels are 460 mm (18.11 in) in X, 610 mm (24.01 in) in Y and 510 mm (20.07 in) in Z. Unlike the VMC models, whose tables Fadal gives in inches, this one is specified in metric first.

Part size is set by the trunnion, not by the travels. Fadal lists a maximum working diameter of 400 mm (15.75 in), a maximum height of 300 mm (11.81 in) and a work loading of 100 kg (220 lb). That last figure includes the fixture, so a vise or dovetail holder comes straight off the allowance. The tilt range is asymmetric. With 120° available in one direction, the table can swing a part past horizontal to reach undercut faces; in the other direction it stops at 30°.

The specification table says nothing about the spindle or the tool changer. Those details sit in the standard feature list, which names a 15,000 RPM direct drive spindle that is C.T.S. ready, coolant through the spindle at 20 bar, and a swing arm automatic tool changer with 30 tools in Big Plus CAT40. No torque or power rating is published.

Several standard items are aimed at holding accuracy over a long program: hollow, cooled ball screws of C2 class, spindle headstock cooling and a rotary scale on the A axis. The feed rate is 24 m/min (945 ipm) on each linear axis. A 150 mm column riser, a flood coolant system with a 300 liters roll-out tank and a scraper type chip conveyor with chip cart complete the list.

Fadal's short description of the machine and its feature list do not agree on every point of the axis control, so have the quotation state whether the machine is supplied for positioning or for simultaneous 5-axis cutting.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	460 mm (18.11 in)
Y Axis Travel	610 mm (24.01 in)
Z Axis Travel	510 mm (20.07 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	400 mm (15.75 in)
Max Workpiece Height	300 mm (11.81 in)
Max Table Load	100 kg (220 lb)
X Axis Feed Rate	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Y Axis Feed Rate	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Z Axis Feed Rate	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Table Size	320 mm (12.60 in)
A Axis Range	+30° ~ -120°
C Axis Range	360°

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Trunnion table with an A axis range of +30° to -120° and 360° on C for five-sided work in one clamping
15,000 RPM direct drive spindle and 20 bar coolant through the spindle are on the standard feature list
30 tool swing arm tool changer in Big Plus CAT40
Cooled hollow ball screws, spindle headstock cooling and an A axis rotary scale are standard
Chip conveyor with chip cart and a 300 liters flood coolant tank are included

Limitations

Work loading is 100 kg (220 lb) including the fixture
Parts are limited to 400 mm (15.75 in) in diameter and 300 mm (11.81 in) in height
Fadal publishes no spindle torque, spindle power, machine weight or footprint for this model
The A axis tilts only 30° in the positive direction
No table of options is given, so probing and tool setting have to be clarified in the quote

Best For

Five-sided machining of small prismatic parts up to 400 mm (15.75 in) in diameter Aluminium parts, for which the chip conveyor is specified Multi-face parts that would otherwise need several setups on a 3-axis machine Light workpieces within the 100 kg (220 lb) work loading

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size part fits on the Fadal VM5ax320?

Fadal gives the maximum working dimensions as 400 mm (15.75 in) in diameter and 300 mm (11.81 in) in height, on a trunnion rotary table of 320 mm (12.60 in). Work loading is 100 kg (220 lb), which has to cover the part and whatever holds it.

02 What are the axis travels and rotary ranges of the VM5ax320?

X is 460 mm (18.11 in), Y is 610 mm (24.01 in) and Z is 510 mm (20.07 in). The A axis tilts from +30° to -120° and the C axis rotates 360°. Each linear axis has a feed rate of 24 m/min (945 ipm).

03 What spindle and tool changer does the VM5ax320 have?

The standard feature list names a 15,000 RPM direct drive spindle, C.T.S. ready, with spindle oil air lubrication and coolant through the spindle at 20 bar. The automatic tool changer is a swing arm type with 30 tools in Big Plus CAT40. Fadal does not publish torque or power for it.

04 Is the VM5ax320 a full simultaneous 5-axis machine?

Fadal's standard feature list includes full 5 axis simultaneous control, and the controller list includes 5 axis simultaneous programming. The introductory text on the same page describes the machine differently, in terms of positioning parts for five-sides machining. Ask Fadal to confirm the configuration in the quotation.

05 How does the VM5ax320 compare with adding a rotary table to a Fadal VMC?

The VM5ax320 comes with its trunnion, 15,000 RPM spindle and coolant through the spindle as standard equipment. On a 3-axis model such as the VMC 4022, the 4th/5th axis servo disconnect and the tilting rotary table are options added to a machine with 40 in (1,016 mm) of X travel and a 1,760 lb (798 kg) table load, which suits larger and heavier parts.