Fadal VMC 6032/50T
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the Fadal VMC 6032/50T cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Torque defines the Fadal VMC 6032/50T. Its CAT-50 spindle is driven through a dual range geared head and delivers 425 ft-lb (576 Nm) with 45 hp (33.6 kW) peak, at a top speed of 6,000 rpm. That is close to double the 220 ft-lb (298 Nm) of the 40-taper VMC 6032, which shares the 60 in (1,524 mm) X travel and the 61 x 30 in (1,549 x 762 mm) table.
A gearbox matters most at the bottom of the speed range. Large face mills, big drills and heavy taps want torque at a few hundred rpm, where a belt-driven spindle has little to give, and a 50-taper holder gives the cutter a stiffer connection to the spindle. The price of that is top speed. At 6,000 rpm, small tools in aluminium run well below their best cutting speed, so this is a poor choice for a shop whose work is mostly light-alloy finishing.
The tool changer is scaled to match. It holds 32 tools, or 40 as an option, and accepts tools of 35 lb (15.9 kg) and 15.75 in (400 mm) length. A change takes 2 sec tool to tool. BT-50 is available in place of CAT-50.
Under the spindle the machine follows Fadal's large box way layout: travels of 60 x 32 x 30 in (1,524 x 813 x 762 mm), quad ways on the Y axis, a 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) table load and 50 mm (2.0 in) ballscrews. Fadal also cites a wider stance, and the dimensions show it. Width is 127 in (3,226 mm), where the VMC 6032 is 118 in (2,997 mm) wide, and weight rises to 36,400 lb (16,511 kg).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 32 in (813 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 30 in (762 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 5-35 in (127-889 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 34.375 in (873 mm) |
| Table Size | 61 x 30 in (1,549 x 762 mm) |
| T-Slots | (5) 5.5 x .709 x 1.25 in (140 x 18 x 32 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT-50; BT-50 optional |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 425 ft-lb (576 Nm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 45 hp (33.6 kW) peak |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 787 / 787 / 590 ipm (20.0 / 20.0 / 15.0 m/min) |
| Ballscrew Diameter Xyz | 50 mm (2.0 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 32; 40 optional |
| Tool Change Time | 2 sec tool to tool |
| Tool Change Type | Dual Arm |
| Max Tool Weight | 35 lb (15.9 kg) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 4.9 in (124 mm); 3.1 in (79 mm) with adjacent tool |
| Max Tool Length | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Tool Selection Method | Random |
| Machine Dimensions | 166 x 127 x 132 in (4,216 x 3,226 x 3,353 mm) (L x W x H) |
| Machine Dimensions with Chip Conveyor | 220 x 127 x 132 in (5,588 x 3,226 x 3,353 mm) (L x W x H) |
| Machine Weight | 36,400 lb (16,511 kg) |
Specifications sourced from fadal.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Geared CAT-50 spindle with 425 ft-lb (576 Nm) of torque and 45 hp (33.6 kW) peak
- Tool changer accepts tools up to 35 lb (15.9 kg) and 15.75 in (400 mm) long
- 32 tools as standard, 40 optional
- Box way construction with quad ways on the Y axis and a 36,400 lb (16,511 kg) machine weight
- Travels of 60 x 32 x 30 in (1,524 x 813 x 762 mm) with a 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) table load
Limitations
- Top spindle speed is 6,000 rpm, and no faster spindle is listed for this model
- Tool change takes 2 sec tool to tool, slower than the 1.5 sec of the VMC 6032
- Rapids are 787 ipm (20.0 m/min) in X and Y and 590 ipm (15.0 m/min) in Z
- Maximum tool diameter with adjacent tools is 3.1 in (79 mm), so large face mills need empty pockets beside them
- Coolant through the spindle and the chip conveyor are options
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
425 ft-lb (576 Nm), from a dual range geared head, with a motor rated 45 hp (33.6 kW) peak. Maximum speed is 6,000 rpm. The taper is CAT-50, with BT-50 as an option.
02
Pick by the cutting. The VMC 6032 has a CAT-40 spindle with 10,000 rpm and 220 ft-lb (298 Nm), suited to lighter tools and higher speeds. This model gives up speed, topping out at 6,000 rpm, in return for 425 ft-lb (576 Nm) and tools up to 35 lb (15.9 kg). Travels, table and table load are the same on both.
03
The dual arm changer holds 32 tools, with a 40 tool ATC optional, and changes in 2 sec tool to tool. Tools can weigh 35 lb (15.9 kg) and be 15.75 in (400 mm) long. Diameter is limited to 4.9 in (124 mm), or 3.1 in (79 mm) with adjacent tools in place.
04
It weighs 36,400 lb (16,511 kg) and measures 166 x 127 x 132 in (4,216 x 3,226 x 3,353 mm), length by width by height. With the optional chip conveyor the length is 220 in (5,588 mm). Plan the foundation, the rigging route and door height around those figures.
05
As an option. Fadal lists a 4th and 5th axis prewire, a 4 axis ready servo disconnect and rotary tables such as the FR-12D, which requires that disconnect. RTCP is optional and the controller is described as 5 axis compatible. A geared 50-taper spindle and a large rotary table suit heavy indexed work on shafts and housings.
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