Feeler VMX-820
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Feeler VMX-820 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Feeler VMX-820 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 Feeler VMX-820 is where the VMX range steps up from small-part machines to a general-purpose size. Travels are 820 mm (32.3 in) in X, 520 mm (20.5 in) in Y and 560 mm (22.0 in) in Z, and the 950 x 520 mm (37.4 x 20.5 in) table is rated for 800 kg (1,764 lb). The VMX-760 below it carries 300 kg.
That jump in load rating is the real difference. Feeler says the VMX-820 and VMX-1020 enhance structural rigidity further, with a 45 mm Z-axis roller and worktable loads up to 800 kg for larger parts. In practice it means steel fixtures, a tombstone-style fourth-axis setup or a mold insert block can go on the table without the arithmetic that the smaller machines demand.
It gives up some speed for the mass. X and Y rapids are 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) and Z is 30 m/min (1,181 ipm). The magazine grows to 24 tools. The spindle is unchanged across the series at 12,000 rpm with a 7/24 No.40 taper, described by Feeler as a direct-drive BBT40 spindle.
Z deserves a second look. At 560 mm this model and the VMX-1020 have more Z than the smaller machines, and more than the pallet-changer VMX-820APC at 505 mm, which helps with tall parts on a rotary table or long tools in deep cavities. The series is built from Meehanite cast iron and, according to the maker, can be supplied with linear or hardened rails.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 820 mm (32.3 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 560 mm (22.0 in) |
| Table Size | 950 x 520 mm (37.4 x 20.5 in) |
| Max Table Load | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | 7/24 taper NO.40 |
| Rapid Traverse X | 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 |
Specifications sourced from feeler.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 800 kg (1,764 lb) table load, against 300 kg on the VMX-760
- 560 mm (22.0 in) of Z travel for tall parts and long tools
- 24-tool magazine and a 12,000 rpm direct-drive No.40 spindle
- Feeler cites a 45 mm Z-axis roller on this model and the VMX-1020 for added rigidity
- Y travel of 520 mm matches the 520 mm table depth
Limitations
- X and Y rapids are 40 m/min (1,575 ipm), slower than the 48 m/min of the VMX-580 and VMX-760
- X travel of 820 mm is shorter than the 950 mm table, so the table ends are outside the cutting area
- Spindle speed tops out at 12,000 rpm with no faster option listed in the table
- Spindle power, torque and machine weight are not in Feeler's series table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The work envelope is 820 x 520 x 560 mm (32.3 x 20.5 x 22.0 in) and the table is 950 x 520 mm. Maximum loading weight is 800 kg (1,764 lb), fixtures included.
02
X travel and table length. The VMX-1020 has 1,020 mm of X and a 1,150 x 520 mm table. Y, Z, table load, spindle, rapid rates and the 24-tool magazine are identical in Feeler's table, so the choice comes down to part length and floor space.
03
Feeler states that the VMX series can be equipped with linear or hardened rails, and separately mentions a 45 mm Z-axis roller on the VMX-820 and VMX-1020. Confirm the guideway configuration of the specific machine offered, because the spec table does not record it.
04
24 tools. Rapid traverse is 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) on X and Y and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) on Z. The table has no tool-change time, maximum tool size or cutting feed rate.
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