Fidia VHE 1478

Q: How much does the Fidia VHE 1478 cost?

The price estimate for the Fidia VHE 1478 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/fidia-vhe-1478#price; the request is passed to Fidia or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · fidia.it Updated 2026-10-05

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

ISO 50 or BT#50

Tool Capacity

24 positions, swing arm

Table Size

1,500 x 710 mm (59 x 27.95 in)

Accuracy

P 0.015 mm (P 0.012 mm with optical scales, optional), VDI 3441

Repeatability

PS 0.01 mm (PS 0.008 mm with optical scales, optional), VDI 3441

How much does the Fidia VHE 1478 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fidia VHE 1478 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 Fidia VHE 1478 is the middle size of Fidia's high-torque box-way vertical machining centres. It has 1,400 mm (55.11 in) of X, 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y and 760 mm (29.92 in) of Z, a 1,500 x 710 mm (59 x 27.95 in) table and a maximum loading of 1,500 kg.

Its Z travel is the longest in the range. The VHE 1687, although larger in plan, lists 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z, so this is the size to look at when the work is tall: the spindle to table top distance runs from 125 ~ 885 mm (4.92 ~ 34.84 in).

The cutting end is common to the family. A 12 kW/18.5 kW motor drives an ISO 50 or BT#50 spindle through a ZF gear box 1:4, for a maximum torque of 708 Nm at up to 6,000 rpm. The axes feed at 20/20/15 m/min (787/787/590 ipm) on hand-scraped box ways, with 45-10/45-10/50-10 mm ballscrews in direct coupling.

Weight rises sharply from the smallest size. This machine is listed at 13,000 kg (28,660 lb), against 8,500 kg (18,739 lb) for the VHE 1166, and it needs 28 kVA. The structures are GGG40 cast iron. A 24-position swing arm changer, full splash guard, chip conveyor and air conditioned electrical cabinet are in the basic machine.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1,500 x 710 mm (59 x 27.95 in)
T-Slots	6 x 18 mm (.7 in), pitch 125 mm (5 in)
Max Table Load	1,500 kg
X Axis Travel	1,400 mm (55.11 in)
Y Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Z Axis Travel	760 mm (29.92 in)
Axis Feed Rate Xyz	20/20/15 m/min (787/787/590 ipm)
Distance Spindle to Column	760 mm (29.92 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	125 ~ 885 mm (4.92 ~ 34.84 in)
Floor to Table Top	850 mm (33.4 in)
Spindle Motor	12 kW/18.5 kW, 115/177 Nm (S1-S6 40%), ZF gear box 1:4, max torque 708 Nm
Spindle Taper	ISO 50 or BT#50
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Tool Capacity	24 positions, swing arm
Tool Change Time	5/10 sec (tool to tool/chip to chip)
Max Tool Size	125/300 mm, 15 kg (diameter/length, weight)
Ballscrews	45-10/45-10/50-10 mm (diameter-pitch, X/Y/Z), direct coupling
Ballscrew Precision Class	C3 - mm/300 mm : 0.008
Box Ways	2 / 4 / 2 (X/Y/Z)
Positioning Accuracy	P 0.015 mm (P 0.012 mm with optical scales, optional), VDI 3441
Repeatability	PS 0.01 mm (PS 0.008 mm with optical scales, optional), VDI 3441
Coolant Tank Capacity	200 liters / 66 liters/min
Power Requirement	28 kVA
Machine Weight	13,000 kg (28,660 lb)

Specifications sourced from fidia.it — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

760 mm (29.92 in) of Z travel, the longest of the three VHE sizes
708 Nm of maximum spindle torque through a ZF gear box 1:4
13,000 kg (28,660 lb) machine weight in GGG40 cast iron
Table of 1,500 x 710 mm (59 x 27.95 in) for 1,500 kg
Air conditioned electrical cabinet and chip conveyor in the basic machine

Limitations

Axis feed rates of 20/20/15 m/min (787/787/590 ipm) are slower than the 24 m/min (945 ipm) of the VHE 1166
Spindle speed stops at 6,000 rpm on the standard spindle
Positioning is P 0.015 mm unless the optional optical scales are fitted

Best For

Tall die blocks needing up to 760 mm (29.92 in) of Z Roughing steel and cast iron parts up to 1,500 kg Heavy drilling and face milling on a 50-taper spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the travels of the Fidia VHE 1478?

X is 1,400 mm (55.11 in), Y is 700 mm (27.6 in) and Z is 760 mm (29.92 in). The table is 1,500 x 710 mm (59 x 27.95 in) and the maximum loading is 1,500 kg. Floor to table top is 850 mm (33.4 in).

02 How fast does the VHE 1478 move?

The axis feed rate is 20/20/15 m/min (787/787/590 ipm) for X/Y/Z. Box ways are chosen for damping under heavy cuts, and Fidia fits pneumatic compensation with a double cylinder on the vertical axis for dynamic response.

03 Which spindle options exist for the VHE 1478?

Besides the standard 6,000 rpm spindle with 708 Nm, the brochure lists an ISO50/BT#50 6000RPM option with 17 kW/25 kW and a maximum torque of 956 Nm with the ZF gear box, an ISO50/BT#50 10000RPM unit with ceramic bearings and no gear box, and an ISO40/BT#40 12000RPM unit.

04 How heavy is the VHE 1478?

Machine net weight is 13,000 kg (28,660 lb) and the power required is 28 kVA. Fidia states that the structures are fully made of GGG40 cast iron and that the column alone is generously dimensioned for rigidity and stability.