Goodway GV-780

Q: How much does the Goodway GV-780 cost?

The price estimate for the Goodway GV-780 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/goodway-gv-780#price; the request is passed to Goodway or an authorised dealer.

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

Goodway GV-780 series high speed vertical turning centers (GV-780)

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Key Specifications

Spindle Power

18.5 kW (24.8 hp) (cont.)

chuck size

15" / 18"

max swing diameter

Ø850 mm (33.5 in)

max turning diameter

Ø820 mm (32.3 in)

max turning height

660 mm (26.0 in)

spindle power 30 min

22 kW (29.5 hp) (30 min.)

How much does the Goodway GV-780 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Goodway GV-780 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

Goodway names the work for the GV-780 outright: brake discs, brake drums, gears, wheels, hubs and valves. It is a vertical turning center for 15 in and 18 in chucks that turns Ø820 mm (32.3 in) and 660 mm (26.0 in) high, within a footprint the maker puts at approximately 6.3 m2.

Spindle power is 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) continuous and 22 kW (29.5 hp) for 30 min. Torque is 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) continuous and 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) on the 30 min. rating. That is a clear step above the GV-500, which peaks at 883 Nm (651 lb-ft), and it comes with a larger envelope: 500 mm (19.7 in) of X travel and 670 mm (26.4 in) of Z travel, both at 20 m/min (787 ipm) on roller linear guideways.

Tooling details reward a careful read. The 8-station turret takes 32 mm (1.3 in) square O.D. tools; the 12-station turret takes 25 mm (1.0 in) tools. Boring bars are Ø50 mm (2.0 in) on either. The optional dual-face turning holder uses 20 mm (0.8 in) tools and can be set from 7 mm (0.3 in) to 100 mm (3.9 in) between its two holders, which is the range of disc thickness it can straddle.

Two live tooling drives are listed for the optional 12-station turret: 4.5 kW (6.0 hp) at 40 ~ 4,000 rpm, or 7 kW (9.4 hp) at 30 ~ 3,000 rpm. Goodway also describes a Work-piece Balancing Analyzer for the series. The standard control is FANUC Oi-TF Plus.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	15" / 18"
Max Swing Diameter	Ø850 mm (33.5 in)
Max Turning Diameter	Ø820 mm (32.3 in)
Max Turning Height	660 mm (26.0 in)
Spindle Motor Power	18.5 kW (24.8 hp) (cont.)
Spindle Power 30 Min	22 kW (29.5 hp) (30 min.)
Spindle Torque	620 Nm (457 lb-ft) / 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) (cont. / 30 min.)
X Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Z Axis Travel	670 mm (26.4 in)
Rapid Traverse Xz	20 m/min (787 ipm) / 20 m/min (787 ipm)
Turret Stations	8 / 12
OD Tool Shank Size	□ 32 mm (1.3 in) (8T) / □ 25 mm (1.0 in) (12T)
ID Tool Shank Size	Ø50 mm (2.0 in)
Live Tooling Stations	12 (opt.)
Live Tooling Drive Motor	4.5 kW (6.0 hp) / 7 kW (9.4 hp) (opt.)
Live Tooling Speed	40 ~ 4,000 rpm / 30 ~ 3,000 rpm (opt.)
Dual Face Holder OD Tool Shank Size	□ 20 mm (0.8 in) (opt.)
Dual Face Holder Distance Between Tool Holders	7 mm (0.3 in) ~ 100 mm (3.9 in) (opt.)
CNC Control	FANUC Oi-TF Plus

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) of spindle torque on the 30 min. rating
Dual-face turning holder adjustable from 7 mm (0.3 in) to 100 mm (3.9 in) between holders
Roller linear guideways on X and Z at 20 m/min (787 ipm)
Choice of 8-station turret with 32 mm (1.3 in) tools or 12-station with 25 mm (1.0 in) tools
Two optional live tooling drives, up to 7 kW (9.4 hp)

Limitations

No maximum spindle speed is listed in the table
Turning height is 660 mm (26.0 in)
The 12-station turret is limited to 25 mm (1.0 in) square shanks
Dual-face holder, live tooling and C-axis are options

Best For

Brake discs and drums machined on both faces at once Hubs, wheels and gear blanks up to Ø820 mm (32.3 in) Valve bodies needing turning plus drilling with the M variation

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What parts is the GV-780 designed for?

Goodway calls it the optimal manufacturing solution for brake discs, brake drums, gears, wheels, hubs and valves. It takes 15 in or 18 in chucks and turns up to Ø820 mm (32.3 in) in diameter and 660 mm (26.0 in) in height.

02 What are the spindle ratings of the GV-780?

18.5 kW (24.8 hp) continuous and 22 kW (29.5 hp) for 30 min. Spindle torque is 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) continuous and 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) on the 30 min. rating.

03 Which turret should I order on the GV-780?

The 8-station turret holds 32 mm (1.3 in) square O.D. tools, the 12-station turret 25 mm (1.0 in) tools; both take Ø50 mm (2.0 in) I.D. tools. Heavier cuts favour the larger shank, more operations favour the 12 stations.

04 How does the GV-780 compare with the GV-1000?

The GV-1000 is the next size, with 18 in to 32 in chucks, Ø1,000 mm (39.4 in) of turning diameter and a geared spindle giving 3,765 Nm (2,777 lb-ft) for 30 min. The GV-780 turns Ø820 mm (32.3 in) and gives 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) on the same rating.