KAAST VF-Mill A 7L
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the KAAST VF-Mill A 7L cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The KAAST VF-Mill A 7L is a compact vertical machining center with 760 mm (30 in) of X travel, 450 mm (17.7 in) of Y and 520 mm (20.5 in) of Z, a 10,000 rpm spindle rated 15 kW (20 hp) and a 24-station arm-type tool changer. It weighs 4,500 kg (9,900 lb) and runs under the Fanuc 0i MF control.
The figure that stands out is the rapid rate. At 48 m/min (1,890 in/min) it is higher than the 44 m/min (1,730 in/min) X and Y rapids listed for the larger V-Mill 810. Cutting feed is programmable from 1 to 12,000 mm/min (0.04-472 in/min). Together with the arm-type changer, that points to short-cycle work on small parts, where the time between cuts counts as much as the time in the cut.
The table is 900 x 420 mm (35.4 x 16.5 in) with three 14 mm (0.55 in) T-slots at a 125 mm (4.9 in) pitch, and it is rated for 500 kg (1,100 lb). That is under half the 1,080 kg (2,380 lb) of the V-Mill 810, so add up the vises, any rotary table and the part before committing a heavy job. Spindle nose to table distance is 100-620 mm (3.9-24.4 in), and the spindle center sits 517 mm (20.35 in) from the column.
Spindle power is the other limit. A 15 kW (20 hp) spindle on a BT40 / CAT40 taper handles aluminium and moderate cuts in steel, but the V-Mill 810 brings 26 kW (35 hp) and 12,000 rpm if the work is heavier. Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.008 mm / 300 mm (±0.0003 in / 12 in), a figure stated over a 300 mm length and not over the full travel. The machine measures 3,250 x 2,710 x 2,900 mm (128 x 107 x 114 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 760 mm (30 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 100-620 mm (3.9-24.4 in) |
| Spindle to Column Distance | 517 mm (20.35 in) |
| Table Size | 900 x 420 mm (35.4 x 16.5 in) |
| T-Slots | 14 x 3 x 125 mm (0.55 x 3 x 4.9 in) (size x qty x pitch) |
| Max Table Load | 500 kg (1,100 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 / CAT40 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW (20 hp) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 48 m/min (1,890 in/min) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1-12,000 mm/min (0.04-472 in/min) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 station (arm-type) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i MF |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.008 mm / 300 mm (±0.0003 in / 12 in) |
| Machine Dimensions | 3,250 x 2,710 x 2,900 mm (128 x 107 x 114 in) (L x W x H) |
| Machine Weight | 4,500 kg (9,900 lb) |
Specifications sourced from kaast-usa.com — verified 2026-09-25
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 48 m/min (1,890 in/min) rapids, faster than the 44 m/min (1,730 in/min) X and Y rapids of the V-Mill 810
- 24-station arm-type tool changer in the listed figures
- Positioning accuracy listed as ±0.008 mm / 300 mm (±0.0003 in / 12 in)
- 4,500 kg (9,900 lb) on a 3,250 x 2,710 mm (128 x 107 in) footprint, lighter than the 5,900 kg (13,000 lb) V-Mill 810
- Cutting feed programmable up to 12,000 mm/min (472 in/min)
- Choice of BT40 or CAT40 spindle taper
Limitations
- Table load is 500 kg (1,100 lb), under half the 1,080 kg (2,380 lb) of the V-Mill 810
- 15 kW (20 hp) and 10,000 rpm, against 26 kW (35 hp) and 12,000 rpm on the V-Mill 810
- Y travel of 450 mm (17.7 in) and a table 420 mm (16.5 in) deep limit fixture depth
- No tool diameter, length or weight limits appear in the listed figures; confirm them before choosing tooling
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
760 mm (30 in) in X, 450 mm (17.7 in) in Y and 520 mm (20.5 in) in Z. The table is 900 x 420 mm (35.4 x 16.5 in), the spindle nose to table distance is 100-620 mm (3.9-24.4 in) and the spindle center is 517 mm (20.35 in) from the column.
02
500 kg (1,100 lb). The table is 900 x 420 mm (35.4 x 16.5 in) with three 14 mm (0.55 in) T-slots at a 125 mm (4.9 in) pitch. For heavier setups the V-Mill 810 is listed at 1,080 kg (2,380 lb) on a 950 x 480 mm (37.4 x 19 in) table.
03
A 24-station arm-type tool changer, on a BT40 or CAT40 spindle taper. The listed figures do not give the maximum tool diameter, length or weight, or a tool change time, so ask KAAST for those before planning large cutters.
04
The VF-Mill A 7L is lighter and lower powered: 4,500 kg (9,900 lb), 15 kW (20 hp), 10,000 rpm and a 500 kg (1,100 lb) table load. The V-Mill 810 is listed at 5,900 kg (13,000 lb), 26 kW (35 hp), 12,000 rpm and 1,080 kg (2,380 lb), with 28 tools as standard. The VF-Mill A 7L has the higher rapid rate, 48 m/min (1,890 in/min).
05
KAAST lists ±0.008 mm / 300 mm (±0.0003 in / 12 in). That is an accuracy stated per 300 mm of travel, so it should not be read as the error over the full 760 mm (30 in) of X. No repeatability figure appears in the listed figures.
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