Leadwell V-30iT
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Table Size
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Overview
The Leadwell V-30iT is a compact vertical machining center with 762 mm (30.0 in) of X travel, an 800 x 430 mm (31.5 x 16.9 in) table and a No. 40 taper spindle that runs to 10,000 RPM. Its table of figures comes from a third-party listing and has not been confirmed against a Leadwell page, so it should be treated as unverified.
That matters here, because the table contradicts itself. Y travel and Z travel each appear in two rows with different figures, so neither is quoted on this page; measure both on the machine. X travel is consistent at 762 mm (30.0 in). The table is 800 x 430 mm (31.5 x 16.9 in) with a maximum load of 500 kg (1,102 lb), which suits vises and small fixtures. A rotary table plus its workholding would use up much of it.
Spindle speed is 10,000 RPM, with 12,000 and 15,000 RPM listed as options, on a No. 40 (BT40 / CAT40) taper. Power is 15 / 11 kW (20 / 15 hp), and the two ratings are not labelled. The speed fitted and the taper standard both need to be read from the machine, since they decide which holders fit and how well small cutters run.
Tools sit in a 20-tool arm-type ATC, and the maximum feed rate is 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm). The control is a Fanuc 0iMF, with a Mitsubishi M80 as an option. Weight is approx. 5,500 kg (12,125 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 762 mm (30.0 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 430 mm (16.9 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Table Size | 800 x 430 mm (31.5 x 16.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM (12,000 / 15,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 / 11 kW (20 / 15 hp) |
| Spindle Taper | No. 40 (BT40 / CAT40) |
| Feed Rate Max | 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Tool Changer Capacity | 20 tools (arm-type ATC) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0iMF (Mitsubishi M80 optional) |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) |
| X | 30" |
| Y | 18" |
| Z | 15" |
| Power | 20 hp |
| RPM | 12,000 RPM |
Specifications sourced from machinetools.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, with 12,000 and 15,000 RPM options
- 20 tools in an arm-type ATC
- Maximum feed rate of 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm)
- No. 40 taper in BT40 or CAT40, with a Fanuc 0iMF control or an optional Mitsubishi M80
Limitations
- Maximum table load is 500 kg (1,102 lb)
- Y and Z travel are each listed twice with different figures and have to be measured
- The 12,000 and 15,000 RPM spindles are options; the base speed is 10,000 RPM
- Spindle power is given as 15 / 11 kW (20 / 15 hp) with no torque figure
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel is listed as 762 mm (30.0 in). Y and Z are each given twice in the table with different figures, so they are not stated here and should be measured on the machine. The table is 800 x 430 mm (31.5 x 16.9 in) and carries up to 500 kg (1,102 lb).
02
The listed speed is 10,000 RPM, with 12,000 and 15,000 RPM as options. Power is 15 / 11 kW (20 / 15 hp) and the taper is No. 40, given as BT40 / CAT40. Read the spindle nameplate on a machine being offered, because the option fitted is not visible from the model name.
03
The control row lists a Fanuc 0iMF, with a Mitsubishi M80 as an option. The two need different post-processors and operator training, so confirm which one is on the machine. No control options or software features are listed beyond the names.
04
20 tools in an arm-type ATC. Tool change time and the maximum tool diameter, length and weight are not listed, so those limits must come from the machine's manual. Maximum feed rate is 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm).
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