Litz VC-1000A
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Litz VC-1000A cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Litz VC-1000A 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 Litz VC-1000A is the one-metre machine of the VC series: 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of X travel, 560 mm (22.0 in) of Y, 600 mm (23.6 in) of Z and a table rated for 750 kg (1,653 lb). Spindle speed is 10,000 rpm, belt-driven, with BT-40 tooling.
On paper it overlaps with the DV-1000 from the same maker, which has identical travels and table. The differences are in the drive train and the control. The VC-1000A has an 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) spindle motor and 3 / 3 / 4 kW axis motors, and FANUC 0iMF-Plus is its standard control. It is also heavier, at 7,500 kg (16,534 lb).
How would a shop use that? A stronger spindle motor and bigger axis drives matter on long roughing passes across a 1,000 x 560 mm (39.4 x 22.0 in) table, where the cut is sustained and the table is carrying a plate or a mould base. With 120 to 720 mm (4.7 to 28.3 in) under the spindle nose, a rotary table with a tailstock also fits; the 4th axis is on the option list.
Tools may be 300 mm (11.8 in) long. The standard magazine is 24T, with a 32T arm type as an option. Coolant through the ballscrews, linear roller guideways and linear scales are optional on all three axes. The coolant tank holds 290 L and supply is 25 kVA.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 1,020 mm (40.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 560 mm (22.0 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 120 to 720 mm (4.7 to 28.3 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 24 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 80 / 125 mm (3.1 / 4.9 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Tool Change Method | ARM |
| Tool Shank | BT-40 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) |
| Axis Motors Xyz | 3 / 3 / 4 kW |
| Table Size | 1,000 x 560 mm (39.4 x 22.0 in) |
| Max Table Load | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| T-Slots | 5 x 18 x 100 mm |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1-20,000 mm/min (up to 787 ipm) |
| Machine Weight | 7,500 kg (16,534 lb) |
| Power Requirement | 25 kVA |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 290 L |
| Compressed Air | 6 kg/cm² |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 36 / 36 / 24 m/min (1,417 / 1,417 / 945 ipm) |
Specifications sourced from litzhitech.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,020 x 560 x 600 mm travels and a 750 kg (1,653 lb) table load
- 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) belt-driven spindle at 10,000 rpm
- 3 / 3 / 4 kW axis motors with 36 / 36 / 24 m/min (1,417 / 1,417 / 945 ipm) rapids
- Direct-drive and built-in spindle options up to 20,000 rpm
- FANUC 0iMF-Plus is the standard control
Limitations
- Tool weight limit of 7 kg (15 lb)
- Chip conveyor, chip cart and wash down device are options
- 24 tools unless the 32T magazine is ordered
- BT-40 only; a larger taper starts with the VC-1200A(B)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Travels of 1,020 x 560 x 600 mm (40.2 x 22.0 x 23.6 in), a 1,000 x 560 mm (39.4 x 22.0 in) table rated for 750 kg (1,653 lb), a 10,000 rpm BT-40 belt spindle with an 11 / 15 kW motor, and a 24-tool arm changer.
02
Travels and table size match. The VC-1000A lists an 11 / 15 kW spindle motor, 3 / 3 / 4 kW axis motors and a weight of 7,500 kg (16,534 lb). The DV-1000 lists 7.5 / 11 kW, 2.0 / 2.0 / 3.5 kW and 7,000 kg (15,432 lb), with a Mitsubishi M80 control.
03
Yes, with an optional spindle. Litz lists a 12,000 rpm belt spindle, 12,000 rpm and 15,000 rpm direct-drive spindles, and 15,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm built-in spindles.
04
The machine weighs 7,500 kg (16,534 lb) and requires 25 kVA, with compressed air at 6 kg/cm². The coolant tank capacity is 290 L.
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