Milltronics VM250IL-5X
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Milltronics VM250IL-5X cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Milltronics VM250IL-5X sits above the VM200-5X as the bigger 5-axis vertical, pairing a 9.8 in (249 mm) rotary table with 30 x 20 x 20.5 in (762 x 508 x 521 mm) of linear travel and a 40-tool double-arm changer. Its BIG-PLUS ISO No. 40 spindle is listed at 12,000 rpm (15k optional). Next to the VM200-5X, with its 7.8 in (198 mm) table and 24 tools, this is a much more substantial machine: 13,068 lb (5,928 kg) against 7,738 lb (3,510 kg), about 69% heavier.
Travel is generous relative to the table. With 30 in (762 mm) of X over a 9.8 in (249 mm) platter, the spindle can clear a tilted part and still come around its far side with a long tool. C rotates 360°, A swings from +30° to -110°, and both are listed at 25 rpm. Load capacity is 440 lb (200 kg) and the platter carries six 0.47 in (12 mm) T-slots. Spindle nose to table distance is given as 3.5 / 24 in (89 / 610 mm).
The spindle is rated 15/10 hp (11.2/7.5 kW), and no torque figure appears in the table. That is modest for the weight of the machine: the VM3020IL is listed at 24/15 hp (17.9/11.2 kW) and 89 lb-ft (121 Nm) at the same 12,000 rpm. The speed, the 40 pockets and the ±0.0002 in (±0.005 mm) positioning accuracy point toward finishing complex parts, not hogging material. Holders are CT40 with MAS60 retention knobs, limited to 3 in (76 mm) in diameter, 9.84 in (250 mm) in length and 15.4 lb (7.0 kg).
Rapids are listed as 1,200/1,000 ipm (30.5/25.4 m/min); the table does not say which axes take which figure. Cutting feed is 500 ipm (12.7 m/min). Check the building before ordering, because the machine is 123.4 in (3,134 mm) tall with a nominal operating footprint of 86 x 106 in (2,184 x 2,692 mm), and the power requirement is listed at 26 kVA. The control is the Milltronics INSPIRE+ with a 19 in colour LCD touch screen.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 30 in (762 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 20.5 in (521 mm) |
| C Axis Range | 360° |
| A Axis Range | +30° / -110° |
| Table Size | 9.8 in (249 mm) diameter |
| Max Table Load | 440 lb (200 kg) |
| Table T Slot Width | 0.47 in (12 mm) x6 |
| Spindle Taper | BIG-PLUS® ISO No. 40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (15k optional) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15/10 hp (11.2/7.5 kW) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 3.5 / 24 in (89 / 610 mm) |
| Tool Capacity | 40 / Double arm |
| Tool Shank | CT40 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3 in (76 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15.4 lb (7.0 kg) |
| Retention Knob | MAS60 |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 1,200/1,000 ipm (30.5/25.4 m/min) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 500 ipm (12.7 m/min) |
| Rotary Axis Speed | 25 rpm |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.0002 in (±0.005 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 13,068 lb (5,928 kg) |
| Machine Height | 123.4 in (3,134 mm) |
| Machine Footprint | 86 x 106 in (2,184 x 2,692 mm) nominal operating (W x D) |
| Power Requirement | 26 kVA / 31 A |
| Voltage Requirement | 208-240 V, 3-phase |
| CNC Control | Milltronics INSPIRE+ with 19 in colour LCD touch screen |
Specifications sourced from milltronics.com — verified 2026-09-24
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 40-tool double-arm changer, where the VM200-5X holds 24 tools
- 12,000 rpm BIG-PLUS ISO No. 40 spindle, with 15k listed as an option
- Positioning accuracy listed at ±0.0002 in (±0.005 mm)
- 30 x 20 x 20.5 in (762 x 508 x 521 mm) of linear travel around a 9.8 in (249 mm) table leaves room to reach a tilted part
- The A axis covers +30° / -110° and C a full 360°, so undercut features are reachable in one clamping
Limitations
- Table load is 440 lb (200 kg), fixture included, on a 9.8 in (249 mm) table
- Spindle power of 15/10 hp (11.2/7.5 kW) with no torque figure listed; the VM3020IL is listed at 24/15 hp (17.9/11.2 kW)
- Maximum tool diameter is 3 in (76 mm), smaller than the 3.5 in (89 mm) accepted by the VM200-5X
- At 123.4 in (3,134 mm) tall and 13,068 lb (5,928 kg), ceiling height and floor capacity need checking before delivery
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Linear travels are 30 in (762 mm) in X, 20 in (508 mm) in Y and 20.5 in (521 mm) in Z. The rotary table is 9.8 in (249 mm) in diameter with six 0.47 in (12 mm) T-slots and a 440 lb (200 kg) load limit. Spindle nose to table distance is listed as 3.5 / 24 in (89 / 610 mm).
02
A BIG-PLUS ISO No. 40 spindle listed at 12,000 rpm (15k optional) and 15/10 hp (11.2/7.5 kW). Milltronics's table for this model gives no torque figure, so request the power and torque curve if the work includes heavy cuts.
03
It is larger in every headline figure. The VM200-5X has a 7.8 in (198 mm) table rated for 330 lb (150 kg), a 10,000 rpm spindle at 10/7.5 hp (7.5/5.6 kW), 24 tools and a weight of 7,738 lb (3,510 kg). The VM250IL-5X has a 9.8 in (249 mm) table, 440 lb (200 kg) capacity, 12,000 rpm (15k optional), 15/10 hp (11.2/7.5 kW), 40 tools and weighs 13,068 lb (5,928 kg).
04
Each tool can be up to 3 in (76 mm) in diameter, 9.84 in (250 mm) long and 15.4 lb (7.0 kg). The magazine holds 40 tools on a double-arm changer, using CT40 shanks and MAS60 retention knobs.
05
The nominal operating footprint is 86 x 106 in (2,184 x 2,692 mm), width by depth, and the machine is 123.4 in (3,134 mm) high. It weighs 13,068 lb (5,928 kg), so check floor loading and the rigging route as well as ceiling height.
