Okuma V40R
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Key Specifications
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
max turning diameter
spindle torque
chuck size
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Okuma V40R is a chucking lathe for short, wide parts: 400 mm (15.75 in) maximum turning diameter, 450 mm (17.72 in) turning length and a 500 mm (19.69 in) maximum swing. The standard chuck is a 381 mm (15 in) hydraulic unit, nearly as large as the turning diameter itself, and a 457 mm (18 in) chuck is optional.
Okuma's table gives a torque figure for this model: 500 Nm (369 ft-lb), from a 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) spindle running 25 to 2,500 rpm. The two power ratings sit close together, so the lower one still leaves most of the headline power available for long cuts. Rapid traverse is 24 m/min (78.74 fpm).
The V760EX is the next size up, at 760 mm (29.92 in) turning diameter, 770 mm (30.31 in) turning length and 30/22 kW, with a lower 2,000 rpm top speed. The 2SP-V40 is listed with the same 400 mm diameter, 450 mm length, 500 mm swing and 22/18.5 kW as the V40R.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 400 mm (15.75 in) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 500 Nm (369 ft-lb) |
| Chuck Size | 381 mm (15 in) hydraulic, optional 457 mm (18 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 24 m/min (78.74 fpm) |
| Max Swing | 500 mm (19.69 in) |
| Spindle Speed | 25–2,500 rpm |
| Max Turning Length | 450 mm (17.72 in) |
Specifications sourced from okuma.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 500 Nm (369 ft-lb) of spindle torque from a 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) motor
- 381 mm (15 in) hydraulic chuck as standard, with a 457 mm (18 in) chuck optional
- Spindle range of 25 to 2,500 rpm, above the 2,000 rpm of the larger V760EX
- 24 m/min (78.74 fpm) rapid traverse over a 450 mm (17.72 in) turning length
Limitations
- Maximum turning diameter is 400 mm (15.75 in); the V760EX goes to 760 mm (29.92 in)
- Turning length is 450 mm (17.72 in), so this is for disc and hub shapes, not shafts
- The 457 mm (18 in) chuck is an option, not part of the base machine
- No turret station count or tool size rows in Okuma's headline table
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The standard chuck is 381 mm (15 in), hydraulic. A 457 mm (18 in) chuck is listed as an option. Maximum turning diameter is 400 mm (15.75 in) and maximum swing is 500 mm (19.69 in), so check jaw and fixture clearance against the swing figure.
02
The spindle is listed at 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) and 500 Nm (369 ft-lb), with a speed range of 25 to 2,500 rpm. Okuma's table gives the torque as a single figure and does not state the speed at which it is reached.
03
The V760EX is nearly twice the size: 760 mm (29.92 in) turning diameter, 770 mm (30.31 in) turning length and an 800 mm (31.50 in) swing, with 30/22 kW (40/30 hp). The V40R turns 400 mm (15.75 in) by 450 mm (17.72 in) with 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp), and runs faster, 2,500 rpm against 2,000 rpm on the V760EX. Both rapid at 24 m/min (78.74 fpm).
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