Pinnacle LV5
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Pinnacle LV5 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Pinnacle LV5 is a small high-speed vertical machining center with 510 mm (20.1 in) of X, 410 mm (16.1 in) of Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z. It moves at 36 / 36 / 36 m/min in all three axes and weighs 3,400 kg (7,496 lb).
Speed is the point of the machine. Pinnacle lists a direct-drive spindle at 12,000 (15,000) rpm and, for the ISO30 taper, a built-in spindle at 24,000 (36,000/HSK-E40) rpm. The page states a choice of 12000, 15000, 24000 and 36000rpm. The motor is small, 3.7 / 5.5 kW (5.0 / 7.4 hp), which fits small cutters in aluminium, copper, graphite and hardened inserts, not heavy stock removal.
Both ISO30 and ISO40 spindles are offered, and the table notes that both are available on the LV5 and the LV8. Draw bar force is 300 kgf for ISO30 and 600 kgf for ISO40. The 660x410 mm (26.0x16.1 in) table carries 300 kg (661 lb), and the magazine holds 20 tools.
Pinnacle describes the compact body and high-speed capability as suited to machining mass production parts. Castings are Meehanite iron, tempered to relieve stress. The machine fits in 1,700 x 2,250 mm (66.9 x 88.6 in) and runs from 220 V at 15 kVA. The LV8 has the same spindle and speed on a longer 810 mm (31.9 in) X travel.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 660x410 mm (26.0x16.1 in) |
| X Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Max Table Load | 300 kg (661 lb) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 100~610 mm (3.9~24.0 in) |
| T-Slots | 14x125x3 (Width x Distance x Number mm) |
| Spindle Taper | ISO30; ISO40 |
| Spindle Center to Column | ISO30: 462 mm (18.2 in); ISO40: 562 mm (22.1 in) |
| Spindle Speed Direct Drive | 12,000 (15,000) rpm |
| Spindle Speed Built in | ISO30: 24,000 (36,000/HSK-E40) rpm |
| Draw Bar Force | ISO30: 300 kgf; ISO40: 600 kgf |
| Spindle Motor Power | 3.7 / 5.5 kW (5.0 / 7.4 hp) (con/30 min) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 36 / 36 / 36 m/min |
| Tool Magazine Type | Disk |
| Tool Capacity | 20 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Adjacent Tools Ø75/W/O Adjacent Tools Ø150 mm (Adjacent Tools Ø3.0/W/O Adjacent Tools Ø5.9 in) |
| Air Requirement | 6 kg/cm² |
| Power Requirements | 220 V |
| Power Requirement | 15 kVA |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 150 L |
| Machine Weight | 3,400 kg (7,496 lb) |
| Machine Height | 2,815 mm (110.8 in) |
| Floor Space | 1,700 x 2,250 mm (66.9 x 88.6 in) (L x W) |
Specifications sourced from pinnacle-mc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Built-in spindle listed at 24,000 (36,000/HSK-E40) rpm for the ISO30 taper
- 36 / 36 / 36 m/min rapids in all three axes
- Small footprint of 1,700 x 2,250 mm (66.9 x 88.6 in) and a 15 kVA supply
- Choice of ISO30 or ISO40 spindle on the same machine
Limitations
- Spindle motor is 3.7 / 5.5 kW (5.0 / 7.4 hp), so roughing capacity is limited
- Table load is 300 kg (661 lb) on a 660x410 mm (26.0x16.1 in) table
- The built-in high-speed spindle is listed for ISO30 only; ISO40 stops at 12,000 (15,000) rpm
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The direct-drive spindle is listed at 12,000 (15,000) rpm. With the ISO30 taper a built-in spindle is listed at 24,000 (36,000/HSK-E40) rpm. Pinnacle summarises the choice as 12000, 15000, 24000 and 36000rpm. The motor is 3.7 / 5.5 kW (5.0 / 7.4 hp).
02
X is 510 mm (20.1 in), Y is 410 mm (16.1 in) and Z is 510 mm (20.1 in). The table is 660x410 mm (26.0x16.1 in), and the spindle nose is 100~610 mm (3.9~24.0 in) from its surface.
03
Size. The LV8 has 810 mm (31.9 in) of X and 510 mm (20.1 in) of Y on a 910x510 mm (35.8x20.1 in) table and weighs 3,600 kg (7,937 lb). Spindle choices, the 36 m/min rapids and the 300 kg table load are shared with the LV5.
04
The control list on the page reads MITSUBISHI M80, FANUC 0i-MF, HEIDENHAIN TNC640, SIEMENS 828D and FAGOR 8055i Plus. The axis motor rows in the table are given for the Mitsubishi version.
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