Republic Lagun VBMA-1300
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
Repeatability
How much does the Republic Lagun VBMA-1300 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Tall and long workpieces are where the Republic Lagun VBMA-1300 separates from the smaller VBMA bed mills. Z travel is 28 in (711 mm), X travel 51 in (1,295 mm) and Y travel 24 in (610 mm), over a table of 71 x 17 in (1,803 x 432 mm) rated for 1,760 lb (798 kg).
Lagun describes the structure in some detail. The saddle is extra wide and supports almost 100% of the table length, which limits table droop when a heavy part sits near one end. The X axis slides on a dovetail, while Y and Z use box ways; all are hardened and ground and faced with Turcite B, which the maker says also helps damp vibration in interrupted cuts. Each axis has a large diameter double-nut ball screw driven through 1:2 ratio timing belt pulleys to raise drive torque.
The head carries a 5 HP (3.7 kW) NST# 40 spindle with a top speed of 3,600 rpm and 5.5 in (140 mm) of quill travel. That is the same spindle rating as the VBMA-1000, on a machine with far more travel, so metal removal per pass is no higher; what grows is the size of part that can be reached in one setup.
Fanuc 0i-MF controls are stated as standard. The table X and Y axes can be moved by a manual pulse generator and the quill by hand for manual machining. Steel telescopic covers protect X and Y, with an accordion cover on the Z ways, and lubrication is fully automatic. Positioning accuracy is listed at 0.0004 in/ft.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 71 x 17 in (1,803 x 432 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 1,760 lb (798 kg) |
| X Axis Travel | 51 in (1,295 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 28 in (711 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 5 HP (3.7 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 3,600 rpm |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.0004 in/ft |
| Repeatability | 0.0002 in/ft |
| Spindle Taper | NST# 40 |
| Quill Travel | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Controlled Axes | 3 |
Specifications sourced from lagun.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 28 in (711 mm) of Z travel and 24 in (610 mm) of Y travel
- Extra-wide saddle supporting almost 100% of the table length
- Double-nut ball screws on all three axes with 1:2 ratio timing belt drives
- Dovetail X axis and box-way Y and Z, hardened, ground and faced with Turcite B
- Fanuc 0i-MF controls stated as standard
Limitations
- Same 5 HP (3.7 kW), 3,600 rpm spindle as the much smaller VBMA-1000
- Table is 17 in (432 mm) wide against 24 in (610 mm) of Y travel
- The Z ways have an accordion rubber cover, not steel telescopic covers
- Quill travel of 5.5 in (140 mm) is the only manual Z movement described
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel is 51 in (1,295 mm), Y travel 24 in (610 mm) and Z travel 28 in (711 mm). The table is 71 x 17 in (1,803 x 432 mm) with a weight capacity of 1,760 lb (798 kg).
02
A dovetail design on the X axis and box ways on Y and Z. The maker says the ways are hardened and ground, with Turcite B anti-friction material on the sliding surfaces and gibs, and that full automatic lubrication is fitted.
03
The VBMA-1600 extends X travel to 63 in (1,600 mm) and Y travel to 28 in (711 mm) and has an 86.6 x 20 in (2,200 x 508 mm) table rated for 2,200 lb (998 kg). Z travel is 28 in (711 mm) on both, and both list a 5 HP (3.7 kW) spindle at 3,600 rpm.
04
Lagun describes the VBMA-1300 as featuring standard Fanuc 0i-MF controls. The X and Y axes can also be moved with a manual pulse generator, and the quill can be moved up and down by hand for manual machining.
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