ROMI VTL 500MR
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
max swing diameter
door opening
max turning diameter
max turning diameter recommended
How much does the ROMI VTL 500MR cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Driven tools are what the M in ROMI VTL 500MR stands for. It is the 500 mm (20 in) vertical turning center with a BMT 65 turret, 12 stations for fixed and driven tools, so bolt circles, cross holes and milled flats are cut while the part is still in the chuck. Romi prints its figures in a shared column with the VTL 500ML.
The live-tool drive is rated 9 hp / 7 kW with 42 Nm (30 lb-ft), runs from 4 to 4,000 rpm and takes ER-32 collets for Ø 3 - Ø 20 mm tools in both axial and radial holders. On a disc-shaped part that covers the usual secondary work: drilling and tapping a flange pattern, or milling a slot across a face. No Y axis appears in the table.
Fitting the driven turret costs some height. Maximum turning height is 620 mm (24 in), where the fixed-tool VTL 500R reaches 668 mm (26 in). Everything else matches that machine: 500 mm (20 in) maximum and 390 mm (15.4 in) recommended turning diameter, 325 mm (12.8 in) of X and 700 mm (28 in) of Z travel, and 30 m/min (1,181 in/min) rapids.
Main spindle power is 28 hp / 21 kW through an A2-8” nose at 2 to 2,500 rpm, with 624 Nm (460 lb-ft). Chucks are 315 or 390 mm (12.4 or 15.4 in). A linear scale on X and Z is optional for work that needs tighter positioning. Installed power is 30 kVA, weight 5,000 kg (11,000 lbs), and the Siemens Sinumerik 828D handles programming.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Swing Diameter | 740 mm (29 in) |
| Door Opening | 640 mm (25 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 500 mm (20 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter Recommended | 390 mm (15.4 in) |
| Max Turning Height | 620 mm (24 in) |
| X Axis Travel | 325 mm (12.8 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 700 mm (28 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 in/min) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 30 m/min (1,181 in/min) |
| Spindle Nose | ASA A2-8” |
| Chuck Size | 315 or 390 mm (12.4 or 15.4 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 2 to 2,500 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 624 Nm (460 lb-ft) |
| Max Weight on Chuck | 590 kg (1,300 lbs) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| Turret Tooling | BMT 65 |
| Turret Tool Section | 25 x 25 mm (0.98 x 0.98 in) |
| Turret Boring Bar Diameter | Ø 40 mm (1.57 in) |
| Driven Tool Collet | ER-32 (Ø 3 - Ø 20 mm) (axial and radial holders) |
| Driven Tool Speed | 4 to 4,000 rpm |
| Driven Tool Power | 9 hp / 7 kW (S2 - 30 min. rating) |
| Driven Tool Torque | 42 Nm (30 lb-ft) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 28 hp / 21 kW (S2 - 30 min. rating) |
| Power Requirement | 30 kVA |
| Floor Space | 1.7 x 2.3 m (67 x 91 in) without chip conveyor |
| Machine Weight | 5,000 kg (11,000 lbs) |
| Machine Height | 3.4 m (134 in) |
| CNC Control | Siemens Sinumerik 828D |
Specifications sourced from romi.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- BMT 65 turret with 12 stations for fixed and driven tools
- Driven tools at 4 to 4,000 rpm with 9 hp / 7 kW and 42 Nm (30 lb-ft)
- ER-32 axial and radial holders for Ø 3 - Ø 20 mm tools
- Same 1.7 x 2.3 m (67 x 91 in) footprint as the fixed-tool model
- Linear roller guides with 30 m/min (1,181 in/min) rapids
Limitations
- Turning height is 620 mm (24 in), less than the 668 mm (26 in) of the VTL 500R
- No Y axis is listed, so milling stays on the centre line
- Spindle speed is capped at 2,400 rpm with the 390 mm (15.4 in) chuck
- Linear scales on X and Z are optional
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Drilling, milling and tapping, according to Romi. The driven tool motor is rated 9 hp / 7 kW (S2 - 30 min. rating) with 42 Nm (30 lb-ft) and a speed range of 4 to 4,000 rpm. Holders are ER-32 for Ø 3 - Ø 20 mm tools, axial and radial.
02
In height, yes. Maximum turning height is 620 mm (24 in), against 668 mm (26 in) on the VTL 500R. Turning diameter, chuck sizes and the 590 kg (1,300 lbs) maximum weight on the chuck are unchanged.
03
BMT 65, with 12 stations. Square tools are 25 x 25 mm (0.98 x 0.98 in) and boring bars Ø 40 mm (1.57 in). The larger VTL 700MR uses BMT 75 with ER-40 holders.
04
An A2-8” spindle running from 2 to 2,500 rpm, driven by a 28 hp / 21 kW motor on the S2 - 30 min. rating, with 624 Nm (460 lb-ft) on the power graph. The chuck is 315 or 390 mm (12.4 or 15.4 in).
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