Starrag Dorries VC Series
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Key Specifications
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
models
table diameter range
max workpiece weight
main drive power
How much does the Starrag Dorries VC Series cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Starrag. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Starrag Dorries VC Series covers the large end of vertical turning: models run from the VC 3500 through the VC 12000, with table diameters of 3,000 - 10,000 mm (118 - 394 in) and a maximum turning diameter listed up to 12,000 mm. The table carries up to 350,000 kg (771,618 lb), and the main drive is rated 120 - 300 kW in S1 continuous duty.
Weight is the figure that sets this series apart. A 350,000 kg table load describes parts that are lifted by heavy crane and are slow to re-clamp, so the usual aim is to finish every turned surface in as few clampings as possible. The turning diameter is larger than the biggest table, 12,000 mm against 10,000 mm, a margin of 20% that lets the widest parts overhang the table on extended jaws or fixtures.
Drive power depends on the model and spans 120 to 300 kW. The S1 rating means the motor can hold that output continuously, which is what a roughing pass lasting hours on a large diameter asks for. No torque or table speed is listed, so the cutting force available at a given diameter has to be confirmed with Starrag for the model in question.
The maximum turning length is listed as 10,000 mm, which on a vertical lathe is the height of the work above the table. The control is Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. For tables below 3,000 mm, the Dorries VC-V Series is the line to look at: its table diameters are listed as 1,250 - 9,000 mm.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Models | VC 3500 through VC 12000 |
| Table Diameter Range | 3,000 - 10,000 mm (118 - 394 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | Up to 350,000 kg (771,618 lb) |
| Main Drive Power | 120 - 300 kW (S1 continuous) |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK ONE |
| Max Turning Diameter | 1,400 to 12,000 mm |
| Max Turning Length | 10,000 mm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 120 – 300 kW (S1 operation) |
| Table Load Max | 350,000 kg (350 tons) |
Specifications sourced from starrag.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Table load up to 350,000 kg (771,618 lb)
- Table diameters of 3,000 - 10,000 mm (118 - 394 in) across the VC 3500 through VC 12000 models
- Turning diameter up to 12,000 mm, 20% beyond the largest table
- Main drive rated 120 - 300 kW in S1 continuous duty, so full power can be held through long roughing passes
- Turning length, which is the height above the table, up to 10,000 mm
Limitations
- No table speed or torque is listed, so cutting capacity at a given diameter cannot be read from the table
- The 120 - 300 kW power range and the table range are given for the series; per-model figures have to be requested
- Only one control is listed, Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
- Neither machine weight nor footprint is listed, and a 350,000 kg table load implies a purpose-built foundation and matching crane capacity
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Models run from the VC 3500 through the VC 12000. Table diameters span 3,000 - 10,000 mm (118 - 394 in), the maximum turning diameter is listed up to 12,000 mm and the maximum turning length is 10,000 mm.
02
Up to 350,000 kg (771,618 lb), which the table also states as 350 tons. That is a series maximum, so confirm the load rating of the specific model, and plan the foundation and crane capacity around the heaviest part you intend to turn.
03
The main drive is rated 120 - 300 kW depending on the model, in S1 continuous duty, which means the rating is one the motor can sustain and not a short-term peak. Torque and table speed are not listed.
04
The listed control is Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. No alternative control appears in the table, so a shop standardised on another system should raise that with Starrag before ordering.
05
The headline figures overlap: the Dorries VC-V Series is also listed with turning diameters up to 12,000 mm, a 10,000 mm turning length and 120 – 300 kW of spindle power. Its table diameters are listed as 1,250 - 9,000 mm against 3,000 - 10,000 mm here, so the Dorries VC-V Series reaches down to smaller tables.
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