Starrag Dorries VC-V Series
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Key Specifications
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
models
table diameter range
turning diameter range
max turning height
How much does the Starrag Dorries VC-V 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
Twelve models make up the Starrag Dorries VC-V Series, from the VC 1600 V through the VC 12000 V, which gives this vertical turning line a very wide span: turning diameters of 1,400 - 12,000 mm on tables of 1,250 - 9,000 mm. Maximum turning height is 10,000 mm and workpiece weight goes up to 350,000 kg.
At both ends of the range the turning diameter is larger than the table. The ranges start at 1,400 mm of turning diameter against a 1,250 mm table, 12% more, and end at 12,000 mm against 9,000 mm, a third more. Parts near the top of a model's range therefore overhang the table and depend on jaws or fixtures that reach outward, which is worth settling with Starrag when the workholding is specified.
The table runs on hydrostatic guides. In a hydrostatic bearing the table floats on a pressurised oil film with no metal-to-metal contact, which is the usual way to carry loads of this order with low friction and good damping. The main drive is rated 120 - 300 kW in S1 continuous duty, depending on the model.
Control is Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. No table speed, torque or machine weight is listed, and the weight and power figures are series ranges, so the data for an individual model has to be requested.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Models | VC 1600 V through VC 12000 V (12 models) |
| Table Diameter Range | 1,250 - 9,000 mm |
| Turning Diameter Range | 1,400 - 12,000 mm |
| Max Turning Height | 10,000 mm |
| Main Drive Power | 120 - 300 kW (S1 continuous) |
| Table Guide Type | Hydrostatic |
| 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 |
Specifications sourced from starrag.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 12 models from the VC 1600 V through the VC 12000 V cover turning diameters of 1,400 - 12,000 mm
- Hydrostatic table guide, which carries heavy loads on an oil film without metal-to-metal contact
- Workpiece weight up to 350,000 kg and turning height up to 10,000 mm
- Main drive rated 120 - 300 kW in S1 continuous duty
- Turning diameter exceeds the table diameter, 12,000 mm against a 9,000 mm table at the top of the range
Limitations
- Table speed and torque are not listed, so cutting capacity cannot be compared from the table alone
- Weight, power and diameter are given as series ranges; the figures for one model have to be requested
- Siemens SINUMERIK ONE is the only control listed
- A hydrostatic table depends on its oil supply, and the supply unit is not described in the listed figures
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Twelve, from the VC 1600 V through the VC 12000 V. Table diameters run 1,250 - 9,000 mm and turning diameters 1,400 - 12,000 mm, so one series spans a wide band of vertical lathe sizes.
02
The table guide type is listed as hydrostatic. The table is carried on a film of pressurised oil and not on rolling elements or sliding metal surfaces, which suits the listed workpiece weights of up to 350,000 kg and gives low friction and good damping during the cut.
03
Turning diameter is listed as 1,400 - 12,000 mm, maximum turning height as 10,000 mm and workpiece weight as up to 350,000 kg. These are ranges and maximums for the series; each of the 12 models has its own limits.
04
The main drive is rated 120 - 300 kW in S1 continuous duty, depending on the model, and the control is Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. Torque and table speed are not part of the listed figures.
05
Turning diameter, turning length and drive power are listed identically: the Dorries VC Series also shows 1,400 to 12,000 mm, 10,000 mm and 120 – 300 kW. The tables differ, at 3,000 - 10,000 mm (118 - 394 in) on the Dorries VC Series against 1,250 - 9,000 mm here, and this series lists a hydrostatic table guide.
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