Starrag Dorries VT Series
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Key Specifications
Max Workpiece ⌀
machine type
table diameter vt14
table diameter vt20
table diameter vt28
max workpiece height
How much does the Starrag Dorries VT 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 VT Series is a line of single-column vertical turning lathes offered in three table sizes: 1,250 mm (49.2 in) on the VT14, 1,800 mm (70.9 in) on the VT20 and 2,500 mm (98.4 in) on the VT28. For the series as a whole Starrag gives a maximum workpiece diameter of 2,800 mm (110 in), a maximum workpiece height of 2,650 mm (104 in) and a maximum workpiece weight of 17,000 kg (37,479 lb).
Two of those figures deserve a second look. The largest workpiece diameter is 12% more than the 2,500 mm table of the VT28, so the biggest rings and discs overhang the table and are held on jaws or fixtures that reach past its edge. The height limit of 2,650 mm is close to the maximum diameter, which makes the series as suited to tall housings and casings as to flat rings.
The maximums are stated once for the whole series and not per size, so a buyer with a part near 2,800 mm, 2,650 mm or 17,000 kg should confirm which table size carries it. The listed figures also stop at the work envelope: there is no table speed, drive power or torque to judge cutting capacity from. Work beyond this envelope belongs on the Dorries VC Series, which is listed with turning diameters of 1,400 to 12,000 mm.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Single-column vertical turning lathe |
| Table Diameter Vt14 | 1,250 mm (49.2 in) |
| Table Diameter Vt20 | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Table Diameter Vt28 | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 2,800 mm (110 in) |
| Max Workpiece Height | 2,650 mm (104 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 17,000 kg (37,479 lb) |
Specifications sourced from starrag.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Three table sizes in one series: 1,250 mm (49.2 in), 1,800 mm (70.9 in) and 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
- Takes workpieces up to 2,800 mm (110 in) in diameter, 12% more than the largest table
- Workpiece height up to 2,650 mm (104 in) and weight up to 17,000 kg (37,479 lb)
Limitations
- Diameter, height and weight maximums are given once for the series, not for each table size
- No table speed, drive power or torque is listed, so cutting capacity has to be confirmed with Starrag
- Parts over 2,800 mm (110 in) in diameter or 17,000 kg (37,479 lb) are outside the series
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Three. The VT14 has a 1,250 mm (49.2 in) table, the VT20 a 1,800 mm (70.9 in) table and the VT28 a 2,500 mm (98.4 in) table. All three are single-column vertical turning lathes.
02
Starrag lists a maximum workpiece diameter of 2,800 mm (110 in), a maximum height of 2,650 mm (104 in) and a maximum weight of 17,000 kg (37,479 lb). These are series maximums, so check which table size they apply to before planning a part near any of the three limits.
03
When it is wider than 2,800 mm (110 in). The Dorries VC Series is listed with turning diameters of 1,400 to 12,000 mm and a spindle power of 120 – 300 kW in S1 operation, so it covers the work that will not fit a VT table.
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