Tsugami VL4
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Overview
The Tsugami VL4 is a No.40-taper VMC built for tall and long work: X travel is 1,000 mm (39.4 in), Y is 510 mm (20.1 in) and Z is 660 mm (26.0 in). The table measures 1,100 × 510 mm (43.3 × 20.1 in) and carries 800 kg (1,764 lb) of uniform load, and the spindle runs to 10,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm) with an 11/15/18.5 kW rating.
That 660 mm of Z is the reason to choose this machine. It leaves room for an angle plate, a tombstone or a rotary table with a tailstock, a tall casting, or long drills and extended holders above a deep part. The VA4-II, built on the same spindle and table load, stops at 460 mm (18.1 in) of Z and 850 mm (33.5 in) of X.
The trade is in the magazine. The VL4 holds 20 tools against 30 on the VA4-II, so a job that runs many different cutters may need tools changed between setups. Holders are BBT40 on a 7/24 taper No.40 spindle, and rapid traverse is 40 m/min in X and Y and 30 m/min in Z.
With 1,000 mm of X and a 1,100 mm table, two or three vises can sit in a row, or one long part can be machined end to end in a single setup. The machine weighs 5,200 kg (11,464 lb) and its footprint is 2,564 × 2,655 × 2,852 mm (101 × 105 × 112 in). That height needs checking against doorways and crane clearance on the way in.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spindle Taper | 7/24 taper No.40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11/15/18.5 kW |
| Table Size | 1,100 × 510 mm (43.3 × 20.1 in) |
| Max Table Load | 800 kg (1,764 lb) (uniform load) |
| X-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 660 mm (26.0 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 40 m/min (X, Y), 30 m/min (Z) |
| Tool Shank | BBT40 |
| Tool Capacity | 20 |
| Floor Space Required | 2,564 × 2,655 × 2,852 mm (101 × 105 × 112 in) |
| Machine Weight | 5,200 kg (11,464 lb) |
Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 660 mm (26.0 in) of Z travel, against 460 mm (18.1 in) on the VA4-II
- 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of X travel on a 1,100 × 510 mm (43.3 × 20.1 in) table
- 800 kg (1,764 lb) uniform table load
- No.40 spindle to 10,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm) with an 11/15/18.5 kW rating
- Takes BBT40 tool holders on a 7/24 taper No.40 spindle
Limitations
- 20-tool magazine, against 30 on the VA4-II
- Machine height of 2,852 mm (112 in) needs checking against doors and ceilings
- 10,000 rpm top speed limits small-cutter work in aluminium
- Rapids of 40 m/min in X and Y and 30 m/min in Z, below the 48 m/min of the VL3
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
For height and length. The VL4 has 660 mm (26.0 in) of Z and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of X on a 1,100 × 510 mm table. The VA4-II has 460 mm (18.1 in) of Z and 850 mm (33.5 in) of X on a 1,000 × 510 mm (39.4 × 20.1 in) table, but holds 30 tools where the VL4 holds 20.
02
BBT40 holders on a 7/24 taper No.40 spindle, with 20 tools in the magazine. Maximum tool diameter, length and weight are not listed in the published table, so confirm them for large face mills and long drills.
03
800 kg (1,764 lb) as a uniform load, on a 1,100 × 510 mm (43.3 × 20.1 in) table. A rotary table, its tailstock and the part all count toward that figure.
04
A floor area of 2,564 × 2,655 mm (101 × 105 in), a height clearance of 2,852 mm (112 in) and a foundation for 5,200 kg (11,464 lb). Plan the delivery route with the height in mind.
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