WFL M50

Est. $900,000 - $1,500,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · ellisontechnologies.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Y Travel

400 mm (15.7 in)

Max Spindle

2,500/2,600/3,300 rpm

Tool Capacity

36/50/72/100/108/144/150/200

Spindle Power

54/55/56/80 kW (72.4/73.7/75.1/107.3 hp)

Max Turn Length

Up to 6,000 mm (236.2 in)

How much does the WFL M50 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$900,000 - $1,500,000

Our best estimate for a mill-turn / multi-tasking machine in this class — not a quote from WFL. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The WFL M50 is a mill-turn centre for parts up to Ø670 mm (26.4 in), with 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel and 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y. Around that fixed envelope the table lists more choices than single values, so most of the buying decision is about configuration.

Start with the turning spindle. Four power figures appear, 54, 55, 56 and 80 kW (72.4, 73.7, 75.1 and 107.3 hp), with two torque figures, 2,000 and 3,600 Nm (1,475.1 and 2,655.2 ft-lb), and three top speeds, 2,500, 2,600 and 3,300 rpm. The rows do not say which combinations belong together. As a rule the high-torque version is the slow one, so a shop that wants 3,600 Nm for roughing should not count on 3,300 rpm as well.

The milling spindle is on an interpolating B-axis and is just as open: 33 or 40 kW (44.2 or 53.6 hp), 284 or 480 Nm (209.5 or 354 ft-lb), and top speeds of 5,000, 8,000, 9,000 and 12,000 rpm. Decide first whether the work is small tools in light alloys or large cutters in steel, because the 480 Nm version and the 12,000 rpm version will not be the same spindle.

Eight magazine sizes are listed, from 36 to 200 tools. Standard turning length is 2,000 mm (78.7 in), and longer beds are optional, so have the centre distance written into the quotation. For more diameter the M65 turns Ø830 mm (32.7 in) with 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y, though it is listed with only 40, 80 or 120 tools.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Turning Length	2,000 mm (78.7 in) standard, up to 4,500 mm optional
X-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
B Axis	±120° interpolating milling spindle
Milling Spindle Power	33/40 kW (44.2/53.6 hp)
Milling Spindle Speed	5,000/8,000/9,000/12,000 rpm
Tool Capacity	36/50/72/100/108/144/150/200
Travel Distance B Axis	±110°
Max Turning Diameter	Ø670 mm (26.4 in)
Max Turning Length	Up to 6,000 mm (236.2 in)
Size	Varies by Configuration
Speed	2500 rpm
Power	54/55/56/80 kW (72.4/73.7/75.1/107.3 Hp)
Y-Axis Travel	400 mm (15.7 in)
B Axis Range	±110°
Milling Spindle Torque	284/480 N·m (209.5/354 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	2,500/2,600/3,300 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	54/55/56/80 kW (72.4/73.7/75.1/107.3 hp)
Spindle Torque	2,000/3,600 N·m (1,475.1/2,655.2 ft-lb)

Specifications sourced from ellisontechnologies.com (authorised dealer / distributor, not the manufacturer's own site) — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Turning torque of 2,000 or 3,600 Nm (1,475.1 or 2,655.2 ft-lb), with power figures up to 80 kW (107.3 hp)
Milling spindle options up to 40 kW (53.6 hp) and 480 Nm (354 ft-lb)
Four milling top speeds to choose from: 5,000, 8,000, 9,000 or 12,000 rpm
Eight magazine sizes: 36, 50, 72, 100, 108, 144, 150 or 200 tools
800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel, more than the 720 mm (28.3 in) of the larger-swing M65

Limitations

Y travel is 400 mm (15.7 in); the M65 has 600 mm (23.6 in) and the M80 650 mm (25.6 in)
Turning diameter stops at Ø670 mm (26.4 in), below the Ø830 mm (32.7 in) of the M65 and the Ø1,000 mm (39.4 in) of the M80
Turning speed tops out between 2,500 and 3,300 rpm depending on version, which caps surface speed on small diameters
Standard turning length is 2,000 mm (78.7 in); anything longer is an option

Best For

Shafts, spindles and chucked parts up to Ø670 mm (26.4 in) Heavy turning on the 3,600 Nm (2,655.2 ft-lb) spindle version Tool-hungry complete machining with magazines of up to 200 tools Steel milling at up to 480 Nm, or small-tool work at up to 12,000 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What turning spindle options are listed for the M50?

The table gives power as 54, 55, 56 or 80 kW (72.4, 73.7, 75.1 or 107.3 hp), torque as 2,000 or 3,600 Nm (1,475.1 or 2,655.2 ft-lb) and top speed as 2,500, 2,600 or 3,300 rpm. It does not show which power, torque and speed go together or at what duty cycle, so ask for the full data of the specific drive being offered.

02 Which milling spindles can the M50 be fitted with?

Power is listed as 33 or 40 kW (44.2 or 53.6 hp), torque as 284 or 480 Nm (209.5 or 354 ft-lb), and top speed as 5,000, 8,000, 9,000 or 12,000 rpm. The spindle sits on an interpolating B-axis. As with any geared choice, the highest torque and the highest speed will not come in the same version.

03 How many tools does the M50 hold?

Eight magazine sizes are listed: 36, 50, 72, 100, 108, 144, 150 and 200 tools. The table gives no tool length, diameter or weight limits, and it does not say which sizes belong to which magazine design, so settle those points along with the capacity.

04 How long a part can the M50 turn?

Standard turning length is 2,000 mm (78.7 in), with longer versions listed as options. Maximum turning diameter is Ø670 mm (26.4 in). Overall machine size is given as varying by configuration, so the bed length and the floor space both follow from the version ordered.

05 How does the M50 compare with the M65 and M80?

The M65 turns Ø830 mm (32.7 in) with 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y and 720 mm (28.3 in) of X, but its turning torque is 2,318 or 2,748 Nm, below the 3,600 Nm available on the M50. The M80 turns Ø1,000 mm (39.4 in) with 900 mm (35.4 in) of X, 650 mm (25.6 in) of Y and 3,420 or 5,860 Nm of turning torque.