{"product_id":"centro-de-mecanizado-vurcon-vl-157","title":"Machining Center Vurcon VL-157","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachining Center Vurcon VL-157\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-axis vertical machining center with 700x1600 mm table and 1500\/700\/700 mm travels, with BBT40 spindle at 10,000 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVurcon VL-157 machining center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupies the upper tier of single-spindle vertical machining centers, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500 mm of X travel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which place it above the VL-147 (1400 mm) and below the VL-158 (1500 mm with BT50 taper and wider table). Its configuration with taper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBT40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and spindle of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,000 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is optimized for high cutting speeds, unlike the VL-158, which prioritizes torque with BT50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a table of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700x1600 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11,000 kg in weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and motor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\/18.5 kW (S1\/S6)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the VL-157 is the right choice for workshops that machine long parts in materials that benefit from high speeds: aluminum, light alloys and fine finishing in steel. Its dimensions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3950x3300x3320 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keep it a manageable machine despite its usable capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat jobs is this model ideal for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachining long aluminum parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aerospace and structural components where the BBT40 taper at 10,000 rpm allows demanding cutting speeds and fine surface finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated dies and molds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mold bases and base plates up to 1600 mm where the 1500 mm X travel covers the required usable length without repositioning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubcontracting of medium-long parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Workshops that receive occasional orders for parts in the 1.2-1.5 m range without having larger machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine finishing in steel and cast iron:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Operations where the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.5 kW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,000 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allows high feed rates with a consistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey profitability points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500 mm X travel with 700x1600 mm table:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Covers long parts that would be right at the limit on the VL-147, offering margin for tooling and clamping without investing in a machine with a larger footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBT40 taper at 10,000 rpm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A combination designed to finish at high speed with good toolholder stability. The dual-contact taper improves rigidity compared with the standard BT40, reducing vibrations and premature wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\/18.5 kW motor (S1\/S6):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enough power for roughing in steel and aluminum without losing speed, maintaining competitive cycle times in continuous production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30-tool drum-type magazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capacity to handle parts with long sequences or several part families in a single tooling configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11,000 kg construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Same structural mass as the VL-137 and VL-147, ensuring the rigidity needed for heavy parts despite the longer longitudinal travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl and ease of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VL-157 is available with the most widely used controls in the sector \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeidenhain,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanuc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiemens and Fagor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending on configuration, ensuring compatibility with CAM environments and the operator's programming habits. This flexibility makes it possible to stay consistent with the existing machine fleet and minimize the investment in training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfiguration options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard equipment includes BBT40 spindle with 15\/18.5 kW motor, 30-tool drum-type changer and 10,000 rpm spindle head. The choice of CNC control (Fanuc or Siemens) and other customizations are defined with Vurcon's technical sales team according to the application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vurcon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50769101848880,"sku":null,"price":130000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/1195\/1920\/files\/vl157frontalpuertacerrada.png?v=1771429772","url":"https:\/\/www.vurcon.com\/en\/products\/machining-center-vurcon-vl-157","provider":"Vurcon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}