Using machine modules from the established VSC vertical pick-up volume production turning machines, Emag has developed the VL variant for batch production. These machines are being built by Hardinge Emag Gmbh, which is a joint venture based in Leipzig, Germany. JV partners are Emag, Germany, and Hardinge, US.

Based on a rigid Mineralit polymer cast granite bed, typical of the VL series is the VL3 with a 160mm diameter chuck.

It has a power rating of 16.5kW and spindle speeds up to 7500 rev/min.

Rapid traverse feeds are up to 60m/min and chip-to-chip time is 1.2s.

A 12-station turret with 40mm shanks takes static or live tooling.

Machine 'footprint' is just 4m2.