USED FORTUNE VTURN 46
The FORTUNE VTURN 46 is a large, heavy-duty CNC turning center designed for machining oversized and long workpieces that require substantial spindle power, large bar capacity, and extended turning length. The machine is manufactured by Fortune, with the Vturn 46 also appearing in the used machinery market under Victor Taichung branding. Documented Vturn 46 machines use a rigid box-way construction and are designed primarily for heavy-duty 2-axis turning applications.
The Vturn 46 provides approximately 32.28 inches of swing over the bed, 28.74 inches of maximum turning diameter, 64.96 inches of maximum machining length, and 68.89 inches between centers. Its large 4.84-inch spindle bore and approximately 4.52-inch bar capacity make it particularly suitable for large shafts, pipes, flanges, sleeves, oilfield components, and other heavy industrial workpieces.
Your machine information specifies a 68.4 HP spindle, A2-11 spindle nose, 1,500 RPM maximum speed, four-speed gearbox, 10-station turret, programmable tailstock, high-pressure coolant, chip conveyor, and FANUC Oi-TF Plus control with a 10.4-inch screen and 2 GB CF card. These specifications are consistent with documented 2012 Vturn 46 machines currently represented in the used-equipment market.
The Vturn 46 is especially attractive to shops that need a powerful large-capacity turning center rather than a compact CNC lathe.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – AXIS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Heavy-Duty CNC Turning Center |
| Axis Configuration | 2-Axis |
| X-Axis Travel | Approx. 15.5″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | Configuration Dependent / Long-Bed |
| C-Axis | Not Standard |
| Y-Axis | Not Standard |
| Live Tooling | Not Standard |
| Tailstock | Programmable |
| CNC Interpolation | 2-Axis |
| Guideway Type | Box Way |
The Vturn 46 is primarily a 2-axis CNC turning center with a large work envelope and heavy-duty box-way construction. Used examples are documented as 2-axis machines without live tooling or a sub-spindle.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | Approx. 15.5″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | Long-Bed Configuration |
| Swing Over Bed | 32.28″ |
| Swing Over Carriage | 20.47″ |
| Standard Part Size | 20.47″ |
| Maximum Part Size | 28.74″ |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | Approx. 28.74″ |
| Distance Between Centers | 68.89″ |
| Maximum Machined Part Length | 64.96″ |
| Spindle Bore | 4.84″ |
The long 64.96-inch machining length and approximately 68.89-inch distance between centers make the Vturn 46 particularly suited to long workpieces.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – CAPACITY / WORKHOLDING
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard Chuck | 15″ 3-Jaw Chuck |
| Optional Chuck Sizes | 18″, 21″, or 24″ |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 4.52″ |
| Spindle Bore | 4.84″ |
| Spindle Nose | A2-11 |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | Approx. 28.74″ |
| Maximum Machining Length | 64.96″ |
| Tailstock | Programmable |
| Tailstock Type | Programmable Body and Quill |
| Workholding | Hydraulic Chuck / Configuration Dependent |
Your machine is equipped with a 15-inch 3-jaw chuck with approximately a 4.5-inch through-hole. The machine can accept larger 18-, 21-, or 24-inch chucks, although larger chuck sizes can create turret-travel interference depending on the setup. This configuration detail is also documented in a used Vturn 46 listing.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – SPINDLE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Spindle Type | Heavy-Duty CNC Turning Spindle |
| Spindle Nose | A2-11 |
| Spindle Bore | Approx. 4.84″ |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 1,500 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 68.4 HP |
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Gearbox |
| Number of Speed Ranges | 4 |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 4.52″ |
| Spindle Torque | Approx. 3,936 ft-lb |
| Spindle Drive | Geared / Configuration Dependent |
The Vturn 46 is built around a large, high-torque spindle. Published used-machine specifications list 68.4 HP, 1,500 RPM, four-speed gearing, A2-11 spindle nose, 4.83–4.84-inch spindle bore, and approximately 3,936 ft-lb of spindle torque.
The combination of a 68.4 HP spindle and four-speed gearbox makes the machine particularly well suited to heavy roughing and large-diameter turning.
For a used machine, inspect spindle runout, bearing condition, gearbox noise, spindle vibration, chuck operation, hydraulic pressure, spindle taper/nose condition, and performance throughout all four gear ranges.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – TOOL TURRET
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Turret Type | Automatic CNC Turret |
| Turret Capacity | 10 Stations |
| Turret Index Time | Approx. 1 Second |
| Standard Tool Size | 1.25″ |
| Maximum Boring Bar Diameter | 2.36″ |
| Tool Selection | Automatic |
| Toolholders | Included |
| Live Tooling | Not Standard |
| Milling Capability | Not Standard |
| Tool Presetter | Optional / Configuration Dependent |
The Vturn 46 uses a 10-station automatic turret with approximately 1-second indexing time. Your machine includes tooling, making it more immediately usable for production or job-shop applications.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – CONTROL SYSTEM
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | FANUC Oi-TF Plus |
| Display | 10.4″ Screen |
| Memory / Storage | 2 GB CF Card |
| Programming | G-Code / FANUC |
| CNC Configuration | 2-Axis Turning |
| Tool Offset Management | Standard |
| Canned Cycles | Standard FANUC Functions |
| Threading Cycles | Available |
| Diagnostics | FANUC Diagnostics |
| Data Transfer | Configuration Dependent |
Your machine is equipped with the FANUC Oi-TF Plus control with a 10.4-inch screen and 2 GB CF card. This is a significant advantage for a used Vturn 46 because the control is considerably more modern than the older FANUC O-TC controls found on some earlier Vturn 46 machines. A 2012 Vturn 46 listing also documents the FANUC Oi-TF Plus control.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – FEEDRATES
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Rapid Traverse | Approx. 12 m/min |
| Z-Axis Rapid Traverse | Approx. 12 m/min |
| X Rapid Equivalent | Approx. 472.8 IPM |
| Z Rapid Equivalent | Approx. 472.8 IPM |
| Published Alternate Z Rapid | Approx. 591 IPM |
| Maximum Cutting Feed | Configuration Dependent |
| Turret Index Time | Approx. 1 sec |
The supplied specifications identify 12 m/min rapid traverse, while a documented 2012 Vturn 46 lists approximately 472.8 IPM X rapid and 591 IPM Z rapid. Differences can reflect machine configuration or specification conventions.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – COOLANT / CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Flood Coolant | Standard |
| High-Pressure Coolant | Equipped |
| Coolant Pump | High-Pressure System |
| Chip Conveyor | Equipped |
| Chip Removal | Automatic |
| Coolant Filtration | Configuration Dependent |
| Coolant Tank | Configuration Dependent |
| Enclosure | Full CNC Turning Enclosure |
| Programmable Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
Your machine is equipped with high-pressure coolant and a chip conveyor, providing useful support for heavy-duty machining and continuous production.
The chip conveyor is particularly useful on a machine of this size because the Vturn 46 can generate substantial amounts of chips during heavy roughing.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – PROBING & AUTOMATION OPTIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Programmable Tailstock | Equipped |
| Automatic Turret | 10 Station |
| Chip Conveyor | Equipped |
| High-Pressure Coolant | Equipped |
| Toolholders | Included |
| Work Probe | Optional / Configuration Dependent |
| Tool Presetter | Optional |
| Bar Feeder | Optional / Configuration Dependent |
| Steady Rest | Optional / Configuration Dependent |
| Follow Rest | Optional / Configuration Dependent |
| Automatic Door | Configuration Dependent |
The programmable tailstock is particularly useful for long shaft and workpiece applications because it allows controlled support of extended components.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Electrical Configuration | 220 VAC / 3-Phase |
| Frequency | 50–60 Hz |
| KVA Rating | 63.6 KVA |
| Power Rating | 57.2 kW |
| Main Spindle | 68.4 HP |
| Electrical Service | Industrial 3-Phase |
| Transformer | Configuration Dependent |
| Shop Air | Required |
Your supplied machine specifications identify 220 V, 3-phase, 50–60 cycles, 63.6 KVA, and 57.2 kW. Actual installation requirements should always be verified against the machine’s electrical data plate.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Approximate Machine Length | 244″ |
| Machine Width | Configuration Dependent |
| Machine Height | Configuration Dependent |
| Approximate Weight | 28,160 lbs |
| Metric Weight | Approx. 12,800 kg |
| Chip Conveyor | Additional Installation Space Required |
| Installation Type | Heavy Industrial |
| Rigging Requirement | Heavy Machine Rigging |
The supplied machine information gives a weight of approximately 12,800 kg / 28,160 lbs and a length of approximately 244 inches without the chip conveyor. A current used listing for a Vturn 46 gives approximately 244″ x 119″ x 98.5″ and 28,900 lbs, showing that dimensions can vary by equipment and configuration.
FORTUNE VTURN 46 – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fortune / Victor Taichung |
| Model | Vturn 46 |
| Machine Category | Heavy-Duty CNC Turning Center |
| Axis Configuration | 2-Axis |
| Swing Over Bed | 32.28″ |
| Swing Over Carriage | 20.47″ |
| Maximum Part Size | 28.74″ |
| Maximum Machining Length | 64.96″ |
| Distance Between Centers | 68.89″ |
| Spindle Bore | 4.84″ |
| Bar Capacity | 4.52″ |
| Spindle Nose | A2-11 |
| Spindle Speed | 1,500 RPM |
| Spindle Power | 68.4 HP |
| Gearbox | 4-Speed |
| Turret | 10 Station |
| Control | FANUC Oi-TF Plus |
| Chuck | 15″ 3-Jaw |
| Tailstock | Programmable |
| Weight | Approx. 28,160 lbs |
INDUSTRIES THAT USE FORTUNE VTURN 46
The FORTUNE VTURN 46 is designed for heavy manufacturing applications where large diameters, long components, and high spindle power are required.
Typical industries include oil and gas, energy, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, automotive, transportation, hydraulics, mining, agriculture, defense, and general contract manufacturing.
The machine’s large spindle bore and 4.52-inch bar capacity are particularly valuable for manufacturers working with large-diameter bar stock and tubular material.
Its approximately 65-inch machining length also makes it well suited to long shafts and similar components.
TYPICAL PARTS FORTUNE VTURN 46 CAN PRODUCE
The FORTUNE VTURN 46 can produce:
- Large shafts
- Oilfield components
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Flanges
- Couplings
- Bushings
- Sleeves
- Rollers
- Large pins
- Pump components
- Valve components
- Heavy equipment parts
- Mining components
- Industrial machine components
- Large threaded components
Typical machining operations include turning, facing, boring, threading, grooving, drilling, chamfering, taper turning, and contouring.
The machine’s large spindle bore makes it particularly useful for components that need to be machined over or through substantial diameters.
WHY CHOOSE FORTUNE VTURN 46
The biggest reason to choose the FORTUNE VTURN 46 is its combination of large turning capacity, long machining length, high spindle power, large spindle bore, and heavy-duty construction.
The machine offers approximately 32.28 inches of swing over the bed, 28.74 inches maximum part size, 64.96 inches maximum machining length, and 4.52 inches of bar capacity.
The 68.4 HP spindle and four-speed gearbox provide substantial torque for heavy roughing operations. Its A2-11 spindle nose and large 4.84-inch bore further increase its suitability for large industrial components.
The programmable tailstock is another important feature when machining long shafts. Instead of manually adjusting support for each job, the tailstock can be controlled through the CNC system.
The FANUC Oi-TF Plus control also makes this particular configuration attractive for shops that want a modern CNC interface and data-storage capability.
WHY BUY USED FORTUNE VTURN 46
Buying a used FORTUNE VTURN 46 can provide a manufacturer with substantial heavy-duty turning capacity without the acquisition cost of a new large CNC turning center.
This machine is particularly attractive to shops machining large shafts, oilfield components, hydraulic parts, heavy equipment components, flanges, rollers, and other large-diameter workpieces.
The combination of 68.4 HP spindle power, 4.52-inch bar capacity, 64.96-inch machining length, A2-11 spindle, 10-station turret, programmable tailstock, high-pressure coolant, and chip conveyor gives the Vturn 46 a strong configuration for demanding production work.
Your particular configuration is especially desirable because it includes FANUC Oi-TF Plus, high-pressure coolant, chip conveyor, programmable tailstock, 15-inch 3-jaw chuck, four-speed gearbox, air-conditioned controls, and tooling.
Before purchasing a used machine, inspect the spindle bearings, gearbox, spindle bore, chuck, hydraulic system, turret indexing, X/Z axis backlash, ballscrews, guideways, tailstock alignment, FANUC control, coolant system, chip conveyor, lubrication system, and electrical cabinet.
For a large turning center like this, it is also important to check the machine’s geometric accuracy across the entire Z-axis travel, rather than checking only one location.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED FORTUNE VTURN 46 COST?
The used value of the FORTUNE VTURN 46 depends heavily on year, spindle hours, machine condition, control generation, chuck size, tooling, tailstock configuration, and included accessories.
Current market listings provide useful benchmarks. A 2012 Fortune Vturn 46 is currently listed for sale with 68.4 HP, 1,500 RPM, FANUC Oi-TF Plus, chip conveyor, and approximately 28,900 lbs., but the seller is requesting buyers to contact them for pricing. Another 2012 Victor Taichung Vturn 46 is also currently listed with 68.4 HP, 15-inch chuck, 4.52-inch bar capacity, FANUC Oi-TF Plus, and 28,160-lb weight, with pricing available by request.
An older used Fortune V-Turn 46 with a 15-inch chuck, 69-inch centers, 4.8-inch bore, 28.7-inch swing, 1,500 RPM spindle, 40 HP motor, 10-position turret, tailstock, and FANUC O-TC control is also currently listed at price-on-request, demonstrating that configuration and age can produce significant value differences.
For an inventory listing, I would use the following practical estimates:
| USED FORTUNE VTURN 46 PRICE RANGE | ESTIMATED COST |
|---|---|
| Older / As-Is / High-Hour | $20,000 – $35,000 |
| Functional Used Machine | $35,000 – $50,000 |
| Good Condition / Production Ready | $50,000 – $70,000 |
| Excellent / Well Equipped | $70,000 – $90,000+ |
For a Vturn 46 with the configuration you provided, I would estimate a realistic market value of approximately $50,000–$75,000 USD if the machine is fully operational and in good condition.
The equipment package adds meaningful value. In particular, the FANUC Oi-TF Plus control, high-pressure coolant, chip conveyor, programmable tailstock, 15-inch 3-jaw chuck, four-speed gearbox, air-conditioned control cabinet, and tooling make this a stronger used-machine package than a basic older Vturn 46.
A clean machine with low cutting hours, good spindle condition, accurate X/Z positioning, good gearbox condition, complete tooling, and documented maintenance could potentially justify an asking price around $70,000–$85,000+.
For comparison, a documented 2012 Vturn 46 has 6,920 cutting hours and 7,708 run hours, while another machine of the same model has 7,093 cutting hours and 7,950 run hours, demonstrating the importance of checking actual machine hours when comparing used examples.
For your website, I would use $50,000–$75,000 USD as the main estimated used-market range for a well-equipped FORTUNE VTURN 46, with exceptional examples potentially reaching $85,000 or more.
Transportation, heavy rigging, installation, electrical work, tooling, and repairs should be considered separately because this machine weighs approximately 28,000 lbs and is roughly 244 inches long.
