HARDINGE GX 1000 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC machining center features a **40.0 in x-axis travel, 21.0 in y-axis travel, and 21.0 in z-axis travel** with 4 axes control, allowing complex machining and versatile part handling. It is powered by a **20 hp motor** with a spindle speed up to **10,000 RPM** (maximum 8,000 RPM noted for cutting), equipped with a **CAT 40 Big Plus taper spindle**, which provides dual contact between spindle taper and face, significantly enhancing rigidity, precision, and tool life by minimizing deflection and vibration during heavy cuts. The spindle nose to table surface adjusts between **5.7 to 27.0 inches**, with the spindle center positioned **23.0 inches** from the column, accommodating a wide variety of part sizes. The machine holds up to **30 tools** in the tool magazine, supporting tools up to **3.7 inches diameter, 9.8 inches length, and 13.2 lbs weight**. The table measures **44.1 by 21.3 inches**, supporting a maximum workpiece weight of **1,543 lbs**, with a minimal front clearance of **6.9 inches** from table front to door. Rapid and jog feed rates reach **118.1 inches per minute**, with a cutting feed rate of up to **47.2 inches per minute**, enabling efficient high-speed machining. Weighing **12,125 lbs**, the machine includes a **95-gallon coolant tank** for extended operations. The CAT 40 Big Plus taper system enhances accuracy and surface finish, extending tool and spindle life by enabling simultaneous taper and flange face contact, which improves rigidity approximately fourfold compared to standard CAT 40 holders. This design allows heavier cutting loads and reduced cycle times, making it ideal for high-precision heavy-duty machining in aerospace, mold making, and production applications.