Akira Seiki PC460
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Akira Seiki PC460 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Akira Seiki PC460 is the smallest of the maker's PC tapping centers, a BT30 machine weighing 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) on a 1,200 x 2,300 mm (47.24 x 90.55 in) footprint. Travels are 460 mm (18.11 in) in X, 320 mm (12.6 in) in Y and 300 mm (11.81 in) in Z.
Tapping centers are judged on what happens between cuts, and Akira Seiki says as much about the PC series: small jobs with a high share of non-cutting time. Here all three axes rapid at 60 / 60 / 60 m/min (2,362 / 2,362 / 2,362 ipm), and the servo tool changer goes tool to tool in 1.7 s and chip to chip in 2.0 s.
The spindle is air cooled, 9 HP (6.7 kW) peak, with 12,000 rpm as the listed speed and 24,000 rpm as an option. That is the right scale for drilling, tapping and light milling in aluminium and die castings. It is not a machine for face milling steel.
The 520 x 320 mm (20.47 x 12.6 in) table carries 250 kg (551.26 lb). The servo magazine holds 21T, with tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 150 mm (5.9 in) long and 3 kg (6.61 lb). Coolant capacity is 100 L (26.42 gal), and the machine needs 15 kVA and 0.5 MPa (72.5 psi) air.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | AKIRA Mi:845 / (FANUC G code compatible) |
| X Axis Travel | 460 mm (18.11 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 180~480 mm (7.09~18.9 in) |
| Table Size | 520 x 320 mm (20.47 x 12.6 in) |
| Max Table Load | 250 kg (551.26 lb) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 9 HP (6.7 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm / 24,000 rpm (OPT) |
| Spindle Taper | BT30 |
| Spindle Cooling | Air Cooling |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 60 / 60 / 60 m/min (2,362 / 2,362 / 2,362 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 10 / 10 / 10 m/min (394 / 394 / 394 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.01 mm (0.00039 in) |
| Repeatability | ±0.003 mm (±0.00012 in) |
| Tool Capacity | Servo 21T |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 3 kg (6.61 lb) |
| Tool Change Time | T-T: 1.7 s; C-C: 2.0 s |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 100 L (26.42 gal) |
| Power Requirement | 15 kVA |
| Air Pressure Requirement | 0.5 MPa (72.5 psi) |
| Machine Dimensions | 1,200 x 2,300 mm (47.24 x 90.55 in) |
| Machine Weight | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
Specifications sourced from akiraseiki.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 60 / 60 / 60 m/min (2,362 / 2,362 / 2,362 ipm) rapids on all axes
- Tool change of 1.7 s tool to tool, 2.0 s chip to chip
- Footprint of 1,200 x 2,300 mm (47.24 x 90.55 in) at 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
- 24,000 rpm spindle available as an option
- Power requirement of only 15 kVA
Limitations
- 9 HP (6.7 kW) peak spindle power
- Tool length limited to 150 mm (5.9 in), shorter than the 200 mm (7.87 in) of the PC500
- Coolant tank of only 100 L (26.42 gal)
- Z travel of 300 mm (11.81 in)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
460 mm (18.11 in) in X, 320 mm (12.6 in) in Y and 300 mm (11.81 in) in Z. The table measures 520 x 320 mm (20.47 x 12.6 in) and carries up to 250 kg (551.26 lb).
02
The servo-type changer is listed at T-T: 1.7 s and C-C: 2.0 s, that is tool to tool and chip to chip. The magazine holds 21T.
03
12,000 rpm, with 24,000 rpm listed as an option. The spindle is BT30, air cooled, with 9 HP (6.7 kW) of peak power.
04
The PC500 is one size up: 500 mm (19.69 in) of X, 400 mm (15.75 in) of Y and 330 mm (12.99 in) of Z on a 650 x 400 mm (25.59 x 15.75 in) table, at 2,450 kg (5,401 lb). Spindle, rapids and magazine are the same.
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