Akira Seiki SH500APC
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the Akira Seiki SH500APC cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Speed is what the Akira Seiki SH500APC adds to the 500 mm horizontal platform. Rapid feed is 60 / 60 / 60 m/min (2,362 / 2,362 / 2,362 ipm), the pallet change takes 8 s and the tool change 1.5 s. The spindle is in-line direct drive, 12,000 rpm with 15,000 rpm as an option, and peaks at 35 HP (26.1 kW).
The envelope is 720 mm (28.3 in) in X, Y and Z over two 500 x 500 mm (20 x 20 in) pallets, each rated for 600 kg (1,323 lb). The B axis indexes to 0.001°, so the table serves as a positioning fourth axis for angled faces as well as for the four sides of a tombstone.
Tool storage is the largest on any machine the maker lists: 60T as standard and 120T as an option. That fits how a machine like this is used. A pallet horizontal running a mix of parts needs every job's tools in the magazine at once, with spares for the wear items.
Coolant through the spindle is standard and the tank holds 520 L (137.4 gal). Swarf is handled by a chain type conveyor and twin chip screws on Z. The machine weighs 12,213 kg (26,925 lb) and occupies 3,260 x 5,075 mm (128 x 199 in). Power requirement is 35 kVA with 0.5 MPa (72.5 psi) air.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 720 mm (28.3 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 720 mm (28.3 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 720 mm (28.3 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 50~770 mm (2~30.3 in) |
| Number of Pallets | 2 |
| Table Size | 500 x 500 mm (20 x 20 in) |
| Max Table Load | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Pallet Change Time | 8 s |
| B Axis Indexing | 0.001° |
| Spindle Motor Power | 35 HP (26.1 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm / 15,000 rpm (OPT) |
| Spindle Drive | In-line Direct |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 |
| Coolant Through Spindle | Standard |
| 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) |
| Tool Capacity | 60T / 120T (OPT) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | ∅75 mm (3 in) |
| Max Tool Diameter Without Adjacent Tools | ∅150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| Tool Change Time | 1.5 s |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 520 L (137.4 gal) |
| Air Pressure Requirement | 0.5 MPa (72.5 psi) |
| Power Requirement | 35 kVA |
| Floor Space | 3,260 x 5,075 mm (128 x 199 in) |
| Machine Weight | 12,213 kg (26,925 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
- 8 s pallet change and 1.5 s tool change
- 60T magazine, 120T optional
- In-line direct spindle with a 15,000 rpm option
- B axis indexing of 0.001° and 600 kg (1,323 lb) per pallet
Limitations
- 35 HP (26.1 kW) peak, below the 42 HP (31.3 kW) of the H5XP
- Cutting feed is 10 / 10 / 10 m/min (394 / 394 / 394 ipm)
- 12,213 kg (26,925 lb) on a 3,260 x 5,075 mm (128 x 199 in) floor space
- Maximum tool weight of 8 kg (17.6 lb)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Rapid feed is 60 / 60 / 60 m/min (2,362 / 2,362 / 2,362 ipm) in X / Y / Z. Pallet change time is 8 s and tool change time, tool to tool, is 1.5 s.
02
An in-line direct BT40 spindle with 35 HP (26.1 kW) peak. Standard speed is 12,000 rpm and 15,000 rpm is optional. The CTS function, coolant through the spindle, is standard.
03
60T as standard, 120T as an option. Tools may be ∅75 mm (3 in), or ∅150 mm (5.9 in) without neighbours, up to 400 mm (15.7 in) long and 8 kg (17.6 lb).
04
600 kg (1,323 lb) on a 500 x 500 mm (20 x 20 in) pallet. The machine has two pallets, and the B axis indexes in 0.001° increments.
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