Akira Seiki SL30MC
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
control
axes configuration
swing over bed
How much does the Akira Seiki SL30MC cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
On the Akira Seiki SL30MC the SL30 lathe gains a C axis and a driven-tool turret. The application row reads X+Z+C. The turret has 12 stations on a VDI40 interface, with ER32 collets on the live holders and a power-tool speed of 4,000 rpm.
The turning side is familiar from the two-axis SL30: an 8" chuck with a 10" option, a 65 mm (2.6 in) draw tube bore, and an A2-6 spindle with 4,500 rpm, 24 HP (17.9 kW) and 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) at peak. Because the live turret is bulkier, the maximum cutting diameter is 330 mm (13 in), where the SL30 reaches 400 mm (15.7 in). Cutting length is 540 mm (21.26 in).
In a job shop the gain is fewer setups. A shaft with a keyway, a flange with a drilled bolt circle, a fitting with wrench flats: each leaves the machine complete. X travel is 220 + 5 mm (8.6 + 0.2 in) and Z travel 600 mm (23.6 in). The tailstock, with an MT4 quill and 570 mm (22.4 in) of travel, is part of the listed machine.
The SL30MC weighs 5,670 kg (12,500 lb), measures 2,930 x 1,745 mm (115.3 x 69 in) and requires 30 kVA. The live-tool power row on the maker's page gives kW and HP figures that do not agree, so no driven-tool power is shown here.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | AKIRA Mi:845 (Fanuc G code compatible) |
| Axes Configuration | X+Z+C |
| Swing Over Bed | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 330 mm (13 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 540 mm (21.26 in) |
| Chuck Size | 8" STD; 10" OPT |
| Draw Tube Bore | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,500 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 24 HP (17.9 kW) |
| Spindle Torque | 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-6 |
| X Axis Travel | 220 + 5 mm (8.6 + 0.2 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 10 m/min (394 ipm) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| OD Tool Size | VDI40 |
| Boring Bar Shank | ER32 |
| Live Tool Speed | 4,000 rpm |
| Turret Index Time | 0.52 s |
| Quill Travel | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Tailstock Travel | 570 mm (22.4 in) |
| Quill Taper | MT4 |
| Chip Disposal | Drawer (STD); Conveyor (OPT) |
| Power Requirement | 30 kVA |
| Machine Dimensions | 2,930 x 1,745 mm (115.3 x 69 in) |
| Machine Weight | 5,670 kg (12,500 lb) |
Specifications sourced from akiraseiki.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- X+Z+C with driven tools at 4,000 rpm
- 65 mm (2.6 in) draw tube bore and 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) of peak torque
- VDI40 turret with 12 stations and ER32 live holders
- Tailstock with MT4 quill and 570 mm (22.4 in) of travel
Limitations
- Cutting diameter drops to 330 mm (13 in) from the 400 mm (15.7 in) of the SL30
- No Y axis for off-centre milling
- Driven-tool power is not usable from the maker's page, where kW and HP disagree
- Turret index of 0.52 s, slower than the 0.35 s of the SL30
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
A C axis on the spindle and driven tools in the turret, running at up to 4,000 rpm. The axes are X+Z+C, so milling is done on centre or by C-axis interpolation; there is no Y axis.
02
Maximum cutting diameter 330 mm (13 in), maximum cutting length 540 mm (21.26 in), swing over bed 600 mm (23.6 in). The chuck is 8" standard or 10" optional.
03
04
5,670 kg (12,500 lb), with dimensions of 2,930 x 1,745 mm (115.3 x 69 in) and a power requirement of 30 kVA. A chip drawer is standard and a conveyor optional.
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