Akira Seiki SL35MC
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
control
axes configuration
swing over bed
How much does the Akira Seiki SL35MC cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Akira Seiki SL35MC pairs the highest-torque belt-drive headstock in the SL line with a driven-tool turret. The A2-8 spindle gives 727 Nm (536 lb-ft) and 30 HP (22.4 kW) at peak, up to 3,500 rpm, and the application row lists X+Z+C.
A 10" chuck is standard and a 12" chuck optional, over a 78 mm (3.1 in) draw tube bore. Maximum cutting diameter is 360 mm (14.2 in) and cutting length 540 mm (21.26 in). Those are smaller than the two-axis SL35 figures, the usual effect of a live turret taking up room in the work area.
The turret itself is the same VDI40, 12-station unit as on the SL30MC, with ER32 live holders, a 4,000 rpm power-tool speed and a 0.52 s index. So the two machines mill alike. The difference is on the turning side, where the SL35MC has well over twice the spindle torque and a larger bore.
That makes this the mill-turn choice for heavier parts: gear blanks, large couplings, valve bodies in tough material, where the roughing is serious and the milled features are secondary. X travel is 235 + 5 mm (9.2 + 0.2 in), Z travel 600 mm (23.6 in). The tailstock has an MT4 quill and 570 mm (22.4 in) of travel. Weight is 6,100 kg (13,448 lb), footprint 3,050 x 1,844 mm (120 x 73 in), supply 30 kVA.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | AKIRA Mi:845 (Fanuc G code compatible) |
| Axes Configuration | X+Z+C |
| Swing Over Bed | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 540 mm (21.26 in) |
| Chuck Size | 10" STD; 12" OPT |
| Draw Tube Bore | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 3,500 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 HP (22.4 kW) |
| Spindle Torque | 727 Nm (536 lb-ft) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-8 |
| X Axis Travel | 235 + 5 mm (9.2 + 0.2 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Xz | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| 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 | 3,050 x 1,844 mm (120 x 73 in) |
| Machine Weight | 6,100 kg (13,448 lb) |
Specifications sourced from akiraseiki.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 727 Nm (536 lb-ft) of peak torque with C axis and driven tools
- 78 mm (3.1 in) draw tube bore; 10" chuck with 12" option
- VDI40 turret with power tooling at 4,000 rpm
- Tailstock with MT4 quill as part of the machine
Limitations
- Maximum cutting diameter of 360 mm (14.2 in), against 450 mm (17.7 in) on the SL35
- 3,500 rpm maximum spindle speed
- No Y axis: the application row lists X+Z+C
- Driven-tool power row on the maker's page is inconsistent and is not shown
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
An A2-8 spindle with a maximum speed of 3,500 rpm, 30 HP (22.4 kW) peak power and 727 Nm (536 lb-ft) peak torque. The draw tube bore is 78 mm (3.1 in).
02
They share the VDI40 turret and the 4,000 rpm power-tool speed. The SL30MC has 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) and a 65 mm (2.6 in) bore; the SL35MC has the 727 Nm (536 lb-ft) spindle, the larger bore and a 10" chuck.
03
360 mm (14.2 in) in diameter and 540 mm (21.26 in) in cutting length. For longer parts the SL35LMC offers a 940 mm (37 in) cutting length.
04
6,100 kg (13,448 lb). Dimensions are 3,050 x 1,844 mm (120 x 73 in) and the power requirement is 30 kVA. Rapid feed is 36 m/min (1,417 ipm).
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