Akira Seiki Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Akira Seiki SR42 XP

Q: How much does the Akira Seiki SR42 XP cost?

The price estimate for the Akira Seiki SR42 XP is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/akira-seiki-sr42-xp#price; the request is passed to Akira Seiki or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · akiraseiki.com Updated 2026-10-04

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

11,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BT40

Tool Capacity

24T

Table Size

1,200 x 480 mm (47.2 x 19 in)

Spindle Power

18 HP (13.4 kW)

Accuracy

0.01 mm (0.00039 in)

How much does the Akira Seiki SR42 XP cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Akira Seiki SR42 XP that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

One metre of X is the dividing line for a lot of shop work, and the Akira Seiki SR42 XP sits just past it at 1,050 mm (41.3 in). Y is 540 mm (21.3 in), Z is 560 mm (22 in), and the table measures 1,200 x 480 mm (47.2 x 19 in).

This is the middle of three machines on one frame. The SR32 XP has 815 mm (32.1 in) of X and the SR52 XP has 1,300 mm (51.2 in); all three share the Y and Z travels, the 18 HP (13.4 kW) BT40 spindle at 11,000 rpm, the 24T magazine and the 30 / 30 / 25 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 / 984 ipm) rapids. So the question to settle is how long the parts are, or how many vises the job needs in a row.

Table load is 980 kg (2,161 lb) standard and 1,176 kg (2,593 lb) maximum. Tools can be 80 mm (3.2 in) in diameter with full pockets, 150 mm (5.9 in) with empty neighbours, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15 lb). The tool change takes 2.2 s.

On the floor the machine occupies 3,370 x 2,240 mm (133 x 88 in). It draws 30 kVA, needs 0.5 MPa (72.5 psi) air, and carries 350 L (92.5 gal) of coolant with a chip screw for swarf.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
CNC Control	AKIRA Mi:845 (Fanuc G code compatible)
X Axis Travel	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Y Axis Travel	540 mm (21.3 in)
Z Axis Travel	560 mm (22 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	75~635 mm (3~25 in)
Spindle Center to Column Cover	550 mm (21.7 in)
Table Size	1,200 x 480 mm (47.2 x 19 in)
T-Slots	18 mm x 80 mm pitch x 5 slots
Max Table Load	1,176 kg (2,593 lb)
Standard Table Load	980 kg (2,161 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	18 HP (13.4 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	11,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	BT40
Rapid Traverse Xyz	30 / 30 / 25 m/min (1,181 / 1,181 / 984 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	12 / 12 / 10 m/min (472 / 472 / 394 ipm)
Positioning Accuracy	0.01 mm (0.00039 in)
Repeatability	±0.003 mm (±0.00012 in)
Tool Capacity	24T
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	80 mm (3.2 in)
Max Tool Diameter Without Adjacent Tools	150 mm (5.9 in)
Max Tool Length	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	7 kg (15 lb)
Tool Change Time	2.2 s
Coolant Tank Capacity	350 L (92.5 gal)
Chip Disposal	Chip Screw
Air Pressure Requirement	0.5 MPa (72.5 psi)
Power Requirement	30 kVA
Machine Dimensions	3,370 x 2,240 mm (133 x 88 in)

Specifications sourced from akiraseiki.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,050 mm (41.3 in) of X travel on a 1,200 x 480 mm (47.2 x 19 in) table
18 HP (13.4 kW) peak, 11,000 rpm BT40 spindle
Table takes 1,176 kg (2,593 lb) at most
24T magazine accepts tools to 150 mm (5.9 in) with adjacent pockets empty

Limitations

Y travel is 540 mm (21.3 in); the SR45 XP offers 640 mm (25 in)
The table is 480 mm deep against 1,200 mm of length
Cutting feed is limited to 12 / 12 / 10 m/min (472 / 472 / 394 ipm)
Tool weight is capped at 7 kg (15 lb)

Best For

Parts or fixture rows up to 1,050 mm (41.3 in) long Three- and four-vise production setups General machining in steel with 40-taper tooling Shops that want one size above the SR32 XP

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How long is the X travel on the SR42 XP?

1,050 mm (41.3 in). Y travel is 540 mm (21.3 in) and Z travel 560 mm (22 in). The table itself is 1,200 x 480 mm (47.2 x 19 in), so it is longer than the X stroke.

02 What is the difference between the SR42 XP and the SR45 XP?

The SR45 XP is wider and taller: 1,150 mm (45.3 in) of X, 640 mm (25 in) of Y and 660 mm (26 in) of Z on a 1,300 x 600 mm (51.1 x 23.6 in) table. The SR45 XP table also takes more, 1,560 kg (3,440 lb) at most against 1,176 kg (2,593 lb) here. Spindle and magazine are the same.

03 What is the tool capacity of the SR42 XP?

24T. Maximum tool diameter is 80 mm (3.2 in), or 150 mm (5.9 in) without a neighbouring tool. Maximum length is 250 mm (9.8 in) and maximum weight 7 kg (15 lb).

04 How accurate is the SR42 XP?

The maker lists positioning at 0.01 mm (0.00039 in) and repeatability at ±0.003 mm (±0.00012 in). The table does not say which standard those figures were measured to.