AWEA BL-2018FM

Q: How much does the AWEA BL-2018FM cost?

The price estimate for the AWEA BL-2018FM 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/awea-bl-2018fm#price; the request is passed to AWEA or an authorised dealer.

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

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BT50

Tool Capacity

40T

Table Size

1,600 x 1,800 mm (63.0 x 70.9 in)

Spindle Power

22 / 26 kW (30 / 35 HP)

x axis travel

2,000 mm (78.7 in)

How much does the AWEA BL-2018FM cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the AWEA BL-2018FM 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

The AWEA BL-2018FM is the shortest ram-type machine in the BL horizontal boring mill series: 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of X, 1,800 mm (70.9 in) of Y and 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of Z, with a 600 mm (23.6 in) W stroke on the ram. FM marks the built-in spindle version, which AWEA labels for mold processing. It turns 6,000 rpm on a BT50 taper and delivers 600 Nm (443 lb-ft).

Why pick the short bed? Accuracy and mass. Under VDI this size is quoted at P= 0.016 mm over full travel with Ps= 0.012 mm repeatability, the tightest pair in the series, and at 31,000 kg (68,342 lb) it is the lightest ram model. The BL-3018FM has 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of X and its figures widen to P= 0.020 mm and Ps= 0.015 mm.

The ram itself is a 480 x 470 mm section. AWEA calls it a strong ram and pairs it with the faster spindle, which is the reason the FM is the milling variant; the BL-2018S with the same travels uses a Ø120 mm quill, stops at 2,400 rpm and gives 1,308 Nm (965 lb-ft) instead. AWEA's spindle page lists 8,000 rpm as an option on the FM.

The rotary table measures 1,600 x 1,800 mm (63.0 x 70.9 in). One point needs checking with the maker: the specification table gives a table load of 15,000 kg (33,069 lb), while the feature text describes 12,000 kg with 15,000 kg as an option. Ask which one the quoted machine carries.

Services are 70 kVA of three-phase supply and air at 5 ~ 8 (5) kg/cm². The coolant tank holds 400 liter.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Z Axis Travel	1,300 mm (51.2 in)
W Axis Travel	600 mm (23.6 in)
Table Size	1,600 x 1,800 mm (63.0 x 70.9 in)
Max Table Load	15,000 kg (33,069 lb)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	885 mm (34.8 in)
Boring Spindle Size	Ram 480 x 470 mm section
Spindle Motor Power	22 / 26 kW (30 / 35 HP)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	600 Nm (443 lb-ft)
Spindle Taper	BT50
Rapid Traverse Xyz	12,000 mm/min (472 ipm)
Rapid Traverse W	5,000 mm/min (197 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	1 ~ 5,000 mm/min (0.04 ~ 197 ipm)
Tool Capacity	40T
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Ø125 / Ø250 mm (Ø4.9 / Ø9.8 in)
Max Tool Length	400 mm (15.7 in)
Max Tool Weight	25 kg (55 lb)
Positioning Accuracy Jis B 6338	± 0.01 mm / Full Travel
Positioning Accuracy VDI 3441	P= 0.016 mm / Full Travel
Repeatability Jis B 6338	± 0.003 mm
Repeatability VDI 3441	Ps= 0.012 mm
Power Requirement	70 kVA, 220 / 380~415 ±10%, 3 phase, 50 / 60 Hz
Air Pressure Requirement	5 ~ 8 (5) kg/cm²
Lubrication Tank Capacity	4.6 liter
Coolant Tank Capacity	400 liter
Machine Weight	31,000 kg (68,342 lb)
Machine Height	4,515 mm (177.8 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Tightest VDI figures of the BL series: P= 0.016 mm positioning and Ps= 0.012 mm repeatability
6,000 rpm built-in BT50 spindle, with 8,000 rpm listed as an option
Ram of 480 x 470 mm section with 600 mm (23.6 in) of W travel
HEIDENHAIN linear scales are standard on 3 axes
Lightest ram-type BL at 31,000 kg (68,342 lb)

Limitations

600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of spindle torque, under half the 1,308 Nm (965 lb-ft) of the BL-2018S
X travel stops at 2,000 mm (78.7 in); the BL-3018FM and BL-4018FM go further on the same Y and Z
Rapid traverse is 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm) on X, Y and Z, and 5,000 mm/min (197 ipm) on W
The maker's feature page gives the table 12,000 kg as standard and 15,000 kg as an option, so the 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) table figure should be confirmed

Best For

Mold bases and die blocks milled on four sides in one clamping Finish milling at up to 6,000 rpm on a BT50 taper Work that fits 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of X and wants the tightest accuracy band of the series Shops with a floor limit near 31,000 kg (68,342 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does FM mean on the BL-2018FM?

It is the ram-type variant with a built-in spindle. AWEA's page titles it "Ram Type Spindle - Mold Processing" and gives 6,000 rpm, with 8,000 rpm as an option, and maximum torque of 600 Nm (443 lb-ft). The S variant, the BL-2018S, has a Ø120 mm quill with a 2-step gear box instead.

02 How accurate is the BL-2018FM?

Two standards are quoted. Under JIS, positioning is ± 0.01 mm over full travel and repeatability is ± 0.003 mm. Under VDI the figures are P= 0.016 mm and Ps= 0.012 mm. Linear scales from HEIDENHAIN are standard on 3 axes.

03 Which tools fit the BL-2018FM magazine?

The standard magazine is a 40T unit and a 60 tools magazine is an option. A tool may be Ø125 mm (Ø4.9 in) with neighbours in place or Ø250 mm (Ø9.8 in) with adjacent pockets empty, 400 mm (15.7 in) long from the gauge line and 25 kg (55 lb).

04 How big is the BL-2018FM?

Machine height is 4,515 mm (177.8 in) and weight is 31,000 kg (68,342 lb). The table shows no floor dimensions, so the layout drawing has to come from AWEA. The operator room is fully enclosed and travels with the column.