AWEA BL-3018FM
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the AWEA BL-3018FM cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
With 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of X travel, the AWEA BL-3018FM is the middle bed length of the ram-type BL boring mills on the lower column. Y is 1,800 mm (70.9 in), Z is 1,300 mm (51.2 in), and the ram adds 600 mm (23.6 in) as the W axis.
The table does not grow with the bed. It stays at 1,600 x 1,800 mm (63.0 x 70.9 in), so the extra stroke over the BL-2018FM is there for parts and fixtures that overhang the table, or for reaching both ends of a long workpiece after the table has turned it. Positioning under VDI is P= 0.020 mm over full travel and repeatability is Ps= 0.015 mm. Those values sit between the P= 0.016 mm of the BL-2018FM and the P= 0.025 mm of the BL-4018FM.
Spindle data follows the FM pattern. A built-in BT50 unit runs to 6,000 rpm on a 22 / 26 kW (30 / 35 HP) motor, and AWEA's spindle page puts maximum torque of 600 N-m under 350 rpm. All BL machines get a spindle oil cooler and cooling jacket.
Several things change with length besides X. Weight goes to 35,000 kg (77,160 lb), and the coolant tank to 480 liter. Machine height is still 4,515 mm (177.8 in), and the 70 kVA requirement, the 40T magazine and the 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm) rapid rate on X, Y and Z are as on the shorter machine.
Bed, column, table, head stock and saddle are MEEHANITE castings, annealed and aged according to the maker.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 3,000 mm (118.1 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= 0.020 mm / Full Travel |
| Repeatability Jis B 6338 | ± 0.003 mm |
| Repeatability VDI 3441 | Ps= 0.015 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 | 480 liter |
| Machine Weight | 35,000 kg (77,160 lb) |
| Machine Height | 4,515 mm (177.8 in) |
Specifications sourced from awea.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of X with VDI positioning still at P= 0.020 mm over full travel
- Built-in 6,000 rpm BT50 spindle on a 22 / 26 kW (30 / 35 HP) motor
- Spindle oil cooler and cooling jacket fitted across the series
- 480 liter coolant tank, larger than the 400 liter of the BL-2018FM
- Same 4,515 mm (177.8 in) machine height as the shorter BL-2018FM
Limitations
- Table remains 1,600 x 1,800 mm (63.0 x 70.9 in) although X is 3,000 mm (118.1 in)
- Maximum torque is 600 Nm (443 lb-ft); the BL-3018S offers 1,308 Nm (965 lb-ft)
- Y is 1,800 mm (70.9 in); taller work needs the BL-3024FM with 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
- Cutting feed is limited to 1 ~ 5,000 mm/min (0.04 ~ 197 ipm)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel goes from 2,000 mm (78.7 in) on the BL-2018FM to 3,000 mm (118.1 in). Against the BL-2018FM, weight rises from 31,000 kg (68,342 lb) to 35,000 kg (77,160 lb), the coolant tank from 400 liter to 480 liter, and VDI positioning widens from P= 0.016 mm to P= 0.020 mm. Table, spindle, magazine and height are unchanged.
02
No. Every BL model has a 1,600 x 1,800 mm (63.0 x 70.9 in) table. The longer bed gives more X stroke past the table, not a bigger table surface.
03
AWEA's spindle page gives maximum torque output of 600 N-m under 350 rpm for the built-in spindle, with a top speed of 6,000 rpm and 8,000 rpm as an option. The specification table lists the torque as 600 Nm (443 lb-ft).
04
The maker states that the heavily ribbed bed, column, table, head stock and saddle are all MEEHANITE castings that go through annealing and aging. The structure was designed with Finite Element Method analysis.
