AWEA BL-4018FM
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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-4018FM cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The AWEA BL-4018FM stretches the ram-type BL boring mill to 4,000 mm (157.5 in) of X while keeping the 1,800 mm (70.9 in) column. Nothing else in the 18 group reaches this far sideways with the 6,000 rpm built-in spindle.
Length costs something, and the accuracy rows show how much. Full-travel positioning under VDI is P= 0.025 mm here, with repeatability of Ps= 0.018 mm. The JIS rows do not move: ± 0.01 mm positioning and ± 0.003 mm repeatability, the same as every other BL. HEIDENHAIN linear scales with resolution up to 1μm are standard on 3 axes, so the long X is measured directly at the axis.
Weight is 39,000 kg (85,979 lb), and the foundation has to be planned for that plus up to 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) on the table. A 560 liter coolant tank goes with the 4,000 mm bed. Despite the longer screw, X rapid stays at 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm).
Who needs it? A shop whose parts are long but not tall: machine beds, press frames, long mold plates stood on edge. For taller parts the BL-4024FM has 2,400 mm (94.5 in) of Y at 40,500 kg (89,286 lb). For heavier boring on the same bed, the BL-4018S swaps the ram for a quill head with 1,308 Nm (965 lb-ft).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 4,000 mm (157.5 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= 0.025 mm / Full Travel |
| Repeatability Jis B 6338 | ± 0.003 mm |
| Repeatability VDI 3441 | Ps= 0.018 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 | 560 liter |
| Machine Weight | 39,000 kg (85,979 lb) |
| Machine Height | 4,515 mm (177.8 in) |
Specifications sourced from awea.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 4,000 mm (157.5 in) of X travel, the longest BL bed, on the 1,800 mm (70.9 in) column
- Linear scales with resolution up to 1μm standard on 3 axes
- JIS positioning of ± 0.01 mm over full travel despite the length
- 560 liter coolant tank, the largest in the series
- X, Y and Z rapids of 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm), no slower than the short-bed models
Limitations
- VDI positioning widens to P= 0.025 mm and repeatability to Ps= 0.018 mm, the loosest values in the series
- 39,000 kg (85,979 lb) of machine before the workpiece is loaded
- Z travel stays 1,300 mm (51.2 in) however long the bed
- Tool length is capped at 400 mm (15.7 in) from the gauge line
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Under VDI, yes: P= 0.025 mm positioning and Ps= 0.018 mm repeatability, against P= 0.016 mm and Ps= 0.012 mm on the BL-2018FM. Under JIS the stated values are identical for all lengths, ± 0.01 mm over full travel and ± 0.003 mm.
02
39,000 kg (85,979 lb). That is heavier than the quill-type BL-4018S at 38,000 kg (83,774 lb) and lighter than the taller BL-4024FM at 40,500 kg (89,286 lb). Machine height is 4,515 mm (177.8 in).
03
No. The table gives 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm) for X, Y and Z on every BL model, and 5,000 mm/min (197 ipm) for W. AWEA describes ball screws driven directly by FANUC αi series motors on 3 axes.
04
The foundation for a 39,000 kg (85,979 lb) machine, a 70 kVA supply, air at 5 ~ 8 (5) kg/cm², and headroom for 4,515 mm (177.8 in). Also confirm the table rating: the specification table shows 15,000 kg (33,069 lb), while the feature page states 12,000 kg with 15,000 kg as an option.
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