AWEA BL-4018S
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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-4018S cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Long parts that need torque more than speed are the case for the AWEA BL-4018S, a quill-type boring mill with 4,000 mm (157.5 in) of X. Y is 1,800 mm (70.9 in) and Z is 1,300 mm (51.2 in). The head carries a Ø120 mm quill on a 2-step gear box.
Four BL machines have this bed length, and they split two ways. By spindle: the BL-4018FM takes the 6,000 rpm ram head and weighs 39,000 kg (85,979 lb), where this model weighs 38,000 kg (83,774 lb). By column: the BL-4024S keeps the quill and lifts Y to 2,400 mm (94.5 in), at 39,500 kg (87,081 lb) and a machine height of 5,115 mm (201.4 in). The BL-4018S is the lightest and lowest of the 4,000 mm group.
Its spindle is rated 1,308 Nm (965 lb-ft) with a 2,400 rpm ceiling. Low-speed torque of that order suits large-diameter boring and facing heads, which is what long structural parts usually call for. The quill travels 600 mm (23.6 in) on W.
On positioning, expect P= 0.025 mm over full travel under VDI and Ps= 0.018 mm repeatability. Under JIS the listed values are ± 0.01 mm and ± 0.003 mm. The feed axes run on linear guide ways that AWEA describes as supported over the full travel.
Coolant capacity is 560 liter, and the operator room, fully enclosed, rides with the column.
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 | Quill with Ø120 mm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 26 kW (30 / 35 HP) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 2,400 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 1,308 Nm (965 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±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 | 38,000 kg (83,774 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) X travel combined with a 1,308 Nm (965 lb-ft) gear spindle
- Lightest 4,000 mm BL model at 38,000 kg (83,774 lb)
- Machine height of 4,515 mm (177.8 in), lower than the 5,115 mm (201.4 in) of the BL-4024S
- Linear guide ways with full travel support on the feed axes
- Fully enclosed operator room that moves along with the column is standard
Limitations
- 2,400 rpm maximum; faster milling needs the BL-4018FM
- Y stops at 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
- Full-travel VDI positioning of P= 0.025 mm, against P= 0.016 mm on the BL-2018S
- Spindle nose to table distance is 885 mm (34.8 in), which bounds how the part and tool lengths add up
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Four: the BL-4018S and BL-4018FM with 1,800 mm (70.9 in) of Y, and the BL-4024S and BL-4024FM with 2,400 mm (94.5 in). S models have the quill and 2,400 rpm gear spindle. The BL-4018FM and BL-4024FM have the ram and a 6,000 rpm built-in spindle.
02
If parts stay under the 1,800 mm (70.9 in) Y travel, the BL-4018S is 4,515 mm (177.8 in) high and weighs 38,000 kg (83,774 lb). The BL-4024S stands 5,115 mm (201.4 in) and weighs 39,500 kg (87,081 lb). Spindle, table and magazine are alike.
03
± 0.01 mm over full travel under JIS, with ± 0.003 mm repeatability. Under VDI, P= 0.025 mm over full travel and Ps= 0.018 mm. The VDI values are the widest in the series because this is the longest bed.
04
The table lists 885 mm (34.8 in) from spindle nose to table top. Z travel is 1,300 mm (51.2 in) and the quill extends a further 600 mm (23.6 in) on W.
05
In a fully enclosed operator room that AWEA fits as standard and that moves along with the column. An enclosure splash guard around the work area is a separate option.
