AWEA BM-1500II

Q: How much does the AWEA BM-1500II cost?

The price estimate for the AWEA BM-1500II 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-bm-1500ii#price; the request is passed to AWEA or an authorised dealer.

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

AWEA BM-1500II BM series vertical machining center (BM-1400II / BM-1500II (badged BM1460))

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

Belt-drive 8,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BT40 / BT50 (Opt.)

Tool Capacity

24 T

Table Size

1,600 x 700 mm (63.0 x 27.6 in)

Spindle Power

7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp)

Accuracy

0.008 mm

How much does the AWEA BM-1500II cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the AWEA BM-1500II 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 BM-1500II is the widest of the BM-II box-way vertical machining centers. It has 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of X travel and, unlike the four smaller models, 740 mm (29.1 in) of Y. Z is 610 mm (24.0 in). The spindle center stands 780 mm (30.7 in) from the column, further out than the 710 mm (28.0 in) of the BM-1400II.

One detail in AWEA's table deserves a second look before fixtures are designed. The table is listed at 1,600 x 700 mm (63.0 x 27.6 in), so Y travel is longer than the table is deep. The spindle can reach past both table edges, which helps when a part overhangs or when a probe or tool setter sits beside the table. Table load is 1,450 kg (3,197 lb).

Compared with the BM-1400II, the gain is modest in load and clear in width, and it costs little in mass: 8,700 kg (19,180 lb). Buyers who need still more Y have to move to the BM-1600 MAX with 800 mm (31.5 in), a 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) machine with a gear spindle.

Spindle and feeds follow the BM-II pattern: belt-drive, 8,000 rpm, 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp), BT40 with BT50 optional, and rapids of 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in X and Y. The coolant tank grows to 500 liter. Three screw type chip augers are fitted according to AWEA's chart; the Y-axis augers listed as standard for the smaller models are not listed for this one.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Y Axis Travel	740 mm (29.1 in)
Z Axis Travel	610 mm (24.0 in)
Table Size	1,600 x 700 mm (63.0 x 27.6 in)
Max Table Load	1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
Distance Spindle Center to Column	780 mm (30.7 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	125 ~ 735 mm (4.9 ~ 28.9 in)
Spindle Taper	BT40 / BT50 (Opt.)
Spindle Motor Power	7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp)
Max Spindle Speed	Belt-drive 8,000 rpm
Rapid Traverse Xy	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	1 - 15 m/min (39 - 591 ipm)
Tool Capacity	24 T
Max Tool Length	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	7 kg (15 lb)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Ø75 / Ø150 mm (Ø3.0 / Ø5.9 in)
Positioning Accuracy	0.008 mm
Repeatability	0.006 mm
CNC Control	FANUC Oi -MF Plus
Air Pressure Requirement	6 kg/cm²
Power Requirement	25 kVA
Coolant Tank Capacity	500 liter
Machine Weight	8,700 kg (19,180 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

740 mm (29.1 in) of Y travel, the widest of the BM-II models
Y travel exceeds the 700 mm table depth, so the spindle reaches past both edges
1,450 kg (3,197 lb) table load on a 1,600 x 700 mm (63.0 x 27.6 in) table
500 liter coolant tank, the largest of the BM-II models
Still a 25 kVA machine at 8,700 kg (19,180 lb)

Limitations

Y-axis chip augers are listed as standard only up to the BM-1400II
Belt-drive 8,000 rpm spindle with 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp), as on the smallest BM-II
Z travel stays at 610 mm (24.0 in)
Table load is only slightly above the 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) of the BM-1400II

Best For

Wide plates and die sets needing up to 740 mm (29.1 in) of Y Long parts within 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of X Heavy cuts in steel on box ways Setups with a tool setter or probe station beside the part

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What makes the AWEA BM-1500II different from the other BM-II models?

Width. Y travel is 740 mm (29.1 in) where the BM-850II through BM-1400II have 650 mm (25.6 in), and the spindle center to column distance is 780 mm (30.7 in). The table is 1,600 x 700 mm (63.0 x 27.6 in) with a 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) rating, and the coolant tank holds 500 liter.

02 Is the Y travel of the BM-1500II longer than its table?

Yes, according to AWEA's table: Y travel is 740 mm (29.1 in) and the table size in the Y direction is 700 mm. The AF-1600II, a linear-guide machine with the same Y travel, is listed with a 1,700 x 740 mm (66.9 x 29.1 in) table.

03 What are the feed rates of the BM-1500II?

X and Y rapid feed is 30 m/min (1,181 ipm), Z rapid feed is 24 m/min (945 ipm) and the cutting feed rate is 1 - 15 m/min (39 - 591 ipm). Positioning accuracy is 0.008 mm and repeatability 0.006 mm to ISO230-2.

04 What spindle taper does the BM-1500II have?

BT40 as standard, with BT50 as an option. The listed spindle is belt-driven with a top speed of 8,000 rpm and a 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) motor. AWEA also describes a two-step gear spindle for the series, which is the standard spindle on the MAX models.