AWEA BM-2500 MAX

Q: How much does the AWEA BM-2500 MAX cost?

The price estimate for the AWEA BM-2500 MAX 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-2500-max#price; the request is passed to AWEA or an authorised dealer.

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

AWEA BM-2500 MAX vertical machining center

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

Gear Spindle 6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BT50

Tool Capacity

24 T

Table Size

2,700 x 1,000 mm (106.3 x 39.4 in)

Spindle Power

15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp)

Accuracy

0.008 mm

How much does the AWEA BM-2500 MAX cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the AWEA BM-2500 MAX 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-2500 MAX is the largest C-frame vertical machining center in AWEA's listing: 2,500 mm (98.4 in) of X travel, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Y and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Z. Its table, 2,700 x 1,000 mm (106.3 x 39.4 in), is rated for 4,000 kg (8,818 lb). The machine weighs 22,000 kg (48,501 lb).

Four tonnes on a moving table is bridge-mill territory, and that is the comparison a buyer should make. A bridge type machine carries the load on a table that moves in one axis only. Here the table moves in X on a saddle that moves in Y, so AWEA puts 6 guideways under the table base to keep it supported at the ends of travel. What the C-frame gives back is an open front and a lower, more compact machine.

Spindle data match the BM-2100 MAX: a BT50 gear spindle, 6,000 rpm, 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp). So do the feeds, at 15 m/min (591 ipm) for X and Y rapids, 12 m/min (472 ipm) for Z and 1 - 12 m/min (39 - 472 ipm) in the cut. Listed positioning accuracy is 0.008 mm with 0.006 mm repeatability, the same values AWEA prints for the smallest BM.

The coolant tank holds 1,040 liter, the only four-figure capacity in the series, and five screw type augers move chips out. The power requirement is 40 kVA. The control is the FANUC Oi -MF Plus.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Z Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Table Size	2,700 x 1,000 mm (106.3 x 39.4 in)
Max Table Load	4,000 kg (8,818 lb)
Distance Spindle Center to Column	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	200 ~ 1,200 mm (7.9 ~ 47.2 in)
Spindle Taper	BT50
Spindle Motor Power	15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp)
Max Spindle Speed	Gear Spindle 6,000 rpm
Rapid Traverse Xy	15 m/min (591 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	12 m/min (472 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	1 - 12 m/min (39 - 472 ipm)
Tool Capacity	24 T
Max Tool Length	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	15 kg (33 lb)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Ø105 / Ø210 mm (Ø4.1 / Ø8.3 in)
Positioning Accuracy	0.008 mm
Repeatability	0.006 mm
CNC Control	FANUC Oi -MF Plus
Air Pressure Requirement	6 kg/cm²
Power Requirement	40 kVA
Coolant Tank Capacity	1,040 liter
Machine Weight	22,000 kg (48,501 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

4,000 kg (8,818 lb) table load, the highest of AWEA's C-frame machines
2,500 mm (98.4 in) of X travel with 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Y and Z
6 guideways under the table base against overhang
BT50 gear spindle rated 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp)
1,040 liter coolant tank and five chip augers

Limitations

X and Y rapids of 15 m/min (591 ipm)
Tool length limited to 250 mm (9.8 in), short for a 1,000 mm Z stroke
6,000 rpm maximum spindle speed
22,000 kg (48,501 lb) to install, on a 40 kVA supply

Best For

Very long die sets and plates up to 2,500 mm Workpieces up to 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) Heavy cutting where an open C-frame table is preferred to a bridge mill Large fabrications needing 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Y and Z

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the capacity of the AWEA BM-2500 MAX?

X, Y and Z travels are 2,500 mm (98.4 in), 1,000 mm (39.4 in) and 1,000 mm (39.4 in). The table measures 2,700 x 1,000 mm (106.3 x 39.4 in) and carries 4,000 kg (8,818 lb). The spindle nose to table distance is 200 ~ 1,200 mm (7.9 ~ 47.2 in).

02 How does the BM-2500 MAX compare with the BM-2100 MAX?

It is the longer version of the same frame. The BM-2100 MAX has 2,100 mm (82.7 in) of X, a 2,300 x 1,000 mm (90.6 x 39.4 in) table, a 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) rating and weighs 20,000 kg (44,092 lb). Spindle, Y and Z travel, feeds and tooling are the same on both.

03 Is the BM-2500 MAX a box-way machine?

Yes. AWEA states that the three axes of the series are equipped with box ways that are precisely ground and heat treated, and that the table base of the BM-2100MAX and BM-2500MAX runs on 6 guideways. A copper piping auto lubrication system meters oil to the slide ways and ball screws.

04 What does the BM-2500 MAX need for power, air and coolant?

A 40 kVA supply and 6 kg/cm² of pneumatic pressure. The coolant tank capacity is 1,040 liter. Machine weight is 22,000 kg (48,501 lb), so floor capacity and crane access should be settled before ordering.