AWEA HD-3012
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the AWEA HD-3012 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The AWEA HD-3012 is the longer of the two HD heavy duty bridge machines, with a 3,000 x 1,100 mm (118.1 x 43.3 in) table that AWEA rates at 5,500 kg (12,125 lb). X travel is 3,000 mm (118.1 in). Y and Z are 1,200 mm (47.2 in) and 760 mm (29.9 in), and the spindle is a BT50 gear unit running to 6,000 rpm on a 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) motor.
That table rating is the figure AWEA itself singles out for this model. The maker attributes it to an enclosed-back table with a double layer structure, sitting on a one-piece bed of enclosed rectangular section that spreads force evenly to the floor. The bed's sides are slanted more steeply to clear chips during long roughing runs. For comparison, the VP-3012 and VP-3012HS carry 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) on a table of identical size.
Moving up from the HD-2012 adds a metre of X and changes three other rows. X rapid falls from the 24 m/min (945 ipm) of the HD-2012 to 20 m/min (787 ipm). Positioning accuracy is A ≤ 0.016 mm and repeatability R ≤ 0.012 mm, where the HD-2012 lists A ≤ 0.012 mm and R ≤ 0.008 mm. Weight climbs to 22,500 kg (49,603 lb). Everything about the head, the magazine and the services is shared.
Expect a deliberate machine, not a quick one. Cutting feed is 10 m/min (394 ipm) and Z rapid 15 m/min (591 ipm) on box ways. What it gives back is the ability to hang a 400 mm (15.7 in) long tool in a spindle that makes 662 Nm at 387 rpm and lean on it. The coolant tank holds 465 liter.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 760 mm (29.9 in) |
| Table Size | 3,000 x 1,100 mm (118.1 x 43.3 in) |
| Max Table Load | 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 200 ~ 960 mm (7.9 ~ 37.8 in) |
| Distance Between Columns | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) |
| Max Spindle Speed | Gear spindle 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | BT50 (BBT50 Opt.) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20 m/min (787 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 15 m/min (591 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 10 m/min (394 ipm) |
| Tool Capacity | 32 (24 / 40 / 60 Opt.) T |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø125 / 229 mm (Ø4.9 / 9.0 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | A ≤ 0.016 mm |
| Repeatability | R ≤ 0.012 mm |
| Power Requirement | AC 220 ± 10% 3 Phase , 60 / 50 Hz / 50 kVA |
| Air Pressure Requirement | 5 ~ 8 kg/cm² |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 40 liter (2 HP) |
| Lubrication Tank Capacity | 4.6 liter |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 465 liter (1.5 HP) |
| Machine Weight | 22,500 kg (49,603 lb) |
Specifications sourced from awea.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) table load, above the 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) of the VP-3012HS at equal table size
- Double layer, enclosed-back table design described by AWEA for this model
- 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of X with the gear spindle's 662 Nm maximum torque
- 465 liter coolant tank for sustained roughing
- Full enclosed splash guard with extension operation doors
Limitations
- Positioning accuracy of A ≤ 0.016 mm, wider than the A ≤ 0.012 mm of the HD-2012
- X rapid of 20 m/min (787 ipm) and cutting feed of 10 m/min (394 ipm)
- No direct-driven spindle in the table; 6,000 rpm is the listed speed
- 22,500 kg (49,603 lb) and a 50 kVA supply to plan for
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The HD-3012 is rated at 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) and the HD-2012 at 4,500 kg (9,921 lb). AWEA links the higher figure to the table's enclosed back and double layer structure. Table width is 1,100 mm (43.3 in) on both, so the extra capacity comes with extra length, not extra width.
02
On X the two tables print the same numbers: A ≤ 0.016 mm positioning and R ≤ 0.012 mm repeatability. The HD sheet gives a single row for each, while the VP-3012 sheet adds separate Y and Z rows. The heavier build of the HD-3012 therefore does not come with a looser stated tolerance at this length.
03
The specification table lists 32 tools, with 24, 40 and 60 as options. Maximum tool diameter is Ø125 / 229 mm (Ø4.9 / 9.0 in), maximum length 400 mm (15.7 in) and maximum weight 15 kg (33 lb). The spindle taper is BT50, with BBT50 offered as an option.
04
AC 220 ± 10% three phase power at 60 / 50 Hz with 50 kVA, and compressed air at 5 ~ 8 kg/cm². Tank capacities are 465 liter (1.5 HP) for coolant, 40 liter (2 HP) for hydraulics and 4.6 liter for lubrication. The foundation has to take 22,500 kg (49,603 lb) of machine plus the workpiece.
05
With hydraulic counter balance cylinders. AWEA places them symmetrically with the main spindle, the spindle motor and the ball screw. The bridge underneath has a one-piece footing that, in the maker's words, supports the unbalanced gravity load of the saddle and headstock and prevents deformation of the bridge.
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