AWEA LG-6050
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the AWEA LG-6050 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The AWEA LG-6050 is a gantry type 5-face machining center with 6,000 mm (236.2 in) of X travel, 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of Y and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Z over a fixed 6,000 x 4,800 mm (236.2 x 189.0 in) table. It is the shortest LG on the 5,000 mm crossbeam, and its table is closer to square than that of any longer model in the group. That shape suits wide plates, ring-shaped weldments and machine frames more than long beams.
The nearest alternative is the LG-6040, which has the same X travel under a 4,000 mm (157.5 in) Y stroke and a 6,000 x 3,800 mm (236.2 x 149.6 in) table. Going wider changes more than the envelope. Y rapid traverse falls from 15 m/min (591 ipm) on the LG-6040 to 12 m/min (472 ipm) here, the Y/Z positioning figure under the VDI standard moves from P = 0.030 mm to P = 0.040 mm over full travel, and the coolant tank grows from 1,600 liter to 1,900 liter. X-axis positioning is P = 0.035 mm on both. If every part fits the narrower table, the LG-6040 is the tighter machine across the beam.
Table capacity is stated by area, 2,500 kg/m², not as one total. The table doesn't move. AWEA describes a floor type table of double layer construction attached to the base, with the gantry travelling over it, so a heavy part is never accelerated. X runs at 20 m/min (787 ipm) on what the maker calls a patented zero backlash rack & pinion with a 1µm high resolution linear scale.
Standard spindle equipment is a 4,000 rpm gear unit with a CAT50 (7 / 24) taper and a 22 / 26 kW (30 / 35 HP) motor. Gear spindles of 5,000 / 6,000 rpm and built-in spindles of 6,000 / 8,000 rpm are options, as is a 60-tool magazine in place of the 32-tool one.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 6,000 mm (236.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 5,000 mm (196.9 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Table Size | 6,000 x 4,800 mm (236.2 x 189.0 in) |
| Max Table Load | 2,500 kg/m² |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 200 ~ 1,200 mm (7.9 ~ 47.2 in) |
| Distance Between Columns with Water Eliminator | 5,800 (5,500) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 26 kW (30 / 35 HP) |
| Max Spindle Speed | Gear 4,000 rpm (Std.) ; Gear 5,000 / 6,000 rpm (Opt.) ; Built-in 6,000 / 8,000 rpm (Opt.) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT50 (7 / 24) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20 m/min (787 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 12 m/min (472 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 10 m/min (394 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1 ~ 10 m/min (39 ~ 394 ipm) |
| Tool Capacity | 32 (60 Opt.) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø127 / 215 mm (Ø5.0 / 8.5 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy Jis B 6338 | ± 0.025 / Full Travel |
| Positioning Accuracy VDI 3441 | P = 0.035 mm |
| Positioning Accuracy Yz VDI 3441 | P = 0.040 mm / Full Travel |
| Repeatability Jis B 6338 | ± 0.003 mm |
| Repeatability VDI 3441 | Ps = 0.026 mm |
| Repeatability Yz VDI 3441 | Ps = 0.030 mm |
| Power Requirement | 80 kVA 220 ±10 % Vac 3 phase 50 / 60 Hz |
| Air Pressure Requirement | 5 ~ 8 (5) kg/cm² |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 120 liter |
| Lubrication Tank Capacity | 6 liter |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 1,900 liter |
Specifications sourced from awea.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- X-axis VDI figures of P = 0.035 mm and Ps = 0.026 mm, the tightest in the 5,000 mm Y group
- 6,000 x 4,800 mm (236.2 x 189.0 in) fixed table rated at 2,500 kg/m², so the part stays still while the gantry moves
- 20 m/min (787 ipm) X rapid on a rack & pinion drive with a 1µm linear scale
- Same X positioning figure as the LG-6040, P = 0.035 mm, with 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of Y instead of 4,000 mm (157.5 in)
- 1,900 liter separate coolant tank with two chip augers, one on each side of the table
Limitations
- Y rapid traverse is 12 m/min (472 ipm), against 15 m/min (591 ipm) on the LG-6040
- Y/Z positioning under the VDI standard is P = 0.040 mm over full travel; the LG-6040 lists P = 0.030 mm
- Z travel is 1,000 mm (39.4 in) and the spindle nose reaches no higher than 1,200 mm (47.2 in) above the table
- Speeds above 4,000 rpm need an optional gear or built-in spindle
- Needs an 80 kVA supply at 220 Vac 3 phase
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Choose by part width. The LG-6050 has 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of Y travel and a 6,000 x 4,800 mm (236.2 x 189.0 in) table; the LG-6040 has 4,000 mm (157.5 in) of Y and a 6,000 x 3,800 mm (236.2 x 149.6 in) table. The LG-6040 has the faster Y rapid, 15 m/min (591 ipm) against 12 m/min (472 ipm), and a Y/Z positioning figure of P = 0.030 mm against P = 0.040 mm. X travel, X rapid and the spindle choices are the same.
02
Per unit of area: 2,500 kg/m². AWEA doesn't print a single maximum weight for this model. The table is a fixed, floor type design of double layer construction attached to the base, so check the load under the footprint of the part and its supports against that figure.
03
AWEA states that LG models with X-axis travel 6 m and above use its patented zero backlash rack & pinion with a 1µm high resolution linear scale, under synchronous servo control. On the LG-6050 the X rapid is 20 m/min (787 ipm) and the X positioning accuracy under the VDI standard is P = 0.035 mm with a repeatability of Ps = 0.026 mm.
04
The distance from spindle nose to table is 200 ~ 1,200 mm (7.9 ~ 47.2 in), with a Z travel of 1,000 mm (39.4 in). The row for the distance between columns reads 5,800 (5,500), the bracketed figure applying with the water eliminator fitted.
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