AWEA MCP-18040
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the AWEA MCP-18040 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the AWEA MCP-18040 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
Height is what separates the AWEA MCP-18040 from a long plate mill. Beneath the bridge, the spindle nose stands 800 ~ 2,200 mm (31.5 ~ 86.6 in) above the table top and the ram travels 1,400 mm (55.1 in) in Z. Order the 1,600 mm Z option and the lower limit drops to 600 mm. Under that sits a table 18,000 x 2,800 mm (708.7 x 110.2 in), served by 18,000 mm (708.7 in) of X travel and 4,400 mm (173.2 in) of Y.
A tall Z stroke is only useful if the ram stays stiff at the bottom of it. AWEA's answer is a U-shaped saddle that fully surrounds the headstock, with reinforced front structures, four linear guide ways and ten sliding blocks. The maker says this reduces distortion even when the headstock is fully extended. That is the condition a deep pocket or the foot of a tall weldment puts the machine in.
Side faces are reached with attachment heads, changed automatically. Remember that a head hangs below the spindle nose and uses part of the daylight, so check the head dimensions against the tallest part before fixing the Z option.
Tooling is BBT50, up to 400 mm (15.7 in) long and 20 kg (44 lb). The magazine is 40T, or 60T on request. All axes rapid at 10 m/min (394 ipm).
This is the second longest of the 4,400 mm machines. Only the MCP-20040 adds more X, with 20,000 mm (787.4 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 18,000 mm (708.7 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 4,400 mm (173.2 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) (1,600 mm Opt.) |
| Table Size | 18,000 x 2,800 mm (708.7 x 110.2 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 800 ~ 2,200 mm (31.5 ~ 86.6 in) (600 ~ 2,200 mm Opt.) |
| Distance Between Columns with X Axis Covers | 3,700 mm (3,500 mm) |
| Spindle Taper | BBT50 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) |
| Spindle Speed Vertical | 4,000 Gear Spindle (Std.)；5,000 / 6,000 Gear Spindle (Opt.)；8,000 / 12,000 Built-in Spindle (Opt.) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 10 / 10 / 10 m/min (394 / 394 / 394 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1 ~ 10 m/min (39 ~ 394 ipm) |
| Tool Capacity | 40T (60T Opt.) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø125 / Ø200 mm (Ø4.9 / Ø7.9 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 3,400 liter |
| Lubrication Tank Capacity | 6 liter |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 100 liter |
| Air Pressure Requirement | 5 ~ 8 (5) kg/cm² |
| Power Requirement | 220 ± 10 % Vac / 80 kVA |
Specifications sourced from awea.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Up to 2,200 mm (86.6 in) between spindle nose and table top
- Optional 1,600 mm Z travel in place of the standard 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
- Headstock fully surrounded by a U-shaped saddle with four linear guide ways and ten sliding blocks
- 18,000 mm (708.7 in) of X over a stationary table
- 60T magazine available in place of the standard 40T
Limitations
- Minimum nose height of 800 mm (31.5 in) as standard, 600 mm with the Z option: flat work needs build-up
- Tool length limit of 400 mm (15.7 in) restricts how far a tool can reach down to low features
- Attachment head dimensions are not in the specification table
- No weight figure for a machine with an 18,000 mm bed, and no table load
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
With the Z-axis fully raised the spindle nose is 2,200 mm (86.6 in) above the table top; fully lowered it is 800 mm (31.5 in) with the standard 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Z travel. The usable part height is less than 2,200 mm once tool length, and any attachment head, are subtracted. Tools can be up to 400 mm (15.7 in) long.
02
When the same machine has to cut both tall and low parts. The option extends the nose range to 600 ~ 2,200 mm from the standard 800 ~ 2,200 mm (31.5 ~ 86.6 in), so the gain is entirely at the bottom of the stroke. The top position stays the same.
03
It sits in a U-shaped saddle with reinforced front structures that fully surrounds it, guided by four linear guide ways with ten sliding blocks. AWEA states that the design reduces distortion and keeps accuracy when the headstock is fully extended. No stiffness or accuracy value is given in the specification table for this model.
04
The MCP-16040 has 16,000 mm (629.9 in) of X and the MCP-20040 has 20,000 mm (787.4 in). Y travel, Z travel, spindle, magazine, tanks and power requirement are identical on all three. For more width at the same length, the MCP-18050 has 5,400 mm (212.6 in) of Y and the MCP-18060 has 6,400 mm (252.0 in).
