AXA PFZ 50
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Spindle Power
Accuracy
Repeatability
How much does the AXA PFZ 50 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
AXA describes its PFZ as the specialist for particularly large and solid workpieces machined with a vertical spindle, and the PFZ 50 is the version with the spindle to match. It is an SK 50 large gantry machining centre with a feed force of 12,000 N and five spindle drives on the list, the strongest delivering 820 Nm.
The drive list is worth reading closely, because the standard unit is not the obvious pick for every shop. Drive no. 161 gives 540 Nm from 28 kW at 40% DC: high torque, low power, suited to slow heavy cuts. Drive no. 163 has the same torque with 57 kW. Drives no. 131 (286 Nm, 45 kW) and no. 133 (355 Nm, 56 kW) trade torque for speed, with up to 9,000 rpm optional. Drive no. 182 tops the range with 820 Nm and 81 kW at 4,000 rpm.
Size is chosen from ranges. X runs from 3,000 mm to 10,000 mm, Y from 1,500 mm to 3,000 mm and Z from 800 mm to 1,500 mm, on a table up to 3,000 mm wide. The table load is 1,500 kg/m², and 2,000 kg/m² is an optional feature that the PFZ 40 does not list.
As on all PFZ machines, axis speeds are moderate: 15/15/10 m/min, optionally 20/20/15 m/min. The stationary tool changer holds 22 tools up to 110 mm in diameter, and AXA attributes short changing times to a double gripping arm and a tool transfer placed centrally in the X-axis.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 3,000 - 10,000 mm (118.1 - 393.7 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 1,500 - 3,000 mm (59.1 - 118.1 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 800 - 1,500 mm (31.5 - 59.1 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Table Width | 1,500 - 3,000 mm (59.1 - 118.1 in) |
| Table Length | approx. X-Weg (X travel) |
| T-Slot Width | 22 mm H9 (reference slot H7) |
| T Slot Spacing | 660 mm (26.0 in) |
| Max Table Load | 1,500 kg/m² (307 lb/ft²); optional 2,000 kg/m² (410 lb/ft²) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 15/15/10 m/min (591/591/394 ipm) in X/Y/Z; optional 20/20/15 m/min (787/787/591 ipm) |
| Max Feed Force | 12,000 N (2,698 lbf) |
| Spindle Drive Standard | No. 161 |
| Spindle Drives Optional | No. 131, 133, 163, 182 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,000 rpm; optional up to 7,500 rpm (standard drive no. 161) |
| Spindle Torque | 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft) max. at 40% DC (standard drive no. 161) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 28 kW (37.5 hp) max. at 40% DC (standard drive no. 161) |
| Optional Spindle Drive 131 | 4,000 rpm (optional up to 9,000 rpm), 286 Nm (211.0 lb-ft), 45 kW (60.3 hp) max. at 40% DC |
| Optional Spindle Drive 133 | 4,000 rpm (optional up to 9,000 rpm), 355 Nm (261.8 lb-ft), 56 kW (75.1 hp) max. at 40% DC |
| Optional Spindle Drive 163 | 4,000 rpm (optional up to 7,500 rpm), 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft), 57 kW (76.4 hp) max. at 40% DC |
| Optional Spindle Drive 182 | 4,000 rpm, 820 Nm (604.8 lb-ft), 81 kW (108.6 hp) max. at 40% DC |
| Spindle Taper | SK 50 (DIN ISO 7388-1 AD / DIN ISO 7388-3 AD); optional BT 50, HSK A100, C8 |
| Tool Capacity | 22; optional expandable up to 60 (90) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 110 mm (4.3 in); 180 mm (7.1 in) with free adjacent pockets |
| Max Tool Length | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± 0.02 mm per 1,000 mm per axis X/Y/Z (increased accuracy on request) |
| Repeatability | ± 0.0075 mm |
Specifications sourced from axa-maschinenbau.de — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Five SK 50 spindle drives, up to 820 Nm and 81 kW at 40% DC with drive no. 182
- Feed force of 12,000 N (2,698 lbf)
- Travel ranges up to 10,000 mm in X, 3,000 mm in Y and 1,500 mm in Z
- Table load of 1,500 kg/m², optionally 2,000 kg/m²
- Tools up to 110 mm in diameter, or 180 mm with free adjacent pockets
Limitations
- The standard drive no. 161 has only 28 kW behind its 540 Nm
- Rapids of 15/15/10 m/min as standard
- Positioning accuracy of ± 0.02 mm per 1,000 mm unless increased accuracy is requested
- No tilting head; 5-side work needs angular heads or the UPFZ 50
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It depends on the cut. No. 161 (standard) and no. 163 both give 540 Nm, with 28 kW and 57 kW respectively and up to 7,500 rpm optional. No. 131 and no. 133 give 286 Nm and 355 Nm with up to 9,000 rpm optional. No. 182 gives 820 Nm and 81 kW at 4,000 rpm. All ratings are at 40% DC.
02
X travel ranges from 3,000 mm to 10,000 mm (118.1 to 393.7 in), Y from 1,500 mm to 3,000 mm and Z from 800 mm to 1,500 mm. The table is 1,500 mm to 3,000 mm wide with 22 mm T-slots at 660 mm spacing. The distance from table to spindle nose is given as 230 mm.
03
AXA lists ball screws or rack and pinion drive in all linear axes, with drives and guideways protected. The guideways are hardened precision steel slideways mounted on manually scraped or ground surfaces with Turcite coatings. Direct measuring systems are fitted on X, Y and Z.
04
AXA's examples of use include a PFZ with additional turning equipment, a PFZ without machine table and a PFZ as a pallet machine. The data sheet adds that its figures refer to the standard version and that extensions and modifications depend on the overall configuration and application.
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