AXA VSC 2 - XTS
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the AXA VSC 2 - XTS cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
With 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z travel over a bed that can be anything from 1,760 mm to 9,000 mm long, the AXA VSC 2 - XTS is the mid-size SK 40 model of the VSC travelling column series. Y travel is 600 mm (23.6 in). The spindle nose can stand up to 1,030 mm above the fixed table, which is what separates this machine from the lower VSC 1.
AXA builds the VSC around fixed machine tables with all linear motion on the tool side. On a long bed that matters: a heavy or awkward part never has to be accelerated, and the table can carry rotary tables, a tailstock or clamping bridges anywhere along its length. The load rating here is 1,000 kg/m² on four T-slots.
Spindle choice is wider than on the VSC 1. Drive no. 110 with 143 Nm and 30 kW at 40% DC is standard. Besides drives no. 100 and no. 111, this model can take drive no. 113, which delivers 255 Nm and 40 kW and can be ordered up to 10,000 rpm. Tool holders are SK 40, with BT 40, HSK A63 or C6 as options.
Rapids of 40/40/30 m/min are standard. The XTS magazine starts at 22 pockets and extends to 216, tool change takes approx. 5 s, and AXA notes that tools are pre-selected by a double gripper arm during machining. Positioning accuracy is ± 0.015 mm per 1,000 mm, with ± 0.0075 mm as the optional grade.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 1,760 - 9,000 mm (69.3 - 354.3 in) |
| Pendulum Travel Optional | (X-axis - 500) / 2 mm |
| Y Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 180 - 1,030 mm (7.1 - 40.6 in) |
| Table Size | (X-axis + 400) x Y-axis mm |
| T-Slot Width | 14 mm H9 (reference slot H7) |
| T Slot Spacing | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| T Slot Count | 4 |
| Max Table Load | 1,000 kg/m² (205 lb/ft²) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 40/40/30 m/min (1,575/1,575/1,181 ipm) in X/Y/Z |
| Max Feed Force | 9,000 N (2,023 lbf) |
| Spindle Drive Standard | No. 110 |
| Spindle Drives Optional | No. 100, 111, 113 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm; optional up to 12,000 rpm (standard drive no. 110) |
| Spindle Torque | 143 Nm (105.5 lb-ft) max. at 40% DC (standard drive no. 110) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 kW (40.2 hp) max. at 40% DC (standard drive no. 110) |
| Optional Spindle Drive 100 | 6,000 rpm (optional up to 15,000 rpm), 95 Nm (70.1 lb-ft), 20 kW (26.8 hp) max. at 40% DC |
| Optional Spindle Drive 111 | 6,000 rpm (optional up to 12,000 rpm), 191 Nm (140.9 lb-ft), 40 kW (53.6 hp) max. at 40% DC |
| Optional Spindle Drive 113 | 6,000 rpm (optional up to 10,000 rpm), 255 Nm (188.1 lb-ft), 40 kW (53.6 hp) max. at 40% DC |
| Spindle Taper | SK 40 (DIN ISO 7388-1 AD / DIN ISO 7388-3 AD); optional BT 40, HSK A63, C6 |
| Tool Capacity | 22; optional expandable up to 216 (e.g. 3 fully equipped towers) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 85 mm (3.3 in); 135 mm (5.3 in) with free adjacent pockets |
| Max Tool Length | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Tool Change Time | approx. 5 s |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± 0.015 mm per 1,000 mm per axis X/Y/Z; optional ± 0.0075 mm |
| Repeatability | ± 0.005 mm |
Specifications sourced from axa-maschinenbau.de — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 850 mm of Z travel and up to 1,030 mm under the spindle nose on an SK 40 machine
- 40/40/30 m/min rapid traverse in X/Y/Z as standard
- Optional drive no. 113 with 255 Nm and 40 kW at 40% DC
- Bed length to order, with X travel from 1,760 mm to 9,000 mm
- Table rated at 1,000 kg/m² with four T-slots at 160 mm spacing
Limitations
- Y travel is fixed at 600 mm; the wider options start with the VSC 3 - XTS
- Maximum tool diameter is 85 mm with a full magazine
- The ± 0.0075 mm positioning accuracy is an optional feature
- Pendulum travel is an option and gives each zone less than half of the X travel
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X is built to order between 1,760 mm and 9,000 mm (69.3 to 354.3 in). Y is 600 mm (23.6 in) and Z is 850 mm (33.5 in). The distance from table to spindle nose ranges from 180 mm to 1,030 mm.
02
Four. Drive no. 110 is standard with 6,000 rpm (optionally up to 12,000 rpm), 143 Nm and 30 kW. Drive no. 100 offers 95 Nm and up to 15,000 rpm, drive no. 111 offers 191 Nm and 40 kW, and drive no. 113 offers 255 Nm and 40 kW with up to 10,000 rpm. Torque and power are stated at 40% DC.
03
XTS is AXA's tower-type tool magazine. Towers stand outside the working area and a transport unit with its own drive brings the tool to the spindle position at up to 120 m/min. On this model the magazine holds 22 tools as standard and up to 216 with further towers.
04
Yes. The VSC 2 - XTS50 has the same travels with an SK 50 spindle, whose standard drive no. 131 delivers 286 Nm and 45 kW. It changes tools in approx. 7 s, against approx. 5 s on the VSC 2 - XTS.
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