AXA VSC 3 - XTS50
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
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Price estimate
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Overview
The AXA VSC 3 - XTS50 pairs the wide VSC 3 envelope with an SK 50 spindle. Buyers get 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y as standard, extendable to 900 mm, 1,000 mm or 1,100 mm, and a spindle whose standard drive no. 131 delivers 286 Nm and 45 kW at 40% DC. X travel is built to order between 1,760 mm and 9,000 mm.
Where does it sit? Below it, the VSC 2 - XTS50 has the same spindle but stops at 600 mm of Y. Above it, the VSC 50 - XTS brings 1,000 mm of Y, a 20,000 N feed force and drives up to 820 Nm. The VSC 3 - XTS50 is the choice when the part is wide but the cut does not call for the heaviest machine.
Z travel is 850 mm, and AXA's table shows 950 mm and 1,200 mm in brackets beside it. On this model those two figures are printed without the footnote that marks them as optional features on the SK 40 version, so confirm with AXA how they are offered. The distance from table to spindle nose is 180 mm to 1,030 mm.
Drive no. 133 is the one optional spindle, with 355 Nm and 56 kW. The XTS magazine holds 26 tools and extends to 180, with tools up to 110 mm in diameter, and changes take approx. 7 s. The table has five 18 mm T-slots, six as an option, and carries 1,200 kg/m².
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 | 700 mm (27.6 in); optional 900 mm (35.4 in), 1,000 mm (39.4 in), 1,100 mm (43.3 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 850 mm (33.5 in); alternatively 950 mm (37.4 in), 1,200 mm (47.2 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 | 18 mm H9 (reference slot H7) |
| T Slot Spacing | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| T Slot Count | 5; optional 6 |
| Max Table Load | 1,200 kg/m² (246 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. 131 |
| Spindle Drives Optional | No. 133 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,000 rpm; optional up to 9,000 rpm (standard drive no. 131) |
| Spindle Torque | 286 Nm (211.0 lb-ft) max. at 40% DC (standard drive no. 131) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 45 kW (60.3 hp) max. at 40% DC (standard drive no. 131) |
| 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 |
| Spindle Taper | SK 50 (DIN ISO 7388-1 AD / DIN ISO 7388-3 AD); optional BT 50, HSK A100, C8 |
| Tool Capacity | 26; optional expandable up to 180 (e.g. 3 fully equipped towers) |
| 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) |
| Tool Change Time | approx. 7 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
- SK 50 spindle with 286 Nm and 45 kW at 40% DC on a machine with 700 mm to 1,100 mm of Y travel
- Optional drive no. 133 raises output to 355 Nm and 56 kW
- XTS magazine from 26 up to 180 pockets for tools up to 110 mm in diameter
- Table rated at 1,200 kg/m² with 18 mm T-slots
- Rapids of 40/40/30 m/min in X/Y/Z
Limitations
- Feed force of 9,000 N, well short of the 20,000 N of the VSC 50 - XTS
- Speed range of 4,000 rpm, with 9,000 rpm as the optional maximum
- Y travels above 700 mm are optional features
- Approx. 7 s tool change, slower than the approx. 5 s of the VSC 3 - XTS
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
An SK 50 spindle to DIN ISO 7388-1 AD / DIN ISO 7388-3 AD. Drive no. 131 is standard with 4,000 rpm, optionally up to 9,000 rpm, 286 Nm and 45 kW at 40% DC. Drive no. 133 is optional with 355 Nm and 56 kW. BT 50, HSK A100 and C8 holders are optional.
02
Y travel is 700 mm (27.6 in) as standard and 900 mm (35.4 in), 1,000 mm (39.4 in) or 1,100 mm (43.3 in) as options. The clamping surface is as wide as the Y travel and as long as the X travel plus 400 mm, with five T-slots or six as an option.
03
The VSC 50 - XTS is the heavier machine: 1,000 mm of Y and Z, 20,000 N feed force, a 540 Nm standard drive and a 1,500 kg/m² table, but rapids of 30/30/25 m/min. The VSC 3 - XTS50 is faster at 40/40/30 m/min and starts with 286 Nm, so it suits lighter cuts on wide parts.
04
AXA states a tool change time of approx. 7 s. The magazine holds 26 tools as standard and is optionally expandable up to 180. Maximum tool length is 400 mm, and maximum diameter is 110 mm, or 180 mm with free adjacent pockets.
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