Chevalier SMART-H/B1640IV
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Key Specifications
Table Size
Spindle Power
control
grinding length
grinding width
distance table to wheel centerline
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Price estimate
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Overview
The Chevalier SMART-H/B1640IV grinds 40 in (1,015 mm) by 16 in (406 mm), the largest area in the first group of SMART-IV grinders before the range moves to the heavier, wider frames. Long, fairly narrow work is its territory: die shoes, guide rails, wear strips and plates that would overhang a 24 in table.
It shares its cutting end with the SMART-H/B1224IV. Both use a 15 hp (11 kW) spindle variable from 500 to 1,800 rpm and a wheel of Ø14 in x 2 in x Ø5 in, and both give 23.6 in (600 mm) from table to wheel centerline. What changes is the table: 15.7 in x 39.4 in (400 x 1,000 mm) here, travelling 43.3 in (1,100 mm), with 17.7 in (450 mm) of cross travel and a load rating of 1,036 lb (470 kg).
On a table this long the way design matters more. Chevalier describes hand-scraped, Turcite-B coated double V ways for both the longitudinal and the cross-feed axes, with the cross-feed ways supporting the full table travel so the table does not overhang at the ends of its stroke.
The H version's table runs at 16 to 82 fpm and the B version's at 0 to 65.6 fpm. Floor space is 175.2 in wide for the H and 141.3 in for the B, each 104.5 in deep, and the machine weighs 9,200 lb (4,200 kg). Programs and data move by USB port or Ethernet to the SMART iControl.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | SMART iControl |
| Grinding Length | 40 in (1,015 mm) |
| Grinding Width | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Distance Table to Wheel Centerline | 23.6 in (600 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 1,036 lb (470 kg) |
| Table Size | 15.7 in x 39.4 in (400 x 1,000 mm) |
| Table Speed | H: 16 to 82 fpm / B: 0 to 65.6 fpm (H: 5 to 25 m/min / B: 0 to 20 m/min) |
| Longitudinal Travel X | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) |
| Cross Travel Z | 17.7 in (450 mm) |
| Cross Feed Speed | 0 to 10 fpm (0 to 3,000 mm/min) |
| Spindle Speed | 500 to 1,800 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 hp (11 kW) |
| Wheel Size | Ø14 in x 2 in x Ø5 in (Ø355 x 50 x Ø127 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | H: 175.2 in x 104.5 in x 81.9 in / B: 141.3 in x 104.5 in x 81.9 in (H: 4,450 x 2,655 x 2,080 mm / B: 3,590 x 2,655 x 2,080 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 9,200 lb (4,200 kg) |
Specifications sourced from chevalierusa.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 40 in (1,015 mm) grinding length with 43.3 in (1,100 mm) of table travel
- Cross-feed ways support the full table travel, so the long table does not overhang
- 15 hp (11 kW) spindle and a 14 in diameter, 2 in wide wheel
- Table rated for 1,036 lb (470 kg)
- USB port or Ethernet data transfer to the SMART iControl
Limitations
- Grinding width is 16 in (406 mm); wider plates need the SMART-H/B2048IV
- The H version is 175.2 in wide on the floor
- Spindle speed is limited to 500 to 1,800 rpm
- Wheel clearance of 23.6 in (600 mm) is the same as on the smaller SMART-H/B1224IV
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Grinding length is 40 in (1,015 mm) and grinding width 16 in (406 mm), on a table of 15.7 in x 39.4 in (400 x 1,000 mm). Table travel is 43.3 in (1,100 mm), cross travel 17.7 in (450 mm), and the table load limit is 1,036 lb (470 kg).
02
The listed figures are the same on both models: a 15 hp (11 kW) spindle motor, 500 to 1,800 rpm variable speed and a Ø14 in x 2 in x Ø5 in wheel. The SMART-H/B1640IV adds table length and width, and carries 1,036 lb (470 kg) against the 815 lb (370 kg) of the SMART-H/B1224IV.
03
Table speed is 16 to 82 fpm (5 to 25 m/min) for the H and 0 to 65.6 fpm (0 to 20 m/min) for the B. The H is listed at 175.2 in x 104.5 in x 81.9 in and the B at 141.3 in x 104.5 in x 81.9 in, so the H needs noticeably more width.
04
According to Chevalier, the hand-scraped, Turcite-B coated cross-feed guideways between base and saddle have a double V design that provides support for full table travel and prevents table overhang. The longitudinal ways between table and saddle are double V as well.
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