Hydromat Rotary Transfer Machine
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Max Turn Length
machine type
turret stations
max turning diameter
cnc control
How much does the Hydromat Rotary Transfer Machine cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a multi-spindle automatic in this class — not a quote from Hydromat. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Hydromat Rotary Transfer Machine is a CNC rotary transfer machine with 12 or 16 horizontal machining stations and 6 or 8 vertical machining stations, run from a FANUC 30i-B control. It takes bar up to 1.75 inch round, 1.5 inch hex or 1.25 inch square and turns parts up to 6 inches long.
The work is shared between two kinds of unit. Mill / drill units run to 8,500 RPM and lathe turning to 5000 RPM, so one machine combines turned diameters with drilled and milled features that would otherwise need a second operation. Because every station works on a different part at the same moment, output is set by the slowest station and not by the sum of the operations.
Station count is the configuration decision. More horizontal and vertical stations allow more operations to be split out, which shortens the longest one, but each station is also a unit to tool and set. The table gives no weight, footprint or power figures, so installation data has to come from Hydromat.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | CNC Rotary Transfer Machine |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,500 RPM (Mill / Drill Units) and 5000 RPM (Lathe Turning) |
| Turret Stations | 12 or 16 horizontal machining stations and 6 or 8 vertical machining stations |
| Max Turning Diameter | 1.75 Inch Round, 1.5 Inch Hex, 1.25 Inch Square |
| Max Turning Length | 6 Inches |
| CNC Control | FANUC 30i-B |
Specifications sourced from hydromat.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 12 or 16 horizontal machining stations plus 6 or 8 vertical machining stations on one machine
- Mill / drill units run to 8,500 RPM and lathe turning to 5000 RPM
- Takes round bar to 1.75 inch, hex to 1.5 inch and square to 1.25 inch
- Controlled by a FANUC 30i-B CNC
Limitations
- Maximum turning length is 6 inches
- Bar capacity stops at 1.75 inch round, so larger stock is outside its range
- No weight, footprint or power figures are published in the table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Hydromat lists 12 or 16 horizontal machining stations and 6 or 8 vertical machining stations. The count is a configuration choice, so settle it against the number of operations your part needs before ordering.
02
Up to 1.75 inch round, 1.5 inch hex or 1.25 inch square, with a maximum turning length of 6 inches. Parts longer than that, or cut from larger stock, do not fit this machine.
03
The mill / drill units run to 8,500 RPM and lathe turning to 5000 RPM. The control is a FANUC 30i-B. Hydromat's table does not give spindle power or torque, so ask for those figures if your part involves heavy cuts.
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