Feeler FDM-8232
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
x axis travel
y axis travel
z axis travel
How much does the Feeler FDM-8232 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Feeler FDM-8232 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
Thirty tonnes, with no bracket: the Feeler FDM-8232 is listed at 30 ton on an 8,000 × 2,600 mm (315.0 × 102.4 in) table. Every shorter FDM model shows a listed load and a higher one in brackets. Here, and on the FDM-8235, there is a single figure, which suggests the series tops out at this rating.
X travel is 8,200 mm (322.8 in). Above 7,200 mm of X, by Feeler's account, the axis is driven by rack and pinion through a reduction gearbox, to ensure minimal backlash and maintain precise positioning. Y travel is 3,100 mm (122.0 in), with 3,700 mm (145.7 in) bracketed.
Thirty tonnes on eight metres is less per metre than the shorter machines offer. The FDM-4232 carries 21 ton on half the table length. So the long table is for long work, or for several moulds in a row, not for one compact block of extreme weight; a short, very dense workpiece should be checked against the maker's permitted load distribution.
Rapids are 12 m/min (472 ipm) on X and Z and 15 m/min (591 ipm) on Y. The spindle is listed at 6,000 rpm, BT/DIN/CAT 50, with 4,000-8,000 rpm and #40 as bracketed alternatives. Z travel is 800 mm (31.5 in), or 1,000-1,400 mm, and the magazine 24 tools, or 32-90.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 8,200 mm (322.8 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,100 (3,700) mm (122.0 (145.7) in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 800 (1,000-1,400) mm (31.5 (39.4-55.1) in) |
| Table Length | 8,000 mm (315.0 in) |
| Table Width | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Max Table Load | 30 ton |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 (4,000-8,000) rpm |
| Spindle Taper | BT/DIN/CAT 50(#40) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 12 m/min (472 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 15 m/min (591 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 12 m/min (472 ipm) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 (32-90) |
Specifications sourced from feeler.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 30 ton table load as the listed figure
- 8,000 mm (315.0 in) table with 3,100 mm (122.0 in) of Y travel
- Rack and pinion X drive with reduction gearbox
- Full-travel supported axes for an 8,200 mm stroke
Limitations
- No higher bracketed load: 30 ton is the limit
- Table is 2,600 mm wide; the FDM-8235 offers 3,000 mm
- Rapid traverse of 12 m/min (472 ipm) on both X and Z
- Foundation and power data are not on the series page
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
30 ton. Unlike the shorter models, the load cell shows no bracketed higher figure. The FDM-7232, one length shorter, is listed at 27 ton with 30 ton in brackets.
02
Feeler states that for X-axis travel over 7200 mm, a rack and pinion drive with reduction gearbox ensures minimal backlash and maintains precise positioning. With 8,200 mm (322.8 in) of X travel the FDM-8232 falls in that range.
03
By width. The FDM-8228 lists 2,700 (3,300) mm of Y and 27 (30) ton. The FDM-8232 lists 3,100 (3,700) mm and 30 ton. The FDM-8235 lists 3,400 (4,000) mm, a table 3,000 mm wide and 30 ton.
04
The rating is 30 ton for the whole 8,000 × 2,600 mm table. How much of that may be concentrated in a short length is not stated on the series page, so a compact, dense workpiece needs the maker's load-distribution limits.
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