Fidia BHE

Q: How much does the Fidia BHE cost?

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Specs verified 2026-10-05 · fidia.it Updated 2026-10-05

Fidia BHE bridge-type double-column milling machine

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm (standard spindle)

Spindle Taper

ISO50 (optional BT#50, HSK100A)

Tool Capacity

up to 180 positions

Table Size

from 2 x 1.7 m to 6 x 3.1 m

x axis travel

2,200 to 6,200 mm (86.6 to 244 in)

y axis travel

1,700 to 3,600 mm (66.9 to 141.7 in)

How much does the Fidia BHE cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fidia BHE 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

The Fidia BHE is a range of bridge-type double-column milling machines offered across a span of sizes, not one fixed model. X travel runs from 2,200 to 6,200 mm (86.6 to 244 in), Y from 1,700 to 3,600 mm (66.9 to 141.7 in) and Z from 700 to 1,300 mm (27.5 to 51.1 in). Tables go from 2 x 1.7 m to 6 x 3.1 m, with load capacities from 8,000 kg to 28,000 kg (17,637 to 61,728 lb).

This is a torque machine. The standard spindle runs at 6,000 rpm on ISO50 or BT#50 with a 17/25 kW motor, direct coupling and a ZF 1:4 gear box, for a maximum torque of 956 Nm. Axis speed is up to 15 m/min (590 ipm). Those figures describe heavy roughing of large dies and general machining; built-in spindles at 8,000 rpm and 15,000 rpm are offered as options where finishing matters.

The structure is cast iron throughout: base, columns, traverse and ram. The ram is a box-type section of 380 x 380 mm on box ways treated with ROLON, growing to 420 x 420 mm on machines with 1,100 mm or 1,300 mm of Z travel. Y runs on 3 roller guides, two on top of the traverse and one on its front. Digital pressurized scales are mounted on all axes.

Indexed universal heads extend the machine to five-sided work. Fidia lists a manual universal head and two automatic indexed heads, the VH 1 with a pitch of 1° and the VH 2.5 with a pitch of 2.5°, all at 3,500 rpm on BT#50/ISO50. The automatic tool changer is offered with up to 180 positions. Because the range is so wide, confirm travels, table and load for the exact configuration.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	2,200 to 6,200 mm (86.6 to 244 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,700 to 3,600 mm (66.9 to 141.7 in)
Z Axis Travel	700 to 1,300 mm (27.5 to 51.1 in)
Z Travel Options	700/900/1100/1300 mm
Axis Speed	up to 15 m/min (590 ipm)
Table Size	from 2 x 1.7 m to 6 x 3.1 m
Max Table Load	from 8,000 kg to 28,000 kg (17,637 to 61,728 lb)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm (standard spindle)
Spindle Motor	17/25 kW, 162/239 Nm, direct coupling with ZF 1:4 gear box
Spindle Torque	956 Nm (max)
Spindle Taper	ISO50 (optional BT#50, HSK100A)
Ram Section	380 x 380 mm (420 x 420 mm with Z travel 1,100 mm and 1,300 mm)
Tool Capacity	up to 180 positions

Specifications sourced from fidia.it — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Maximum spindle torque of 956 Nm through a ZF 1:4 gear box
Table load capacities from 8,000 kg to 28,000 kg (17,637 to 61,728 lb)
Cast iron base, columns, traverse and ram, designed with FEM
Indexed universal heads, manual or automatic, for five-sided machining
Automatic tool changer with up to 180 positions
Digital pressurized scales on all axes

Limitations

Axis speed is limited to 15 m/min (590 ipm)
The standard spindle stops at 6,000 rpm; faster built-in spindles are options
The universal heads are indexed, so this is not a machine for simultaneous 5-axis contouring
Sold across a wide range of sizes, so the published figures are spans, not one specification

Best For

Heavy roughing of large dies and tooling General machining of large cast iron and steel parts Five-sided work with an indexed universal head

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What sizes does the Fidia BHE cover?

X travel from 2,200 to 6,200 mm (86.6 to 244 in), Y from 1,700 to 3,600 mm (66.9 to 141.7 in) and Z from 700 to 1,300 mm (27.5 to 51.1 in). Tables range from 2 x 1.7 m to 6 x 3.1 m and load capacity from 8,000 kg to 28,000 kg (17,637 to 61,728 lb).

02 What spindle does the BHE have as standard?

A 6,000 rpm spindle on BT#50 or ISO50 with a 17/25 kW motor, direct coupling and a ZF 1:4 gear box, giving 956 Nm of maximum torque. Fidia describes a long nose design for reaching into cavities and says the whole line of spindles is oil cooled.

03 Can the BHE machine the sides of a part?

Yes, with an indexed universal head. Fidia offers a manually indexed head and two automatic heads: the VH 1 indexes B and C in steps of 1° and the VH 2.5 in steps of 2.5°. The heads run at 3,500 rpm on BT#50/ISO50.

04 How is the BHE ram built?

The ram is a box-type special casting of 380 x 380 mm for Z travels of 700 and 900 mm, supported by 4 box ways treated with ROLON anti-friction material. On models with 1,100 mm or 1,300 mm of Z travel the ram is 420 x 420 mm, and 4 linear roller guides can be fitted as an option.