Hardinge Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hardinge GX-1000

Est. $95,000 - $155,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-03

This model was not found in Hardinge's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Key Specifications

X Travel

1,020 mm (40.2 in)

Y Travel

510 mm (20.1 in)

Z Travel

510 mm (20.1 in)

Spindle Taper

BT 40

Tool Capacity

Table Size

1,100 x 510 mm (43.3 x 20.1 in)

How much does the Hardinge GX-1000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$95,000 - $155,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Hardinge. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hardinge GX-1000 is a 40-taper vertical machining center with 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of X travel and a 1,100 x 510 mm (43.3 x 20.1 in) table rated for 800 kg (1,764 lb). Y and Z are both 510 mm (20.1 in). The listed spindle is BT 40, 10,000 RPM and 15 kW (20 hp), with 15,000 RPM as an option.

The envelope is twice as long as it is deep, which is the shape for long plates, rails and rows of vises. Several vises fit in a line along X, and the table depth equals the Y travel, so the whole table surface is reachable. The 800 kg (1,764 lb) limit leaves a sensible margin for that kind of fixturing on a machine of 7,000 kg (15,432 lb).

A 24-tool magazine with a 2.2 sec tool-to-tool time serves the spindle. Twenty-four pockets can run short on a table this long when several different jobs are left set up side by side, so count the tools before planning on that. Rapids are 36 m/min (1,417 ipm), listed positioning accuracy is ±0.005 mm and repeatability ±0.003 mm, and the control is a Fanuc 0i-MF Plus.

Buyers weighing alternatives should look at the XR-1000, which has 40 in (1020 mm) of X with 24 in (610 mm) of Y and Z, a 30 HP (22.37 kW) spindle at 12,000 RPM and 30 tools as standard. The GX-1000 figures here are listed values to confirm on the machine.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Y-Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
Z-Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
Table Size	1,100 x 510 mm (43.3 x 20.1 in)
Max Table Load	800 kg (1,764 lb)
Spindle Taper	BT 40
Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (20 hp)
Tool Capacity	24
Tool Change Time	2.2 sec (tool-to-tool)
Rapid Traverse Rate	36 m/min (1,417 ipm)
Positioning Accuracy	±0.005 mm
Repeatability	±0.003 mm
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i-MF Plus
Machine Weight	7,000 kg (15,432 lb)

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,020 mm (40.2 in) of X travel with a 1,100 x 510 mm (43.3 x 20.1 in) table
800 kg (1,764 lb) table load
15 kW (20 hp) BT 40 spindle at 10,000 RPM, with 15,000 RPM optional
Table depth of 510 mm (20.1 in) matches the Y travel, so the full surface is usable

Limitations

Y travel is 510 mm (20.1 in), half the X stroke, which limits square or deep parts
24 tools is the only magazine size listed
The 15,000 RPM spindle is optional
No spindle torque or drive type is given in the listed figures

Best For

Long plates, rails and bars up to 1,020 mm (40.2 in) Multi-vise production setups along X Fixtures and parts up to 800 kg (1,764 lb) General steel and aluminium milling with 15 kW (20 hp)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size work does the GX-1000 handle?

Travels are 1,020 mm (40.2 in) in X and 510 mm (20.1 in) in both Y and Z. The table is 1,100 x 510 mm (43.3 x 20.1 in) with a listed maximum load of 800 kg (1,764 lb).

02 How does the GX-1000 differ from the XR-1000?

X travel is essentially the same: 1,020 mm (40.2 in) here and 40 in (1020 mm) on the XR-1000. The XR-1000 is deeper and taller at 24 in (610 mm) of Y and Z, has a 30 HP (22.37 kW) spindle at 12,000 RPM and carries 30 tools as standard. The GX-1000 lists 510 mm (20.1 in) of Y and Z, 15 kW (20 hp), 10,000 RPM and 24 tools.

03 What spindle options are listed for the GX-1000?

The standard spindle is BT 40 at 10,000 RPM with 15 kW (20 hp). A 15,000 RPM spindle is listed as optional. Nothing in the table says whether power changes with the faster spindle, or what the torque is at low speed.

04 How quick are the non-cutting moves?

Rapid traverse is listed at 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) and the tool change at 2.2 sec tool-to-tool. Over a 1,020 mm (40.2 in) X stroke the rapid rate matters more than on a small machine, because moves between vises are long.