Hardinge Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hardinge XR-1000

Est. $145,000 - $225,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · bridgeportmachinetools.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

40 in (1020 mm)

Y Travel

24 in (610 mm)

Z Travel

24 in (610 mm)

Max Spindle

12,000 RPM (DDS)

Spindle Taper

No. 40

Tool Capacity

30 standard; 48/60 optional

How much does the Hardinge XR-1000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$145,000 - $225,000

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 XR-1000 is a 40-taper vertical machining center with 40 in (1020 mm) of X travel and 24 in (610 mm) of both Y and Z, built around a 30 HP (22.37 kW), 12,000 RPM (DDS) spindle. The table is 51.18 x 23.6 in (1300 x 600 mm) and the magazine holds 30 tools as standard, with 48 or 60 optional.

Thirty horsepower is a lot for a No. 40 spindle, and the manufacturer pairs it with a CT40 BigPlus nose. The dual-contact face adds stiffness at the gauge line, which helps a 40-taper machine put that power into a cut. At the other end of the range, 12,000 RPM covers aluminium and finishing work with small cutters. No torque curve is in the table, so ask where peak torque sits if the work is mostly roughing.

The 24 in (610 mm) of Y is deep for a 40 in (1020 mm) X stroke. It suits square plates, die sets and fixtures that hold parts two rows deep. Z matches it at 24 in (610 mm), enough for a trunnion or a tall fixture with tools of reasonable length. The table is longer than the X stroke, so the ends of a full-length part need a second setup.

Feedrate is listed as 787 in/min, and the control is a FANUC Oi-MF+. Footprint is given as 144.21 x 120 x 40.55 in (3663 x 3048 x 1030 mm); the third figure is too low to be an overall height for a machine with this much Z travel, so confirm what it measures before planning headroom. For smaller work the Bridgeport V710 offers 710 mm of X with a 20-tool magazine and a 10,000 RPM spindle.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	40 in (1020 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	24 in (610 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	24 in (610 mm)
Table Size	51.18 x 23.6 in (1300 x 600 mm)
Spindle Type	CT40 BigPlus
Spindle Motor Power	30 HP (22.37 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM (DDS)
Feedrate	787 in/min
Spindle Taper	No. 40
Tool Capacity	30 standard; 48/60 optional
CNC Control	FANUC Oi-MF+
Floor Space Required	144.21 x 120 x 40.55 in (3663 x 3048 x 1030mm)

Specifications sourced from bridgeportmachinetools.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

30 HP (22.37 kW) spindle at 12,000 RPM (DDS)
CT40 BigPlus dual-contact spindle nose
24 in (610 mm) of Y and Z travel with 40 in (1020 mm) of X
30 tools standard, with 48 or 60 optional
51.18 x 23.6 in (1300 x 600 mm) table

Limitations

No table load, machine weight or accuracy figure is given in the table
The 48 and 60-tool magazines are options
Table length of 1300 mm exceeds the 40 in (1020 mm) X travel, so full-length parts need repositioning
Feedrate is a single figure, 787 in/min, with no separate rapid rate per axis

Best For

Steel and aluminium parts needing 30 HP (22.37 kW) at a 40 taper Plates and die sets up to 40 x 24 in (1020 x 610 mm) Tall setups using 24 in (610 mm) of Z Long-running jobs with the optional 48 or 60-tool magazine

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the travels of the XR-1000?

40 in (1020 mm) in X, 24 in (610 mm) in Y and 24 in (610 mm) in Z. The table is 51.18 x 23.6 in (1300 x 600 mm), slightly shallower than the Y travel and longer than the X travel.

02 What spindle does the XR-1000 have?

A No. 40 taper spindle, listed as CT40 BigPlus, rated 30 HP (22.37 kW) with a maximum of 12,000 RPM (DDS). The table gives no torque figure, no duty rating for the power and no alternative spindle.

03 How many tools does the XR-1000 hold?

30 tools as standard. Magazines of 48 or 60 tools are optional. The table does not state tool-change time or the maximum tool diameter, length and weight, which matter for large face mills in a CT40 BigPlus spindle.

04 Which control is used on the XR-1000?

A FANUC Oi-MF+. The table lists no alternative control and no detail of the options installed, so functions such as look-ahead, program memory and probing should be checked on the quotation or on the machine.

05 How much floor space does the XR-1000 need?

The footprint is listed as 144.21 x 120 x 40.55 in (3663 x 3048 x 1030 mm). The first two figures read as the floor area. The third is too small to be the overall height of a machine with 24 in (610 mm) of Z travel, so ask the supplier for the true height before checking door and ceiling clearance.