Hardinge XR-1000 APC
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Y Travel
Z Travel
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Hardinge XR-1000 APC is the two-pallet version of the XR-1000 vertical machining center. The listed figures give 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of X, 610 mm (24.0 in) of Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z, with 2 pallets of 1,200 x 600 mm (47.2 x 23.6 in) that exchange in 12 sec and a maximum pallet load of 800 kg (1,764 lb).
The pallet changer is the reason to choose it. One pallet is loaded and unloaded outside the work zone while the other is being cut, so the spindle waits 12 sec between parts instead of the time an operator needs at the vise. That pays on repeating work with cycles long enough to reload in, and on jobs where two different fixtures alternate. It also means every fixture, vise and part must stay inside the 800 kg (1,764 lb) pallet limit and the swing of the changer.
The spindle rows read 15,000 RPM, direct drive, BT 40 and 18.5 kW (25 hp), with 20,000 RPM optional. A 30-tool magazine changes in 1.8 sec tool-to-tool and rapids are 48 m/min (1,890 ipm). Listed accuracy is ±0.003 mm positioning and ±0.002 mm repeatability, on a Fanuc 31i-B5 control.
These rows do not match the standard XR-1000 in every respect. The XR-1000 is listed with 24 in (610 mm) of Z, a 30 HP (22.37 kW) spindle at 12,000 RPM and a FANUC Oi-MF+ control. Do not assume the pallet machine shares the same spindle or control; confirm both on the specific machine, which weighs 10,200 kg (22,487 lb) as listed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,020 mm (40.2 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.0 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Pallet Size | 1,200 x 600 mm (47.2 x 23.6 in) |
| Number of Pallets | 2 |
| Pallet Change Time | 12 sec |
| Max Pallet Load | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
| Spindle Taper | BT 40 |
| Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 hp) |
| Spindle Drive | Direct drive |
| Tool Capacity | 30 |
| Tool Change Time | 1.8 sec (tool-to-tool) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.003 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.002 mm |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 31i-B5 |
| Machine Weight | 10,200 kg (22,487 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
- 2 pallets with a 12 sec pallet change keep the spindle cutting during load and unload
- 800 kg (1,764 lb) maximum pallet load on 1,200 x 600 mm (47.2 x 23.6 in) pallets
- 15,000 RPM direct-drive spindle with 18.5 kW (25 hp); 20,000 RPM optional
- 30 tools, 1.8 sec tool-to-tool and 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids
- Listed positioning accuracy of ±0.003 mm, repeatability ±0.002 mm
Limitations
- Pallets are 1,200 x 600 mm (47.2 x 23.6 in); parts cannot overhang as freely as on a fixed table
- Z travel is 510 mm (20.1 in), against 24 in (610 mm) on the standard XR-1000
- The 20,000 RPM spindle is optional
- At 10,200 kg (22,487 lb) plus the pallet changer's floor area, installation needs more planning than a fixed-table machine
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The machine has 2 pallets and a listed pallet change time of 12 sec. While one pallet is in the cutting zone the other is available for loading, so setup and unloading overlap with machining instead of stopping it.
02
Each pallet is 1,200 x 600 mm (47.2 x 23.6 in) and the maximum pallet load is 800 kg (1,764 lb), fixtures included. Travels over the pallet are 1,020 mm (40.2 in) in X, 610 mm (24.0 in) in Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) in Z.
03
The listed figures differ. The XR-1000 shows 24 in (610 mm) of Z, a 30 HP (22.37 kW), 12,000 RPM (DDS) spindle and a FANUC Oi-MF+ control. The XR-1000 APC lists 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z, 18.5 kW (25 hp) at 15,000 RPM and a Fanuc 31i-B5. X and Y travel are the same on both. Check the actual machine instead of relying on either table.
04
A direct-drive BT 40 spindle listed at 15,000 RPM and 18.5 kW (25 hp), with a 20,000 RPM option. The 30-tool magazine has a tool-to-tool time of 1.8 sec. No torque figure is given.
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