Hardinge XR-1500 HPD
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Table Size
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Overview
The Hardinge XR-1500 HPD is a long-bed 40-taper vertical machining center. The listed figures give 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of X travel, 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y and 560 mm (22.0 in) of Z over a 1,700 x 700 mm (66.9 x 27.6 in) table. These figures could not be checked against a current maker's page, so confirm them against the documentation of the actual machine before planning work around them.
The envelope is long and comparatively shallow. X is more than twice Y, and the table is longer than the X stroke, which suits plates, rails and rows of vises rather than tall or square parts. The listed table load is 1,200 kg (2,646 lb), on a machine listed at 12,000 kg (26,455 lb), so foundation and rigging need attention before delivery.
For a bed this size the spindle is a fast, light one: BT 40, direct drive, 15,000 RPM with 20,000 RPM shown as an option, and 22 kW (30 hp). That points at aluminium, finishing passes and small tools across a long part, not at heavy roughing with large cutters. No torque row is listed, so low-speed cutting capacity cannot be judged from the table.
Rapids are listed at 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) and the 30-tool magazine changes tool-to-tool in 1.8 sec. Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.004 mm with repeatability of ±0.002 mm; the measuring standard is not stated. The XR-1000 is the shorter sibling, with 40 in (1020 mm) of X and 24 in (610 mm) of Y, and it actually lists more Z at 24 in (610 mm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 560 mm (22.0 in) |
| Table Size | 1,700 x 700 mm (66.9 x 27.6 in) |
| Max Table Load | 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) |
| Spindle Taper | BT 40 |
| Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 kW (30 hp) |
| Spindle Drive | Direct drive (HPD) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 |
| Tool Change Time | 1.8 sec (tool-to-tool) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.004 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.002 mm |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 31i-B5 |
| Machine Weight | 12,000 kg (26,455 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
- 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of X travel on a 1,700 x 700 mm (66.9 x 27.6 in) table, enough for long plates or several vises in a row
- Direct-drive BT 40 spindle listed at 15,000 RPM and 22 kW (30 hp), with 20,000 RPM shown as an option
- Rapid traverse listed at 48 m/min (1,890 ipm), which shortens the non-cutting moves along a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) axis
- 30-tool magazine with a listed 1.8 sec tool-to-tool change
- Listed positioning accuracy of ±0.004 mm and repeatability of ±0.002 mm
Limitations
- Z travel is 560 mm (22.0 in), less than the 24 in (610 mm) listed for the shorter XR-1000, so tall parts and long tools compete for the same clearance
- The 20,000 RPM spindle is listed as an option; the standard figure is 15,000 RPM
- No spindle torque figure is listed, and a 40-taper spindle at 22 kW (30 hp) is modest for heavy roughing across a table rated for 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
- At 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) the machine needs floor capacity and rigging checked before it arrives
- The listed figures have not been confirmed against a current maker's page
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed travels are 1,500 mm (59.1 in) in X, 700 mm (27.6 in) in Y and 560 mm (22.0 in) in Z. The table is listed at 1,700 x 700 mm (66.9 x 27.6 in) with a maximum load of 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). Check these against the machine's own documentation, since they could not be confirmed on a current maker's page.
02
The listed spindle is a BT 40 direct-drive unit at 15,000 RPM and 22 kW (30 hp). A 20,000 RPM version is shown as an option, so ask which one a given machine was built with. No torque figure is listed.
03
The XR-1500 HPD is the longer machine: 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of X and 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y against 40 in (1020 mm) and 24 in (610 mm) on the XR-1000. Z goes the other way, 560 mm (22.0 in) against the 24 in (610 mm) of the XR-1000. The XR-1000 lists a 12,000 RPM (DDS) spindle at 30 HP (22.37 kW) and a 51.18 x 23.6 in (1300 x 600 mm) table; the XR-1500 HPD lists 15,000 RPM at 22 kW (30 hp).
04
The listed tool capacity is 30, with a tool-to-tool change time of 1.8 sec. The XR-1000 is listed with 30 standard and 48/60 optional; no larger magazine is listed for the XR-1500 HPD, so ask about it if a job needs more than 30 tools.
05
The listed machine weight is 12,000 kg (26,455 lb). Add up to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) of table load when checking floor capacity, and plan the rigging route for a machine with a 1,700 mm (66.9 in) long table.
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