Hardinge XR-610
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
How much does the Hardinge XR-610 cost?
Estimated price range
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-610 is a small, fast BT 40 vertical machining center: 610 mm (24.0 in) of X, 410 mm (16.1 in) of Y and Z, a 15,000 RPM direct-drive spindle and 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids, going by the listed figures. The table is 700 x 410 mm (27.6 x 16.1 in) with a 400 kg (882 lb) limit.
Speed is the theme of every row. A 15,000 RPM spindle with 11 kW (15 hp) is matched to small cutters and light, quick passes, the sort of cutting used on aluminium housings, electrodes and finished mould inserts. The 1.8 sec tool-to-tool change and the rapid rate trim the idle time between those passes, which is where short-cycle parts lose much of their time.
The accuracy rows are tight, ±0.003 mm positioning and ±0.002 mm repeatability, and the control is a Fanuc 31i-B5. Holding numbers like these in practice depends on temperature and warm-up as much as on the machine, and they should be proven with a test part on any machine being considered.
Capacity is the trade. Twenty tools is a small magazine, 11 kW (15 hp) will not rough steel quickly, and 410 mm (16.1 in) of Z fills up once a rotary table and a long tool are both in play. The related XR-1000 is the larger alternative, with 40 in (1020 mm) of X, 24 in (610 mm) of Y and Z and a 30 HP (22.37 kW) spindle at 12,000 RPM. The machine weighs 4,500 kg (9,921 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.0 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Table Size | 700 x 410 mm (27.6 x 16.1 in) |
| Max Table Load | 400 kg (882 lb) |
| Spindle Taper | BT 40 |
| Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (15 hp) |
| Spindle Drive | Direct drive |
| Tool Capacity | 20 |
| 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 | 4,500 kg (9,921 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
- 15,000 RPM direct-drive BT 40 spindle as the listed standard
- 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids and a 1.8 sec tool-to-tool change
- Listed positioning accuracy of ±0.003 mm and repeatability of ±0.002 mm
- Fanuc 31i-B5 control on a machine of 4,500 kg (9,921 lb)
Limitations
- Only 20 tools in the magazine, with no larger option listed
- 11 kW (15 hp) limits roughing in steel
- Table load limited to 400 kg (882 lb)
- 410 mm (16.1 in) of Y and Z restricts tall or deep setups
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
15,000 RPM, listed as direct drive with 11 kW (15 hp) and a BT 40 taper. No faster option and no torque figure appear in the listed figures.
02
610 mm (24.0 in) in X and 410 mm (16.1 in) in both Y and Z. The table measures 700 x 410 mm (27.6 x 16.1 in) and is listed for 400 kg (882 lb).
03
The XR-1000 is much larger: 40 in (1020 mm) of X, 24 in (610 mm) of Y and Z, a 30 HP (22.37 kW) spindle at 12,000 RPM (DDS) and 30 tools as standard. The XR-610 lists 610 mm (24.0 in) of X, 11 kW (15 hp), 15,000 RPM and 20 tools. The XR-1000 control is a FANUC Oi-MF+, where the XR-610 is listed with a Fanuc 31i-B5.
04
Positioning accuracy of ±0.003 mm and repeatability of ±0.002 mm. The table does not name the test standard or say whether scales are fitted, so treat them as figures to verify with a ballbar test or a measured part.
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