Hardinge Kellenberger T1000
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Spindle Power
Max Workpiece ⌀
How much does the Hardinge Kellenberger T1000 cost?
Estimated price range
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Overview
The Kellenberger T1000 is a short-bed cylindrical grinder with a lot of wheel for its length: 400 mm (15.7 in) between centres, a grinding spindle of 10 / 20 kW and wheels up to Ø 600 x 120 mm. It runs on a Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control and stands on a 2.4 m × 2.9 m footprint.
The proportions point to production work on short parts. With only 400 mm between centres but a 120 mm wide wheel available, a large share of a part's length can be ground in a single plunge, and the 20 kW option is there to drive that width. Wheel choices are Ø 400 x 80 mm, Ø 500 x 120 mm and Ø 600 x 120 mm, with peripheral speeds of 45 / 60 m/s. The table does not tie each wheel to a power or speed rating, so the quotation should spell out the combination.
Two centre heights are offered, 125 / 175 mm (4.9 / 6.9 in), for workpiece diameters under 250 / 350 mm (9.8 / 13.8 in). Workpiece weight is 150 kg (331 lb), a high figure against the 400 mm length, so heavy short parts such as gear blanks, hubs and flanged shafts fit. The workhead taper is MT5 / MT6 and the tailstock is MT3 with an 80 mm (3.15 in) stroke.
Axis travel is 600 mm (23.6 in) in Z and 350 mm (13.8 in) in X, with rapid traverse listed as 15 000 mm/min in X and 30 000 mm/min in Z, so loading and dressing moves take little of the cycle. Scale resolution is 0.01 µm and roundness is listed as 0.4 / 0.2 μm. A spindle speed row reads 1 - 1 500 / 3 000 min-1 without stating which option each range belongs to. Electrical supply is 400 V / 460 V at 35 A - 80 A.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Center Distance | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Center Height | 125 / 175 mm (4.9 / 6.9 in) |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | < 250 / 350 mm (9.8 / 13.8 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 150 kg (331 lb) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Grinding Spindle Power | 10 / 20 kW |
| Peripheral Speed | 45 / 60 m/s |
| Tailstock Stroke | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Roundness Accuracy | 0.4 / 0.2 μm |
| Scale Resolution | 0.01 µm |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK ONE |
| Floor Space Required | 2.4 m × 2.9 m |
| Spindle Motor Power | 10 / 20 kW |
| Max Spindle Speed | 1 - 1 500 / 3 000 min-1 |
| Spindle Taper | MT5 / MT6 |
| Spindle Nose to Table (max) | 125 / 175 mm |
| Max Turning Diameter | < 250 / 350 mm |
| Max Turning Length | 400 mm |
| Rapid Traverse X | 15 000 mm/min |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 000 mm/min |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.01 µm |
| Repeatability | 0.4 / 0.2 μm |
| Electrical | 400 V / 460 V, 35 A - 80 A |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 80 mm |
| Power Supply | 400 V / 460 V |
| Grinding Wheel Size | Ø 400 x 80 mm / Ø 500 x 120 mm / Ø 600 x 120 mm |
| Workhead Taper | MT5 / MT6 |
| Tailstock Taper | MT3 |
| Hmi | Siemens HMI |
Specifications sourced from kellenberger.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Grinding spindle of 10 / 20 kW with wheels up to Ø 600 x 120 mm on a 400 mm (15.7 in) centre distance
- Workpiece weight of 150 kg (331 lb) on a short machine
- Rapid traverse listed as 15 000 mm/min in X and 30 000 mm/min in Z
- Scale resolution of 0.01 µm; roundness listed as 0.4 / 0.2 μm
- Two centre heights, 125 / 175 mm (4.9 / 6.9 in), for parts under 250 / 350 mm (9.8 / 13.8 in)
- Tailstock stroke of 80 mm (3.15 in), which tolerates some length variation within a batch
Limitations
- Centre distance is fixed at 400 mm (15.7 in); longer shafts do not fit
- The table does not say which wheel, power (10 or 20 kW) and peripheral speed (45 or 60 m/s) go together
- No internal grinding spindle is listed
- Supply current is listed as a range, 35 A - 80 A, so the electrical connection cannot be sized until the build is fixed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Up to 400 mm (15.7 in) between centres and up to 150 kg (331 lb). Centre height is 125 or 175 mm (4.9 / 6.9 in), giving a maximum workpiece diameter of under 250 or 350 mm (9.8 / 13.8 in). Z travel is 600 mm (23.6 in) and X travel is 350 mm (13.8 in).
02
The grinding spindle is listed at 10 / 20 kW. Wheel sizes are Ø 400 x 80 mm, Ø 500 x 120 mm and Ø 600 x 120 mm, and peripheral speed is 45 / 60 m/s. The table does not pair each wheel with a power and speed, so confirm the combination in the quotation.
03
The T1000 is the shorter, more powerful machine. It has 400 mm (15.7 in) between centres and 600 mm (23.6 in) of Z travel with a 10 / 20 kW grinding spindle. The Kellenberger K10 is listed with 1,150 mm (45.3 in) of Z travel, a maximum length of 1,000 mm and 7.5 kW of spindle power. X rapid is 15 000 mm/min on the T1000 against 10,000 mm/min on the Kellenberger K10.
04
The control is Siemens SINUMERIK ONE with a Siemens HMI. The electrical supply is listed as 400 V / 460 V at 35 A - 80 A. Because the current is given as a range, size the connection from the data for the specific spindle and wheel configuration ordered.
05
Scale resolution is listed as 0.01 µm and roundness as 0.4 / 0.2 μm. The table gives the two roundness values without the condition for each, so ask which one applies to the workhead in the quotation.