Hardinge Kellenberger TM300
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Key Specifications
Y Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Max Turn Length
max turning diameter
How much does the Hardinge Kellenberger TM300 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc grinding machine in this class — not a quote from Hardinge. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Kellenberger TM300 is a 5-axis turn-mill centre for parts up to Ø 700 mm (27.6 in) and 1,500 mm (59.1 in) long. A 3,500 rpm main spindle with 600 Nm (442 ft-lb) of torque and an A2-8 nose does the turning, and an HSK T63 milling spindle with 12,000 rpm and 100 Nm does the rest.
The milling spindle sits on a B axis that swivels through 240 degrees, with 300 mm of Y travel, and the axes are listed as 5-axis simultaneous. In practice that means angled holes, pockets off the centre line and contoured surfaces can be machined on a turned part without moving it to a machining centre. The magazine holds 40 tools, which has to cover both the turning tools and the milling cutters, so a long programme with many special tools needs the magazine planned.
The second end of the part is handled according to the variant. The TM300S and TM300ST carry a sub-spindle, listed at 477 Nm / 433 Nm respectively, and the TM300ST also has a servo tailstock with an MT5 taper. A sub-spindle allows the back of the part to be finished after transfer; a tailstock supports a long shaft during heavy turning. With 1,500 mm of turning length available, the choice depends on whether the work is shafts or shorter chucked parts.
This is a large machine: 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) on a footprint of 6,000 × 2,452 × 2,700 mm. The control is Siemens SINUMERIK ONE with a 22-inch touchscreen. The table gives torque for each spindle but no power figure, and no X or Z travel or rapid rate, so those belong on the list of questions for the supplier.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | Ø 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Main Spindle Torque | 600 Nm (442 ft-lb) |
| Milling Spindle | HSK T63, 12,000 rpm, 100 Nm torque |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm |
| B Axis Swivel | 240 degrees |
| Sub Spindle Torque | 477 Nm / 433 Nm (TM300S / TM300ST) |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools |
| Tailstock | Servo tailstock, MT5 (TM300ST variant) |
| Axes | 5-axis simultaneous |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK ONE (22" touchscreen) |
| Floor Space Required | 6,000 × 2,452 × 2,700 mm |
| Machine Weight | 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 3,500 rpm |
| Spindle Torque Max | 600 Nm |
| Spindle Taper | A2-8 |
Specifications sourced from kellenberger.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Turning capacity of Ø 700 mm (27.6 in) by 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
- Main spindle with 600 Nm (442 ft-lb) of torque, 3,500 rpm and an A2-8 nose
- HSK T63 milling spindle with 12,000 rpm and 100 Nm on a B axis with 240 degrees of swivel
- 5-axis simultaneous machining with 300 mm of Y travel
- Tool capacity of 40 tools shared between turning and milling
- Sub-spindle on the TM300S and TM300ST (477 Nm / 433 Nm), and a servo tailstock with MT5 taper on the TM300ST
Limitations
- The sub-spindle and the servo tailstock belong to the TM300S and TM300ST variants, not to every version
- Milling spindle torque is 100 Nm, which limits heavy milling in steel next to the 600 Nm available for turning
- No spindle power, X or Z travel or rapid traverse figures are listed
- Weighs 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) and needs a 6,000 × 2,452 × 2,700 mm space
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Maximum turning diameter is Ø 700 mm (27.6 in) and maximum turning length is 1,500 mm (59.1 in). Y travel is 300 mm. The table does not give X or Z travel separately, or a maximum part weight, so check those against the heaviest job planned.
02
The table distinguishes them by what faces the main spindle. The TM300S and TM300ST have a sub-spindle, with torque listed as 477 Nm / 433 Nm respectively. The TM300ST additionally has a servo tailstock with an MT5 taper. No sub-spindle or tailstock figure is given for the base TM300.
03
The main turning spindle has an A2-8 nose, a maximum speed of 3,500 rpm and 600 Nm (442 ft-lb) of torque. The milling spindle takes HSK T63 tooling and is listed at 12,000 rpm and 100 Nm. Spindle power is not published for either.
04
The axes are listed as 5-axis simultaneous. The milling spindle swivels on a B axis through 240 degrees and there is 300 mm of Y travel, so contoured surfaces and compound-angle features can be cut in one clamping. The control is Siemens SINUMERIK ONE with a 22-inch touchscreen.
05
Tool capacity is 40 tools. The machine weighs 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) and its footprint is listed as 6,000 × 2,452 × 2,700 mm, so floor loading, crane access and door height all need checking before the machine arrives.
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