Hartford 5BC-429
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
x axis travel
How much does the Hartford 5BC-429 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Four metres of X travel and a fork head: the Hartford 5BC-429 is a 5-axis double-column machining center for long parts. X is 4,000 mm (157.5 in), Y is 2,900 mm (114.2 in), and the table measures 4,000 x 2,200 mm (157.5 x 86.6 in) with a 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) load.
Hartford labels the 5BC line as solutions for aerospace components, and the 5BC-429 has the proportions of that work: spars, ribs, frames and skin panels are long and comparatively narrow. They are cut from aluminium plate at high spindle speed, which is what the HSK-A63 spindle at 15,000 / 24,000 rpm is for. Titanium and steel fittings call for the HSK-A100 spindle at 12,000 rpm and its 34 /43 kW motor.
Long travels raise the question of ballscrew sag. Hartford supports the X and Y ballscrews along their length to counter it. The Z ram runs on four linear guideways, with 1,000 mm of stroke or 1,200 mm as the option.
Tool storage is 32 or 40 tools, or 60 with the A-type magazine. Maximum tool weight is 7 kg for HSK-A63 and 20 kg for HSK-A100. The B and C axes of the head each deliver up to 1,000 NM.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 4,000 x 2,200 mm (157.5 x 86.6 in) |
| Max Table Load | 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) |
| X Axis Travel | 4,000 mm (157.5 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 / opt. 1,200 mm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 / HSK-A100 |
| Spindle Speed Built in | 15,000 / 24,000 (HSK-A63); 12,000 (HSK-A100) rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 32 /40, 60 (A-Type) pcs |
| Max Tool Weight | 7 (HSK-A63); 20 (HSK-A100) kg |
| Spindle Motor Power | 29.5 / 37 opt. 30 / 37 (HSK-A63); 34 /43 (HSK-A100) kW (Cont. / 30 min) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 4,000 mm (157.5 in) of X travel with supported X and Y ballscrews
- 24,000 rpm HSK-A63 spindle option for aluminium
- HSK-A100 spindle with a 34 /43 kW motor for harder materials
- 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) table load
- A-type magazine with 60 tools available
Limitations
- Y travel is 2,900 mm (114.2 in); the 5BC-434 offers 3,400 mm (133.9 in) over the same table
- Spindle choice fixes tool weight at 7 kg or 20 kg
- Standard Z travel is 1,000 mm
- No rapid traverse or feed rates are published
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel is 4,000 mm (157.5 in) and the table is 4,000 x 2,200 mm (157.5 x 86.6 in). Y travel is 2,900 mm (114.2 in) and Z travel 1,000 mm, or 1,200 mm as an option.
02
12,000 kg (26,455 lb) as an average load. The table is fixed between the columns, so the load does not move during cutting; the crossbeam and head carry out all axis motion above it.
03
The HSK-A63 version runs 15,000 / 24,000 rpm with a 29.5 / 37 kW motor (30 / 37 kW optional) and a 7 kg tool weight limit. The HSK-A100 version runs 12,000 rpm with 34 /43 kW and a 20 kg limit.
04
The X and Y ballscrews are supported to counter sag, the Z axis runs on four linear guideways, and the one-piece columns meet the base over a contact area of 1250 mm. The crossbeam is a slant beam design with a 45 ° force flow.
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