Hartford 5BC-438
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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-438 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Hartford 5BC-438 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
With a table load of 18,000 kg (39,683 lb), the Hartford 5BC-438 is the heavy four-metre model of the 5BC 5-axis double-column line. Its table is 4,000 x 2,500 mm (157.5 x 98.4 in), X travel is 4,000 mm (157.5 in) and Y travel is 3,800 mm (149.6 in).
The step from the 5BC-434 is a change of base, not just of gantry width. The table is wider, 2,500 mm against 2,200 mm for the 5BC-434, and takes half as much load again, 18,000 kg against 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) for the 5BC-434. That makes the 5BC-438 the choice for steel: large press dies, forging dies and mould halves that weigh many tonnes before the first cut.
For such work the HSK-A100 spindle is the natural fit. It runs at 12,000 rpm on a 34 /43 kW motor and accepts tools up to 20 kg. The HSK-A63 alternative, at 15,000 / 24,000 rpm, suits finishing with small tools.
Hartford's structural claims apply across the line: one-piece columns with a span 25% wider for 15% more rigidity, a slant crossbeam, and a Z axis on four linear guideways. Z travel is 1,000 mm, optionally 1,200 mm.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 4,000 x 2,500 mm (157.5 x 98.4 in) |
| Max Table Load | 18,000 kg (39,683 lb) |
| X Axis Travel | 4,000 mm (157.5 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,800 mm (149.6 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
- 18,000 kg (39,683 lb) table load on a 4,000 x 2,500 mm (157.5 x 98.4 in) table
- 3,800 mm (149.6 in) of Y travel
- HSK-A100 spindle at 12,000 rpm with 34 /43 kW and 20 kg tools
- One-piece columns, 25% wider span for 15% more rigidity per Hartford
- Magazine of 32 or 40 tools, or 60 as A-type
Limitations
- Z travel is 1,000 mm, or 1,200 mm optional, which is short for deep die cavities
- The HSK-A100 spindle is limited to 12,000 rpm
- No gear-driven spindle is listed for low-speed roughing
- Footprint, weight and foundation data are not published
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The average table load is 18,000 kg (39,683 lb). The table is 4,000 x 2,500 mm (157.5 x 98.4 in) and stays stationary while the gantry and head move.
02
X travel is 4,000 mm (157.5 in), Y travel is 3,800 mm (149.6 in) and Z travel is 1,000 mm with 1,200 mm as the option.
03
The HSK-A100 built-in spindle: 12,000 rpm, 34 /43 kW and a 20 kg tool weight limit. The HSK-A63 spindle at 15,000 / 24,000 rpm is limited to 7 kg tools and is better kept for finishing.
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