Hartford Aero-2225BL-5X
Image: hartfordcnc.com, Hartford
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
max table load
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Hartford Aero-2225BL-5X cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hartford Aero-2225BL-5X is the compact model of the Aero gantry type 5-axis machining centers. X travel is 2,200 mm (86.6 in), Y travel 2,500 mm (98.4 in), Z travel 1,100 mm with 1,300 mm optional, and the table measures 2,200 x 2,000 mm (86.6 x 78.7 in).
Hartford describes this size differently from the larger Aero 5X machines. Base and table are a one-piece casting, which the maker credits with strong vibration absorption, and the cutting is done by a two axis head whose main application is given as the aviation and automotive industries: face milling, drilling and end milling. Thermal growth control is listed for three axes, and the lubrication is a grease system intended to extend the life of components and cutting fluid.
Two spindles are listed, both HSK. The HSK-A63 runs 24,000 rpm, the speed needed for small cutters in aluminium and composites. The HSK-A100 runs 12,000 rpm and takes larger tools. The taper row of this model's table reads #40 / #50, with HSK-A63 / HSK-A100 in the shank row.
The L in the name refers to the linear motor, which Hartford presents as the way to combine high processing efficiency with high precision. The table is rated at 5,000 kg/m², and the display is a Hartford design for the Heidenhain TNC 640.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 2,200 x 2,000 mm (86.6 x 78.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 5,000 kg/m² |
| X Axis Travel | 2,200 mm (86.6 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,100 (1,300 opt) mm |
| Spindle Taper | #40 / #50 |
| Spindle Speed HSK A63 | 24,000 rpm |
| Spindle Speed HSK A100 | 12,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | S type 30 (opt 40), A type 40 (opt 60) pcs |
| Tool Shank | HSK-A63 / HSK-A100 |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- HSK-A63 spindle at 24,000 rpm or HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm
- One-piece casting of base and table
- Linear motor drive and roller type linear guideways on three axes
- Z travel of 1,100 mm, with 1,300 mm optional, on a compact gantry
Limitations
- X travel of 2,200 mm (86.6 in) limits part length
- No spindle power row in the table for this model
- Swivel ranges of the two axis head are not given
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X 2,200 mm (86.6 in), Y 2,500 mm (98.4 in), Z 1,100 mm with 1,300 mm as an option. The table is 2,200 x 2,000 mm (86.6 x 78.7 in), rated at 5,000 kg/m².
02
An HSK-A63 spindle at 24,000 rpm and an HSK-A100 spindle at 12,000 rpm. Hartford lists the spindle as oil-air lubricated and gives a maximum torque output of 1,000 Nm on the B and C axes under the HSK-A100 heading.
03
Hartford's page describes a Hartford-base self-display designed for the Heidenhain TNC 640, which it says gives faster operational efficiency. No other control is named on the page.
04
The Aero-2225B is the 5-faced machine on the same table, with a #50 gear head at 6,000 rpm and indexing heads. The Aero-2225BL-5X is the 5-axis machine with a two axis head, HSK spindles up to 24,000 rpm and a linear motor.
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