Hartford Aero-432BL-5X
Image: hartfordcnc.com, Hartford
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
x axis travel
How much does the Hartford Aero-432BL-5X cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hartford Aero-432BL-5X is a four-metre gantry type 5-axis machining center. X travel is 4,000 mm (157.5 in), Y travel 3,200 mm (126.0 in), and the table measures 4,000 x 2,700 mm (157.5 x 106.3 in). Z travel is 1,100 mm, with 1,300 mm optional.
Hartford offers two X drives on the Aero 5X and assigns them by length. The linear motor is limited to X axes of up to 6 meters; rack and pinion is limited to X axes of 8 meters and more. At four metres this model is in the linear motor group, as the L in its name indicates. The Y axis has three linear guideways and a linear motor design as well.
The spindle is built-in. The table lists 24,000 rpm for HSK-A63 and 12,000 rpm for HSK-A100, with 37 kW against the first and 43 kW against the second. It is carried by a 5 axis head from Cytec, made in Germany, and the maximum torque output of the B and C axes is stated as 1,000 Nm.
On the same table Hartford sells the 5-faced Aero-432B, which has a #50 gear head at 6,000 rpm. The two are different tools: the 432B for heavy cuts in steel on five faces, the 432BL-5X for fast contouring of aluminium and for surfaces that need the head to move while cutting.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 4,000 x 2,700 mm (157.5 x 106.3 in) |
| Max Table Load | 5,000 kg/m² |
| X Axis Travel | 4,000 mm (157.5 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,200 mm (126.0 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,100 (1,300 opt) mm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 / HSK-A100 |
| Spindle Speed Built in | 24,000 (HSK-A63); 12,000 (HSK - A100) rpm |
| Tool Capacity | S type 30 (opt 40), A type 40 (opt 60) pcs |
| Spindle Motor Power | 37 (HSK-A63) / 43 (HSK-A100) kW (Cont. / 30 min) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Linear motor on X, and on the Y axis with three linear guideways
- Built-in spindle at 24,000 rpm (HSK-A63) or 12,000 rpm (HSK-A100)
- Power row in the table: 37 kW and 43 kW
- Cytec 5 axis head with 1,000 Nm on B and C
Limitations
- Narrowest four-metre 5X table; the Aero-436BL-5X is 3,100 mm (122.0 in) wide
- B and C swivel ranges are not in the table
- No rapid traverse figures for the linear motor axes
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Hartford's page presents the linear motor and states it is limited to X axes of up to 6 meters, with rack and pinion limited to X axes of 8 meters and more. This four-metre model has the L designation, and the Y axis is described with three linear guideways and a linear motor design.
02
24,000 rpm with HSK-A63 and 12,000 rpm with HSK-A100, both built-in. The power row shows 37 kW for HSK-A63 and 43 kW for HSK-A100.
03
The Aero-432B is a 5-faced machine with a #50 gear head at 6,000 rpm and 1,000 mm of Z travel. The Aero-432BL-5X is a 5-axis machine with HSK spindles up to 24,000 rpm and 1,100 mm of Z. Table and X and Y travels are the same.
04
4,000 x 2,700 mm (157.5 x 106.3 in), rated at 5,000 kg/m². X travel is 4,000 mm (157.5 in) and Y travel 3,200 mm (126.0 in).
