Hartford Aero-536B
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
max table load
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Hartford Aero-536B cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hartford Aero-536B is the narrowest of three five-metre models in the Aero range of gantry type 5-faced machining centers. Its table is 5,000 x 3,100 mm (196.9 x 122.0 in), with 5,000 mm (196.9 in) of X travel and 3,600 mm (141.7 in) of Y.
At five metres Hartford offers the Aero in three widths. After this model come the Aero-541B with a 5,000 x 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in) table and the Aero-546B with 5,000 x 4,100 mm (196.9 x 161.4 in). Nothing else in the tables changes between them, so the right choice is the narrowest machine that holds the widest part.
Every Aero table is rated at 5,000 kg/m². The gear-head spindle is #50 and runs 6,000 rpm, or 8,000 rpm as an option; Z travel is 1,000 mm with 1,200 mm optional.
A buyer who cuts both steel and aluminium should look at the optional spindle. Hartford's i-Tech hybrid unit reaches 10,000 rpm and is described with a built-in motor of up to 35 kW and 600 N-m and a double cooling cycle. That combination of torque and speed in one #50 spindle saves swapping between a gear head for roughing and a faster spindle for finishing.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 5,000 x 3,100 mm (196.9 x 122.0 in) |
| Max Table Load | 5,000 kg/m² |
| X Axis Travel | 5,000 mm (196.9 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,600 mm (141.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 (1,200 opt) mm |
| Spindle Taper | #50 |
| Spindle Speed Gear | 6,000 (8,000 opt) rpm |
| Tool Capacity | S type 30 (opt 40), A type 40 (opt 60) pcs |
| Tool Shank | BT-50 (CAT50 / DIN69871A / BBT50) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 5,000 x 3,100 mm (196.9 x 122.0 in) table rated at 5,000 kg/m²
- Optional i-Tech hybrid spindle: 10,000 rpm, up to 35 kW and 600 N-m
- Three widths available at this length, so the machine can be matched to the part
- Automatic head changer with independent head magazine
Limitations
- Narrowest five-metre Aero; wider parts need the Aero-541B or Aero-546B
- Base gear head runs 6,000 rpm
- Hartford's table gives no power figure for the gear head
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Three. The Aero-536B has a 5,000 x 3,100 mm (196.9 x 122.0 in) table, the Aero-541B 5,000 x 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in) and the Aero-546B 5,000 x 4,100 mm (196.9 x 161.4 in).
02
5,000 mm (196.9 in) in X, 3,600 mm (141.7 in) in Y and 1,000 mm in Z, with 1,200 mm of Z optional. The table load rating is 5,000 kg/m².
03
Hartford gives a built-in motor maximum of 35 kW and 600 N-m for the i-Tech hybrid spindle, which runs up to 10,000 rpm and is optional. The table has no power row for the standard gear head.
04
The Aero-536BL-5X, which has the same table and X and Y travels, 1,100 mm of Z travel, and HSK-A63 and HSK-A100 spindles at 24,000 rpm and 12,000 rpm.
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