Hartford Aero-541B

Q: How much does the Hartford Aero-541B cost?

The price estimate for the Hartford Aero-541B is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/hartford-aero-541b#price; the request is passed to Hartford or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · hartfordcnc.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

#50

Tool Capacity

S type 30 (opt 40), A type 40 (opt 60) pcs

Table Size

5,000 x 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in)

max table load

5,000 kg/m²

x axis travel

5,000 mm (196.9 in)

y axis travel

4,100 mm (161.4 in)

How much does the Hartford Aero-541B cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hartford Aero-541B 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

Y travel of 4,100 mm (161.4 in) and a 5,000 x 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in) table place the Hartford Aero-541B in the middle of the five-metre Aero models. X travel is 5,000 mm (196.9 in). Hartford describes the machine as a gantry type 5-faced machining center.

In a 5-faced machine the vertical spindle cuts the top of the part and an attached head cuts the four sides. Hartford gives the Aero's angular head a C axis that indexes in 1 degree steps, so the head can be turned to face any side, or any angle in between, and locked there. Features on inclined side planes are within reach; swept surfaces that need continuous rotation are not, and belong on the Aero-541BL-5X.

Heads are stored out of the chips. Each head magazine has an independent moving door, opened only during a changeover, and a hydraulic cylinder performs the exchange.

The spec table is short. Table load is 5,000 kg/m², Z travel 1,000 mm (1,200 mm optional), spindle taper #50, gear-head speed 6,000 rpm with 8,000 rpm optional. Tool magazines are an S type for 30 tools, optionally 40, or an A type for 40, optionally 60.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	5,000 x 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in)
Max Table Load	5,000 kg/m²
X Axis Travel	5,000 mm (196.9 in)
Y Axis Travel	4,100 mm (161.4 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 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in) table with 4,100 mm (161.4 in) of Y travel
Angular head with C-axis indexing of 1 degree
Head magazines closed by doors that open only during changeover
Table rated at 5,000 kg/m²

Limitations

Indexed heads cannot machine continuously swept surfaces
Z travel of 1,000 mm, or 1,200 mm with the option
Hybrid 10,000 rpm spindle costs extra specification; the base is a 6,000 rpm gear head

Best For

Parts with features on inclined side planes Mould frames and dies up to 5,000 x 3,600 mm Heavy fabrications needing all four sides machined

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does 5-faced mean on the Aero-541B?

The top face is machined with the vertical spindle and the four side faces with an angular head. Hartford states C-axis indexing of 1 degree for the head and offers universal, 90 degree and extension heads.

02 How large is the Aero-541B?

Table 5,000 x 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in), X travel 5,000 mm (196.9 in), Y travel 4,100 mm (161.4 in), Z travel 1,000 mm or 1,200 mm. The table is rated at 5,000 kg/m².

03 How are the heads protected on the Aero-541B?

The full automatic head changer has a protective cover and an independent head magazine. Each magazine has its own moving door, which opens only during the head changeover to prevent debris from contaminating the heads.

04 How does the Aero-541B differ from the Aero-536B?

It is wider. The Aero-536B has a 5,000 x 3,100 mm (196.9 x 122.0 in) table and 3,600 mm (141.7 in) of Y travel; the Aero-541B has a 3,600 mm wide table and 4,100 mm of Y.