Hartford Aero-541BL-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-541BL-5X cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Hartford's Aero-541BL-5X is the middle of three five-metre gantry type 5-axis machining centers. The table is 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), and Z travel 1,100 mm or optionally 1,300 mm.
Its table describes the spindles as built-in and gives the HSK-A63 two speeds, 18,000 and 24,000 rpm. The slower of the two is not a lesser spindle. A motor spindle wound for 18,000 rpm generally has more torque low down than one wound for 24,000 rpm, so it is the usual pick when aluminium roughing with larger cutters matters more than the last bit of finishing speed. The HSK-A100 alternative runs 12,000 rpm.
Heat is the enemy of a long finishing run, and Hartford addresses it on the Z axis by cooling the motor base, ballscrew, nuts and bearings. The stated result is a 15% increase in dynamic rigidity and axis accuracy.
The 5-faced Aero-541B uses the same table with a 6,000 rpm #50 gear head. On the 5X, X runs on four linear guideways and Y on three, all of the roller type, and by Hartford's limits a five-metre X axis takes the linear motor.
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 | 1,100 (opt 1,300) mm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 / HSK-A100 |
| Spindle Speed Built in HSK A63 | 18,000 / 24,000 rpm |
| Spindle Speed Built in HSK A100 | 12,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | S type 30 (opt 40), A type 40 (opt 60) pcs |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Built-in HSK-A63 spindle at 18,000 or 24,000 rpm; HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm
- 5,000 x 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in) table with 4,100 mm (161.4 in) of Y travel
- Cooled Z-axis drive, stated to raise axis accuracy by 15%
- Four roller guideways on X and three on Y
Limitations
- No power or torque figures for the spindles in the table
- Z travel of 1,100 mm; 1,300 mm is an option
- Head swivel ranges are not published in the table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The built-in HSK-A63 spindle is listed at 18,000 or 24,000 rpm and the built-in HSK-A100 spindle at 12,000 rpm. The spindle is oil-air lubricated according to Hartford.
02
X 5,000 mm (196.9 in), Y 4,100 mm (161.4 in), Z 1,100 mm with 1,300 mm optional. The table is 5,000 x 3,600 mm (196.9 x 141.7 in), rated at 5,000 kg/m².
03
The Aero-541B is a 5-faced machine with indexing heads and a #50 gear head at 6,000 rpm. The Aero-541BL-5X is a 5-axis machine with HSK spindles up to 24,000 rpm. Both have the 5,000 x 3,600 mm table and 4,100 mm of Y travel.
04
Hartford offers a linear motor, limited to X axes of up to 6 meters, and rack and pinion, limited to X axes of 8 meters and more. A five-metre machine with the L designation falls in the linear motor group.
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