Hartford Aero-636BL-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-636BL-5X cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hartford Aero-636BL-5X is a gantry type 5-axis machining center with a 6,000 x 3,100 mm (236.2 x 122.0 in) table. Travels are 6,000 mm (236.2 in) in X, 3,600 mm (141.7 in) in Y and 1,100 mm in Z, with 1,300 mm of Z optional.
It is the general-purpose size of the six-metre 5X group: wide enough for most moulds and structural parts, not so wide that the cross-beam becomes the dominant cost in stiffness. The table rating of 5,000 kg/m² means steel moulds are as welcome as aluminium plate.
The Z axis gets particular attention in Hartford's description. Four linear guideways hold the ram in a three binding structure that the maker describes as patented. Twin ballscrews drive it. The motor base, ballscrew, nuts and bearings are cooled to control thermal growth. In five-axis work the tool tip position depends on Z more than on any other linear axis, because the head hangs from it.
Spindles are HSK-A63 at 24,000 rpm and HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm. The 5-faced Aero-636B shares the table and uses a #50 gear head at 6,000 rpm with indexing heads; a shop cutting mostly steel on flat faces is better served by that model.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 6,000 x 3,100 mm (236.2 x 122.0 in) |
| Max Table Load | 5,000 kg/m² |
| X Axis Travel | 6,000 mm (236.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,600 mm (141.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,100 (opt 1,300) mm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 / HSK-A100 |
| 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 |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Z axis with four guideways, twin ballscrews and a cooled drive train
- 6,000 x 3,100 mm (236.2 x 122.0 in) table rated at 5,000 kg/m²
- HSK-A63 at 24,000 rpm or HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm
- Linear motor range: X axis of 6,000 mm (236.2 in)
Limitations
- Spindle power is not stated in the table
- Standard Z travel is 1,100 mm
- Head angles and rapid rates are not published in the table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Hartford lists four linear guideways in a patented three binding structure, a twin ballscrew design, and thermal growth control in which motor base, ballscrew, nuts and bearings are completely cooled, raising dynamic rigidity and axis accuracy by 15%.
02
6,000 mm (236.2 in) in X, 3,600 mm (141.7 in) in Y, and 1,100 mm in Z with 1,300 mm as an option. The table measures 6,000 x 3,100 mm (236.2 x 122.0 in).
03
The Aero-636B is a 5-faced machine with a #50 gear head at 6,000 rpm, suited to heavy cuts on flat faces. The Aero-636BL-5X has a 5 axis head and HSK spindles up to 24,000 rpm for contouring. The table and X and Y travels are identical.
04
HSK-A63 or HSK-A100. The HSK-A63 spindle runs 24,000 rpm and the HSK-A100 spindle 12,000 rpm. Magazines hold 30 or 40 tools in the S type and 40 or 60 in the A type.
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