Hartford Aero-646BL-5X
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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-646BL-5X cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hartford Aero-646BL-5X is the largest Aero 5X machine with the L designation. Its table is 6,000 x 4,100 mm (236.2 x 161.4 in), X travel 6,000 mm (236.2 in), Y travel 4,600 mm (181.1 in) and Z travel 1,100 mm, optionally 1,300 mm.
That matters because of how Hartford assigns the X drive. The linear motor is limited to X axes of up to 6 meters. Longer machines, from 8 meters, are driven by rack and pinion. A buyer who wants linear motor dynamics on the biggest possible envelope therefore ends up at this model.
The envelope is large enough to nest a set of wing ribs or frames on one plate and machine them in a single program, or to take a full-size lay-up mould. Both kinds of work use the HSK-A63 spindle, listed at 18,000 or 24,000 rpm. The HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm is the alternative for bigger cutters, and the maximum torque output of the B and C axes is 1,000 Nm.
Supporting a beam this wide are four linear guideways on X and three on Y, roller type on all three linear axes. The 5-faced Aero-646B on the same table carries a #50 gear head at 6,000 rpm.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 6,000 x 4,100 mm (236.2 x 161.4 in) |
| Max Table Load | 5,000 kg/m² |
| X Axis Travel | 6,000 mm (236.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 4,600 mm (181.1 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,100 (opt 1,300) mm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 or HSK-A100 |
| Spindle Speed HSK A63 | 18,000 / 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
- Largest table available with the linear motor: 6,000 x 4,100 mm (236.2 x 161.4 in)
- 4,600 mm (181.1 in) of Y travel
- HSK-A63 at 18,000 or 24,000 rpm; HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm
- B and C axes with 1,000 Nm maximum torque output
Limitations
- No longer machine has the linear motor on X
- Spindle power is missing from the table
- Z travel of 1,100 mm or 1,300 mm limits deep moulds
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The Aero-646BL-5X, with a 6,000 x 4,100 mm (236.2 x 161.4 in) table. Hartford limits the linear motor to X axes of up to 6 meters and uses rack and pinion on X axes of 8 meters and more.
02
6,000 mm (236.2 in) in X, 4,600 mm (181.1 in) in Y and 1,100 mm in Z, with 1,300 mm optional. The table rating is 5,000 kg/m².
03
Hartford gives the maximum torque output of the B axis and C axis as 1,000 Nm each, under the HSK-A100 heading. The head is a Cytec 5 axis head made in Germany.
04
The Aero-641BL-5X has a 6,000 x 3,600 mm (236.2 x 141.7 in) table and 4,100 mm (161.4 in) of Y travel. The Aero-646BL-5X is the wider machine, with the same spindle speeds.
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