Hartford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hartford HCMC-1365

Q: How much does the Hartford HCMC-1365 cost?

The price estimate for the Hartford HCMC-1365 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-hcmc-1365#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

#40 / #50

Tool Capacity

#40: A: 24 (30 / 40); #50: A: 24 (32) pcs

Table Size

1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in)

Spindle Power

#40: 7.5 / 11 opt. 11 / 15; 15 / 18.5 #50: 11 / 15 opt. 15 / 18.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

max table load

1,200 kg (2,646 lb)

x axis travel

1,300 mm (51.2 in)

How much does the Hartford HCMC-1365 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hartford HCMC-1365 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

With 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of X travel and 650 mm (25.6 in) of Y, the Hartford HCMC-1365 is the mid-size box-guideway vertical machining center that still offers both spindle tapers. Z travel is 630 mm (24.8 in). The table is 1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in).

Buyers comparing it with the HCMC-1370 should read the two tables side by side, because the model numbers are closer than the machines. The HCMC-1365 can be had in #40 or #50, lists a 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) table load and uses the 6,000 / 8,000 rpm gear head. The HCMC-1370 is #50 only, has 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y, carries 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) and adds a 4,000 rpm gear step and a 22 / 26 kW motor option.

So the HCMC-1365 is the pick for mixed work: a #40 pulley spindle at 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm or a #40 DDS spindle at 10,000 / 15,000 rpm for lighter, faster cutting on box ways, or #50 with DDS at 10,000 / 12,000 rpm when tool rigidity matters more. Magazine capacity is 24 tools with 30 or 40 as alternatives for #40, and 24 with 32 as the alternative for #50.

Hartford lists dual chip screws on the base, a Z-axis counterweight, and its Air Suspension function, which it says cuts quadrant error by 50% and backlash error by 30%. Thermal displacement is stated as within 15 μm while the temperature difference stays within 8℃.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in)
Max Table Load	1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
X Axis Travel	1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Y Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Z Axis Travel	630 mm (24.8 in)
Spindle Taper	#40 / #50
Spindle Speed Pulley	#40: 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm
Spindle Speed Gear	#40 #50: 6,000 / 8,000 rpm
Spindle Speed Dds	#40: 10,000 / 15,000; #50: 10,000 / 12,000 rpm
Tool Capacity	#40: A: 24 (30 / 40); #50: A: 24 (32) pcs
Tool Shank	BT40 / 50 (BBT / CAT / DIN69871)
Spindle Motor Power	#40: 7.5 / 11 opt. 11 / 15; 15 / 18.5 #50: 11 / 15 opt. 15 / 18.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Both #40 and #50 spindles available on a 1,300 mm (51.2 in) box-way machine
Dual screws on the base for chip removal
Thermal displacement within 15 μm for a temperature difference within 8℃, per Hartford
Air Suspension function with a claimed 50% reduction in quadrant error
#40 magazine expandable to 40 tools

Limitations

Table load of 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) is no higher than on the shorter HCMC-1100
Motor options stop at 15 / 18.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min)
Z travel of 630 mm (24.8 in); the HCMC-1370 has 660 mm (26.0 in)
The page gives no rapid traverse, feed or torque figures

Best For

Job shops that cut both steel dies and lighter #40 work on one box-way machine Parts up to 1,300 mm (51.2 in) long and 650 mm (25.6 in) deep Gear-head roughing at 6,000 / 8,000 rpm Environments with temperature swings, given the stated thermal figures

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Hartford HCMC-1365 a 40-taper or 50-taper machine?

It is offered in both. The spindle nose row lists #40 / #50, and the shank row BT40 / 50 with BBT, CAT and DIN69871 as alternatives. Pulley spindles are #40 only; gear and DDS spindles are listed for both tapers.

02 What motors does the HCMC-1365 list?

For #40: 7.5 / 11 kW, with 11 / 15 kW and 15 / 18.5 kW as options. For #50: 11 / 15 kW, with 15 / 18.5 kW as the option. All are continuous / 30 min ratings.

03 How does the HCMC-1365 handle chips and heat?

Hartford lists dual screws on the base to remove chips more efficiently. For heat, it states thermal displacement within 15 μm while the temperature difference is within 8℃, and a one-piece design for the spindle housing and casting.

04 What are the axis travels of the HCMC-1365?

X travel is 1,300 mm (51.2 in), Y is 650 mm (25.6 in) and Z is 630 mm (24.8 in). The table measures 1,400 x 650 mm (55.1 x 25.6 in) and its average load rating is 1,200 kg (2,646 lb).