Hartford Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

Hartford HMC-1000

Q: How much does the Hartford HMC-1000 cost?

The price estimate for the Hartford HMC-1000 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-hmc-1000#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

A: 40 / 60 / 90 pcs

Table Size

1,000 x 1,000 mm (39.4 x 39.4 in)

Spindle Power

15 /18.5 opt. 18.5 / 22, 22 / 26 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

max table load

2,000 kg (4,409 lb)

x axis travel

1,300 mm (51.2 in)

How much does the Hartford HMC-1000 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hartford HMC-1000 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

Up to 90 tools on a one-metre pallet machine: the Hartford HMC-1000 is a 50-taper horizontal machining center whose magazine is listed as 40, 60 or 90 tools. The pallet is 1,000 x 1,000 mm (39.4 x 39.4 in) and carries 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).

Tool count is what separates it from the HMC-10, which stops at 60. On a large horizontal the tool list grows quickly. Each bore may need a roughing bar, a finishing bar and a chamfer tool, long and short versions of the same drill are kept for reach, and sister tools are added for unattended running. A 90-tool magazine keeps all of that on the machine across several part numbers.

The envelope is 1,300 mm (51.2 in) in X, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Y and 1,150 mm (45.3 in) in Z. Two #50 spindles are offered. The gear head is listed at 6,000 rpm, and the built-in spindle at 10,000 rpm with a cooler system to control its temperature. The spindle drive motor is 15 / 18.5 kW, with 18.5 / 22 kW and 22 / 26 kW as options (Cont. / 30 min).

Hartford builds the HMC column in one piece and sets it on a T-shape base stiffened with V-ribs. The distance between the linear guideways is 580mm. Spindle shaft cooling is claimed to reduce spindle thermal displacement by 70%.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1,000 x 1,000 mm (39.4 x 39.4 in)
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
X Axis Travel	1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Z Axis Travel	1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Spindle Taper	#50
Spindle Speed Gear	6,000 rpm
Spindle Speed Built in	10,000 rpm
Tool Capacity	A: 40 / 60 / 90 pcs
Tool Shank	BBT50 (CAT50 / DIN69871)
Spindle Motor Power	15 /18.5 opt. 18.5 / 22, 22 / 26 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Magazine of 40, 60 or 90 tools
1,000 x 1,000 mm (39.4 x 39.4 in) pallet rated for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Travels of 1,300 x 1,000 x 1,150 mm
10,000 rpm built-in spindle with cooler system, or 6,000 rpm gear head
Spindle shaft cooling said to reduce thermal displacement by 70%

Limitations

Spindle power options end at 22 / 26 kW (Cont. / 30 min)
Gear spindle speed is 6,000 rpm with no intermediate range listed
For heavier parts the HMC-10 Plus carries 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)
Tool length and weight limits, important with a 90-tool chain, are not published

Best For

Families of large housings that share one long tool list Unattended shifts with sister tooling Boring and milling of castings up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) Job shops that keep standard tools permanently loaded

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How many tools does the Hartford HMC-1000 hold?

The ATC row reads A: 40 / 60 / 90 pcs, so the magazine is available with 40, 60 or 90 tools. The shank is BBT50, with CAT50 and DIN69871 as alternatives.

02 What is the working envelope of the HMC-1000?

1,300 mm (51.2 in) in X, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Y and 1,150 mm (45.3 in) in Z over a 1,000 x 1,000 mm (39.4 x 39.4 in) pallet. The average pallet load is 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).

03 Should I choose the HMC-1000 or the HMC-10 Plus?

The HMC-10 Plus has the same pallet size but longer travels, 1,700 mm (66.9 in) by 1,400 mm (55.1 in) by 1,525 mm (60.0 in), and a 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) load. The HMC-1000 is the smaller machine for parts within 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).

04 What spindle speeds does the HMC-1000 offer?

6,000 rpm with the gear head and 10,000 rpm with the built-in type spindle, both on a #50 nose. Hartford says the built-in spindle is capable of long continuous running at high speed.