Hartford HSA-536EA
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
t slots
How much does the Hartford HSA-536EA cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Hartford HSA-536EA 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
The Hartford HSA-536EA is the widest five-metre machine in the five-face HSA line: a 5,000 x 3,000 mm (196.9 x 118.1 in) table under 3,600 mm (141.7 in) of Y travel. X travel is 5,000 mm (196.9 in) and the table is rated for 21,000 kg (46,296 lb).
Belonging to the x36 group has one concrete consequence. Hartford states that Y-axis ballscrew support is the standard configuration for the HSA-x36 series, while it is only an option on the x23, x27 and x28 series. On a cross-beam spanning more than three and a half metres, a supported screw is what keeps Y positioning from drifting as the screw sags under its own weight.
The three-metre table width opens up work that the narrower models cannot hold flat: wide die shoes, large mould frames, turbine and compressor casings. Load is the cautionary figure. At 21,000 kg the rating is barely above the 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) of the narrower HSA-532EA.
Hartford also sells this frame without the five-face equipment as the HSA-536, which has the same table and 21,000 kg rating. On the EA, Z travel is 1,000 mm with 1,200 mm optional, and the #50 spindle is a 6,000 rpm gear head (8,000 rpm optional) or a 10,000 rpm hybrid.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 5,000 x 3,000 mm (196.9 x 118.1 in) |
| Max Table Load | 21,000 kg (46,296 lb) |
| T-Slots | 28 x 250 (19) mm |
| X Axis Travel | 5,000 mm (196.9 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,600 mm (141.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 (1,200) mm |
| Spindle Taper | #50 |
| Spindle Speed Gear | 6,000 (8,000) rpm |
| Spindle Speed Hybrid | 10,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | A: 32 (40 / 60) pcs |
| Tool Shank | BT-50 (CAT-50 / DIN50 / BBT-50) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 / 22 opt. 30 / 35 kW (Cont. / 30 min) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 5,000 x 3,000 mm (196.9 x 118.1 in) table, the widest at this length
- 3,600 mm (141.7 in) of Y travel
- Y-axis ballscrew support is standard on the x36 series
- Five-face machining with automatic head change and vertical and horizontal tool change
Limitations
- 21,000 kg (46,296 lb) is a modest rating for a table of this area
- A five-metre X axis is not clearly covered by the statement that X screw support is standard above 5 meters
- Spindle speed is limited to 10,000 rpm even with the hybrid option
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Width and load. The HSA-536EA has a 3,000 mm wide table, 3,600 mm (141.7 in) of Y travel and a 21,000 kg (46,296 lb) rating. The HSA-532EA has a 5,000 x 2,500 mm (196.9 x 98.4 in) table, 3,200 mm (126.0 in) of Y and 20,000 kg (44,092 lb).
02
Yes, by Hartford's statement: Y axis ballscrew support is the standard configuration for the HSA-x36 series. The maker says the support improves sagging from the screw's dead weight and enhances positioning accuracy and screw life.
03
X is 5,000 mm (196.9 in), Y is 3,600 mm (141.7 in) and Z is 1,000 mm, with a 1,200 mm option. The 5,000 x 3,000 mm table has nineteen T-slots.
04
They share the table size and the 21,000 kg (46,296 lb) rating. The HSA-536 is listed with 780 mm of base Z travel and DDS and built-in spindle options, while the HSA-536EA is the five-face machine with automatic angular heads and 1,000 mm of Z.
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