Hartford MCW-16650
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
x axis travel
How much does the Hartford MCW-16650 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Hartford MCW-16650 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 MCW-16650 is a sixteen-metre moving-column machining center of the wide cross section: a fixed table of 16,000 x 5,000 mm (629.9 x 196.9 in), X travel of 16,000 mm (629.9 in) and Y travel of 6,500 mm (255.9 in).
Hartford sums the series up as high rigidity plus high precision, and backs the first half with three design points. The columns are firm and their bases are extended in width to 1,250 mm, to reduce cutting vibration. The Z axis sits on four linear guideways in a patented three binding structure. And the W axis, which carries the entire cross-beam, is held by twin ballscrews driven by twin servo motors.
Why does rigidity get so much attention on a machine like this? Because the spindle works at the centre of a span of 6,500 mm, at the end of a ram, on a beam that itself hangs on screws. Each link adds compliance, and a 30 / 35 kW cut with a large face mill will find the weakest one. The points Hartford lists address the columns, the ram and the beam in turn.
Remaining figures: 3,000 kg/m² table load, Z travel 1,000 mm (1,200 / 1,400 mm optional), W travel 1,800 mm (2,100 mm optional), #50 gear head at 6,000 or 8,000 rpm, hybrid spindle at 10,000 rpm.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 16,000 x 5,000 mm (629.9 x 196.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 3,000 kg/m² |
| X Axis Travel | 16,000 mm (629.9 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 6,500 mm (255.9 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 opt. 1,200 / 1,400 mm |
| W Axis Travel | 1,800 opt. 2,100 mm |
| Spindle Taper | #50 |
| Spindle Speed Gear | 6,000 / 8,000 rpm |
| Spindle Speed Hybrid | 10,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | A: 40 (62) pcs |
| Tool Shank | BT-50 (CAT50 / DIN / BBT50) |
| 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
- Column bases extended to 1,250 mm in width
- Z axis on four linear guideways in a three binding structure
- Cross-beam carried by twin ballscrews with twin servo motors
- 16,000 x 5,000 mm (629.9 x 196.9 in) table with 6,500 mm (255.9 in) of Y
Limitations
- Hartford gives no stiffness or cutting-force figures in the table to back the rigidity statements
- The 30 / 35 kW motor is optional; 18.5 / 22 kW is standard
- Table rated at 3,000 kg/m²
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
That the column bases are extended to 1250 mm to reduce cutting vibration, that the Z axis has four linear guideways in a three binding structure giving 20% rigidity while cutting, and that the W axis uses twin ballscrews and twin servo motors.
02
The table is 16,000 x 5,000 mm (629.9 x 196.9 in). X travel is 16,000 mm, Y travel 6,500 mm (255.9 in), Z travel 1,000 mm and W travel 1,800 mm, with longer Z and W as options.
03
The standard spindle motor is 18.5 / 22 kW (continuous / 30 min) and the optional motor 30 / 35 kW. Both drive a #50 spindle through either the gear head or the hybrid design.
04
The MCW-16550 has a 16,000 x 4,000 mm (629.9 x 157.5 in) table and 5,500 mm (216.5 in) of Y travel. Choose the MCW-16650 when parts or setups need the extra metre of width.
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