Hartford MCW-8650
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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-8650 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Eight metres long and five wide, the table of the Hartford MCW-8650 measures 8,000 x 5,000 mm (315.0 x 196.9 in). Y travel is 6,500 mm (255.9 in) and X travel 8,000 mm (315.0 in). It is the wider of the two eight-metre models in Hartford's MCW moving-column series.
The series comes in two cross sections and seven lengths. Every x550 model, such as the MCW-8550, has a 4,000 mm wide table under 5,500 mm (216.5 in) of Y travel. Every x650 model has this machine's 5,000 mm table and 6,500 mm of Y. Vertical travels, spindles and magazines do not change with either dimension.
With a table that is closer to square than any other MCW, the MCW-8650 suits wide single parts: large die sets for body panels, ring-shaped fabrications, machine frames with a broad base. The fixed table carries 3,000 kg/m², and Y travel that exceeds the table width leaves space for an angular head to work on the long sides.
On the vertical side, Z travel is 1,000 mm (1,200 or 1,400 mm optional) and the W axis moves the cross-beam 1,800 mm, optionally 2,100 mm. The #50 spindle runs 6,000 or 8,000 rpm as a gear head and 10,000 rpm as a hybrid.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 8,000 x 5,000 mm (315.0 x 196.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 3,000 kg/m² |
| X Axis Travel | 8,000 mm (315.0 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
- 8,000 x 5,000 mm (315.0 x 196.9 in) fixed table
- 6,500 mm (255.9 in) of Y travel, the wider of the two MCW cross sections
- W-axis cross-beam travel of 1,800 mm in addition to Z
- Automatic universal, 90 degree and extension heads can be used
Limitations
- Rated 3,000 kg/m² over the table, with no total load figure in the table
- Fastest spindle listed is the 10,000 rpm hybrid
- Only two table widths exist in the series: this one and the narrower one of the MCW-8550
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X 8,000 mm (315.0 in), Y 6,500 mm (255.9 in), Z 1,000 mm with 1,200 mm or 1,400 mm optional, and W 1,800 mm with 2,100 mm optional. The table is 8,000 x 5,000 mm (315.0 x 196.9 in).
02
Width. The MCW-8550 has an 8,000 x 4,000 mm (315.0 x 157.5 in) table and 5,500 mm (216.5 in) of Y travel. The MCW-8650 has a 5,000 mm wide table and 6,500 mm (255.9 in) of Y.
03
Hartford states the machine can operate with an auto universal head, a 90 degree head and an extension head, and that a full automatic head changer with protective cover and independent head magazine is provided.
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