Hartford MVP-8
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
max table load
t slots
x axis travel
How much does the Hartford MVP-8 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Hartford MVP-8 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 MVP-8 is the entry size of the MVP vertical machining centers: 860 mm (33.9 in) of X travel, 530 mm (20.9 in) of Y and 630 mm (24.8 in) of Z on linear guideways, with a #40 spindle. Hartford subtitles the series Plug & play.
The MVP line is where Hartford offers its fastest 40-taper direct-drive spindle. The DDS row lists 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 rpm, one step beyond the 15,000 rpm of the LG and S PLUS machines, and HSK A63 appears among the shank alternatives next to BT40, BBT, CAT and DIN. A pulley spindle at 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm remains available. Spindle bearings are oil-air lubricated.
Accuracy is a selling point as well. Under its MGPS standard Hartford states positioning accuracy within 8μm and repeatability within 5μm, with spindle run-out within 5μm.
The table is 1,000 x 560 mm (39.4 x 22.0 in), slightly deeper than the Y stroke, and carries an average load of 500 kg (1,102 lb). Tools sit in a 24-pocket arm-type magazine, or a 30-pocket one, and change in a minimum of 1.38 secs. One gap in the published data: Hartford's motor row for the MVP-8 contains a misprint, so no spindle power is given here. Ask for the motor ratings when requesting a quotation.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 1,000 x 560 mm (39.4 x 22.0 in) |
| Max Table Load | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| T-Slots | 18 x 100 (5) mm |
| X Axis Travel | 860 mm (33.9 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 530 mm (20.9 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 630 mm (24.8 in) |
| Spindle Taper | #40 |
| Spindle Speed Pulley | 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Speed Dds | 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | A: 24 (30) pcs |
| Tool Shank | BT40 (BBT / CAT / DIN / HSK A63) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- DDS direct-drive spindle listed up to 20,000 rpm on a #40 nose
- HSK A63 offered among the tool shank alternatives
- Positioning accuracy within 8μm and repeatability within 5μm (MGPS)
- 630 mm (24.8 in) of Z travel on an 860 mm (33.9 in) machine
- Oil-air lubricated spindle bearings and a minimum tool change time of 1.38 secs
Limitations
- Average table load of 500 kg (1,102 lb)
- Y travel of 530 mm (20.9 in) does not cover the full 560 mm table depth
- Spindle motor ratings are misprinted on the maker's page and have to be confirmed
- The magazine is 24 tools, or 30; the 40-tool option starts at the MVP-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
X is 860 mm (33.9 in), Y is 530 mm (20.9 in) and Z is 630 mm (24.8 in). The table is 1,000 x 560 mm (39.4 x 22.0 in), with T-slots listed as 18 x 100 (5) mm and a 500 kg (1,102 lb) average load.
02
The pulley spindle is listed at 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm and the DDS direct-drive spindle at 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 rpm. Both have a #40 nose. Shanks are BT40, with BBT, CAT, DIN and HSK A63 named as alternatives.
03
Positioning accuracy within 8μm and repeatability accuracy within 5μm under MGPS (Micro Grade Process and Standard). Hartford also states that its self-made spindle keeps run-out within 5μm.
04
The MVP-10 has 1,050 mm (41.3 in) of X travel, a 1,150 x 560 mm (45.3 x 22.0 in) table and a 700 kg (1,543 lb) table load. Y and Z travel, the spindle speed lists and the 24 (30) tool magazine are the same on both machines.
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