Hartford TGV-128
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
t slots
How much does the Hartford TGV-128 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
A table load of 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) under a 24,000 rpm spindle is the combination that defines the Hartford TGV-128. This high-speed machining center has 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of X travel, 800 mm (31.5 in) of Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z, and a table of 1,300 x 850 mm (51.2 x 33.5 in) with seven T-slots.
Heavy mould blocks are the obvious use. A die for a large plastic part can weigh well over a tonne before machining, and it then needs hours of finishing with small ball-nose cutters. The TGV-128 is laid out for exactly that sequence of weight and speed.
Two spindles are listed, both #40. The DDS spindle comes in 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 rpm versions, the last marked FANUC in the table, and the built-in spindle runs at 24,000 rpm. The motor is 7.5 / 11 kW with 15 / 18.5 kW as the option (Cont. / 30 min). Shanks are BT40, with BBT, CAT, DIN and HSK A63 as alternatives. The arm-type magazine holds 24 tools, with 30 or 40 available.
Hartford points to the wide stance of the Y axis on this model: a Y-axis guideway span of 700mm, which it says increases structural rigidity by 64%, and a stop pin design on the bearing housing for a further 14% in axis rigidity. Stated accuracy under MGPS is positioning within 8μm and repeatability within 5μm.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 1,300 x 850 mm (51.2 x 33.5 in) |
| Max Table Load | 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) |
| T-Slots | 18 x 125 (7) mm |
| X Axis Travel | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Spindle Taper | #40 |
| Spindle Speed Dds | 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 (FANUC) rpm |
| Spindle Speed Built in | 24,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | A: 24 (30 / 40) pcs |
| Tool Shank | BT40 (BBT / CAT / DIN / HSK A63) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5 / 11 opt. 15 / 18.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) table load on a 1,300 x 850 mm (51.2 x 33.5 in) table
- Built-in spindle at 24,000 rpm or DDS spindle at 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 rpm
- Y-axis guideway span of 700mm, with a 64% structural rigidity gain claimed by Hartford
- 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z travel for deep cavities and tall blocks
- Magazine of 24 tools, expandable to 30 or 40
Limitations
- Base spindle motor is 7.5 / 11 kW; the 15 / 18.5 kW unit is an option
- Only #40 spindles are listed, so heavy roughing of large blocks is better done elsewhere
- The 20,000 rpm DDS spindle is tied to FANUC in the table
- Feed rates and rapid traverse are not published on the product page
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The average table load is 2,500 kg (5,511 lb). The table measures 1,300 x 850 mm (51.2 x 33.5 in) and has T-slots listed as 18 x 125 (7) mm.
02
A DDS direct-drive spindle listed as 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 (FANUC) rpm and a built-in spindle at 24,000 rpm, both with a #40 nose. The motor is 7.5 / 11 kW, with 15 / 18.5 kW optional, as continuous / 30 min ratings.
03
It highlights the great span of the Y-axis linear guideway: a Y-axis span of 700mm, said to raise structural rigidity by 64%, and a bearing housing stop pin design credited with a 14% gain in axis rigidity.
04
The TGV-1612 is the larger machine: 1,600 mm (63.0 in) of X, 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Y, the same 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z and a 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) table. It also adds a #50 spindle choice, which the TGV-128 does not have.
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