Hartford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hartford TGV-1612

Q: How much does the Hartford TGV-1612 cost?

The price estimate for the Hartford TGV-1612 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/hartford-tgv-1612#price; the request is passed to Hartford or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · hartfordcnc.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

#40 #50

Tool Capacity

#40: A: 24 (30 / 40) #50: A: 32 (40 / 60) pcs

Table Size

1,800 x 1,300 mm (70.9 x 51.2 in)

Spindle Power

#40: 7.5 / 11 opt. 15 / 18.5 #50: 15 / 18.5 opt. 18.5 / 22; 22 / 26 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

max table load

4,000 kg (8,818 lb)

t slots

18 x 125 (10) mm

How much does the Hartford TGV-1612 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hartford TGV-1612 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 TGV-1612 is the largest TGV high-speed machining center and the only one with a #50 spindle option. Travels are 1,600 mm (63.0 in) in X, 1,200 mm (47.2 in) in Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) in Z, and the 1,800 x 1,300 mm (70.9 x 51.2 in) table carries 4,000 kg (8,818 lb).

By Y travel this is nearly a small double-column machine. A 1,200 mm (47.2 in) cross stroke takes bumper-size and dashboard-size mould halves that single-column verticals cannot reach across, and ten T-slots, listed as 18 x 125 (10) mm, give room to clamp them.

The spindle table is split by taper. With #40 the DDS spindle is listed as 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 (FANUC) rpm and the built-in spindle as 24,000 rpm, on BT40 or HSK A63 tooling with a magazine listed as A: 24 (30 / 40). With #50 the DDS spindle is 10,000 / 12,000 rpm and the built-in spindle 12,000 rpm, on BT50 tooling with a magazine listed as A: 32 (40 / 60).

Power follows the same split: 7.5 / 11 kW or optionally 15 / 18.5 kW for #40, and 15 / 18.5 kW with options of 18.5 / 22 kW and 22 / 26 kW for #50. The #50 version turns the TGV-1612 from a pure finishing machine into one that can also semi-rough large dies before the final passes.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1,800 x 1,300 mm (70.9 x 51.2 in)
Max Table Load	4,000 kg (8,818 lb)
T-Slots	18 x 125 (10) mm
X Axis Travel	1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Z Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Spindle Taper	#40 #50
Spindle Speed Dds	#40: 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 (FANUC) #50: 10,000 / 12,000 rpm
Spindle Speed Built in	#40: 24,000 #50: 12,000 rpm
Tool Capacity	#40: A: 24 (30 / 40) #50: A: 32 (40 / 60) pcs
Tool Shank	#40: BT40 (BBT / CAT / DIN / HSK A63) #50: BT50 (BBT / CAT / DIN)
Spindle Motor Power	#40: 7.5 / 11 opt. 15 / 18.5 #50: 15 / 18.5 opt. 18.5 / 22; 22 / 26 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Y travel and an 1,800 x 1,300 mm (70.9 x 51.2 in) table
4,000 kg (8,818 lb) average table load
#50 option with a 12,000 rpm built-in spindle and motors up to 22 / 26 kW
#40 option with a 24,000 rpm built-in spindle
Up to 60 tools with the #50 magazine, per the A: 32 (40 / 60) entry

Limitations

Z travel is 700 mm (27.6 in), no more than on the smaller TGV-128
The #50 spindles top out at 12,000 rpm, half the speed of the #40 built-in spindle
No gear-head spindle is listed for low-speed roughing
Taper, magazine and motor are linked, so the configuration has to be fixed at order

Best For

Large automotive mould halves up to 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) Die finishing that benefits from BT50 tool rigidity at 12,000 rpm Aerospace and structural plates up to 1,600 mm (63.0 in) by 1,200 mm (47.2 in) Shops that want one machine for semi-roughing and finishing of big dies

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the working envelope of the Hartford TGV-1612?

1,600 mm (63.0 in) in X, 1,200 mm (47.2 in) in Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) in Z. The table is 1,800 x 1,300 mm (70.9 x 51.2 in) with a 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) average load.

02 Does the TGV-1612 come with a 50-taper spindle?

It can. The spindle nose row lists #40 and #50. For #50, Hartford gives a DDS spindle at 10,000 / 12,000 rpm and a built-in spindle at 12,000 rpm, BT50 shanks with BBT, CAT and DIN alternatives, and motors of 15 / 18.5 kW, 18.5 / 22 kW or 22 / 26 kW.

03 How many tools does the TGV-1612 hold?

The ATC row is split by taper. For #40 it reads A: 24 (30 / 40), an arm-type magazine with 24 tools, or 30 or 40. For #50 it reads A: 32 (40 / 60), which means 32 tools, or 40 or 60. Tool diameter, length and weight limits are not published on the product page.

04 What accuracy does Hartford state for the TGV-1612?

Under its MGPS standard, positioning accuracy within 8μm and repeatability accuracy within 5μm, with spindle run-out within 5μm. Optional thermal growth control on the three axes uses cooling tunnels in the feed system, which Hartford says increases axis accuracy by 15%.