Hedelius Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hedelius FORTE 10-4600

Q: How much does the Hedelius FORTE 10-4600 cost?

The price estimate for the Hedelius FORTE 10-4600 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/hedelius-forte-10-4600#price; the request is passed to Hedelius or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · hedelius.de Updated 2026-10-04

Hedelius FORTE 10-4600 3-axis travelling column machining centre

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Key Specifications

Tool Capacity

40 / 192

Table Size

5,080 x 1,000 mm (200.0 x 39.4 in)

Accuracy

A=6 µm/1,000 mm (ISO 230-2, X, Y, Z)

x axis travel

4,600 mm (181.1 in)

y axis travel

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

z axis travel

1,165 mm (45.9 in)

How much does the Hedelius FORTE 10-4600 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hedelius FORTE 10-4600 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 Hedelius FORTE 10-4600 is the 4,600 mm (181.1 in) member of the SK50 FORTE 10 series, a 3-axis travelling column machining centre with 1,000 mm of Y, 1,165 mm of Z and a fixed 5,080 x 1,000 mm table rated for 6,500 kg (14,330 lb).

Hedelius presents this size mainly through what can be added to it. The accessory list it gives for the FORTE 10 series includes rotary tables, vacuum pumps, pick-up magazines for extra-long tools and a hydraulic clamping system for the automatic activation of devices. None of these is part of the base machine. They show what the long table is meant for: a rotary table at one end for shaft work, a vacuum or hydraulic fixture at the other, and open table between.

The doors on this model are motor-activated and automatic, which is welcome on an enclosure of this length. Work areas have vertical slat covers, and a partition makes oscillation mode possible. In the data sheet the pendulum areas are 1,965 x 1,965 mm.

Cutting data are those of the series. The spindle delivers 300 Nm and 50 kW with either 8,000 or 12,000 rpm, takes SK50 or BT50 tools with HSK A100 as an option, and is backed by 34,000 N of feed force. Tools may weigh 12 kg and measure 400 mm in length; anything longer is a case for the pick-up magazine. The magazine starts at 40 tools with access to up to 192. Machine weight is 28,000 kg (61,728 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	4,600 mm (181.1 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Z Axis Travel	1,165 mm (45.9 in)
Pendulum Operation	1,965 x 1,965 mm (77.4 x 77.4 in)
Spindle Option 1	SK50 / BT50 / HSK A100, 8,000 min-1, 300 Nm (221 lb-ft), 50 kW (67.1 hp); in E335/St60-2: milling 1,050 cm3/min, drilling Ø 60 mm (Ø 2.4 in), thread cutting M 30
Spindle Option 2	SK50 / BT50 / HSK A100, 12,000 min-1, 300 Nm (221 lb-ft), 50 kW (67.1 hp); in E335/St60-2: milling 1,050 cm3/min, drilling Ø 60 mm (Ø 2.4 in), thread cutting M 30
Spindle Distance	20 - 1,185 mm (0.8 - 46.7 in)
Table Size	5,080 x 1,000 mm (200.0 x 39.4 in)
T-Slots	18 mm (0.71 in) T-slots, number 9, distance 100 mm (3.9 in)
Max Table Load	6,500 kg (14,330 lb)
Feed Rate Xyz	40 / 40 / 40 m/min (1,575 / 1,575 / 1,575 ipm) (infinitely variable)
Feed Force Max	34,000 N (7,643 lbf)
Formingstar 3d Package	optional
Tool Capacity	40 / 192
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	100 / 140 mm (3.9 / 5.5 in); 140 mm with free adjoining areas (option)
Max Tool Length	400 mm (15.7 in)
Max Tool Weight	12 kg (26 lb); other weights on request
Chip to Chip Time	ca. 15 s (for pre-selected follow-on tools)
Positioning Accuracy	A=6 µm/1,000 mm (ISO 230-2, X, Y, Z)
Machine Weight	28,000 kg (61,728 lb)
Transport Height	3,240 mm (127.6 in)
Transport Width	4,230 / 3,940 mm (166.5 / 155.1 in)

Specifications sourced from hedelius.de — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Accessory range named by Hedelius: rotary tables, vacuum pumps, pick-up magazines for extra-long tools, hydraulic clamping
Motor-activated automatic doors
5,080 x 1,000 mm fixed table for 6,500 kg (14,330 lb)
Pendulum operation with two 1,965 x 1,965 mm work areas
SK50 spindle with 300 Nm and 50 kW and 34,000 N of feed force

Limitations

The rotary tables, pick-up magazine and clamping hydraulics are accessories, not standard equipment
40 tools as standard and ca. 15 s chip to chip
28,000 kg (61,728 lb) machine weight
Standard tool length stops at 400 mm; longer tools need the pick-up magazine

Best For

Long, heavy parts up to 6,500 kg machined with SK50 tools Tables set up with several stations, such as a rotary table plus fixtures Pendulum machining of two set-ups just under two metres each Work that needs extra-long tools from a pick-up magazine

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What accessories does Hedelius offer for the FORTE 10-4600?

For the FORTE 10 series Hedelius names rotary tables, vacuum pumps, pick-up magazines for extra-long tools and a hydraulic clamping system for the automatic activation of devices. They are accessories used to adapt the machine to the job, so each has to be specified in the order.

02 How large is the FORTE 10-4600 table?

The clamping area is 5,080 x 1,000 mm with nine 18 mm T-slots at 100 mm spacing, and the table load is 6,500 kg (14,330 lb). Travels are 4,600 mm in X, 1,000 mm in Y and 1,165 mm in Z.

03 What are the pendulum areas of the FORTE 10-4600?

1,965 x 1,965 mm, two work areas of 1,965 mm each, separated by a work area partition. Hedelius lists efficient oscillation mode as possible thanks to that partition. Motor-activated automatic doors make access to each side easier.

04 Which spindle speeds are available on the FORTE 10-4600?

Two versions of the same SK50 / BT50 spindle: 8,000 rpm or 12,000 rpm, each with 300 Nm and 50 kW. HSK A100 is the optional tool reception system. The milling rating in E335/St60-2 is 1,050 cm3/min for both.