Hedelius FORTE 11-2600
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Key Specifications
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Accuracy
x axis travel
y axis travel
z axis travel
How much does the Hedelius FORTE 11-2600 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hedelius FORTE 11-2600 is a 3-axis travelling column machining centre built around a wide table: 1,100 mm (43.3 in) of Y travel against 2,600 mm (102.4 in) of X and 1,005 mm of Z. Hedelius says the series expands the FORTE line with that Y travel, and recommends the machine for chipping solid parts or for machining several small parts at once.
Both uses come from the table shape. The clamping area is 3,080 x 1,100 mm with nine 18 mm T-slots at 125 mm spacing, so vices and fixtures can stand in two or three rows instead of a single line. Table load is 4,000 kg (8,818 lb). For a single large block the same depth means the cutter reaches all of a plate more than a metre wide without re-clamping.
Unlike the SK50 machines of similar size, the FORTE 11 stays with 40-size tooling and gains a bigger magazine from it: 65 tools as standard in a magazine that travels with the column, with a double gripper preselecting the next tool. Chip-to-chip time is ca. 13 s. Standard mount is SK40, HSK A63 is optional, and Hedelius describes the liquid-cooled motor spindle as available up to 50 kW. The data sheet lists 22 kW and 117 Nm, 37 kW and 185 Nm, 35 kW at 18,000 rpm, and 50 kW with 217 Nm at 15,000 rpm.
Pendulum operation is given as 1,025 x 1,025 mm. Feed force is 27,000 N. The machine weighs 19,000 kg (41,887 lb) and is 4,230 / 3,940 mm wide for transport, noticeably wider than its travel figures suggest.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,005 mm (39.6 in) |
| Pendulum Operation | 1,025 x 1,025 mm (40.4 x 40.4 in) |
| Spindle Option 1 | SK40 / BT40, 14,000 min-1, 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft), 22 kW (29.5 hp); in E335/St60-2: milling 400 cm3/min, drilling Ø 40 mm (Ø 1.6 in), thread cutting M 24 |
| Spindle Option 2 | SK40 / BT40, 14,000 min-1, 185 Nm (136 lb-ft), 37 kW (49.6 hp); in E335/St60-2: milling 550 cm3/min, drilling Ø 45 mm (Ø 1.8 in), thread cutting M 27 |
| Spindle Option 3 | HSK A63, 18,000 min-1, 136 Nm (100 lb-ft), 35 kW (46.9 hp); in E335/St60-2: milling 450 cm3/min, drilling Ø 40 mm (Ø 1.6 in), thread cutting M 24 |
| Spindle Option 4 | HSK A63, 15,000 min-1, 217 Nm (160 lb-ft), 50 kW (67.1 hp); in E335/St60-2: milling 600 cm3/min, drilling Ø 50 mm (Ø 2.0 in), thread cutting M 27 |
| Spindle Distance | 15 - 1,020 mm (0.6 - 40.2 in) |
| Table Size | 3,080 x 1,100 mm (121.3 x 43.3 in) |
| T-Slots | 18 mm (0.71 in) T-slots, number 9, distance 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) |
| Feed Rate Xyz | 40 / 40 / 40 m/min (1,575 / 1,575 / 1,575 ipm) (infinitely variable) |
| Feed Force Max | 27,000 N (6,070 lbf) |
| Formingstar 3d Package | optional |
| Tool Capacity | 65 / 135 / 180 / 245 / 329 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 75 / 100 / 125 mm (3.0 / 3.9 / 4.9 in); 100/125 mm with free adjoining areas (option) |
| Max Tool Length | 330 / 390 mm (13.0 / 15.4 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 5 kg (11 lb); other weights on request |
| Chip to Chip Time | ca. 13 s (for pre-selected follow-on tools) |
| Positioning Accuracy | A=6 µm/1,000 mm (ISO 230-2, X, Y, Z) |
| Machine Weight | 19,000 kg (41,887 lb) |
| Transport Height | 3,100 mm (122.0 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
- 1,100 mm of Y travel over a 3,080 x 1,100 mm fixed table
- 65 tools as standard in a travelling magazine with double gripper
- Nine 18 mm T-slots at 125 mm spacing for several rows of fixtures
- Liquid-cooled spindles up to 50 kW and 217 Nm, or 18,000 rpm with 35 kW
- Table load of 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) with 27,000 N of feed force
Limitations
- Transport width of 4,230 / 3,940 mm for a machine with 2,600 mm of X
- 40-size tooling limits tools to 5 kg, and to 75 mm diameter with a full magazine
- Pendulum areas of 1,025 mm each are short for a machine this wide
- Chip-to-chip time of ca. 13 s for a pre-selected tool
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X 2,600 mm, Y 1,100 mm and Z 1,005 mm. The clamping area of the fixed table is 3,080 x 1,100 mm with nine 18 mm T-slots at 125 mm spacing, and the table load is 4,000 kg (8,818 lb). The spindle distance is 15 to 1,020 mm.
02
Hedelius describes the machine, with 65 tools as standard and its large Y travel, as particularly suitable for chipping solid parts or machining several small parts. The 1,100 mm deep table lets fixtures stand in rows behind one another.
03
SK40 / BT40 at 14,000 rpm with 117 Nm and 22 kW or with 185 Nm and 37 kW, and HSK A63 at 18,000 rpm with 136 Nm and 35 kW or at 15,000 rpm with 217 Nm and 50 kW. SK40 is the standard mount and HSK A63 the optional one.
04
65 as standard in a travelling magazine, according to Hedelius's description and the data sheet, whose theoretical capacities are 65 / 135 / 180 / 245 / 329. Tools may be 330 / 390 mm long and 5 kg. Chip-to-chip time is ca. 13 s.
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