Hedelius FORTE 50 Single 1120
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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 50 Single 1120 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hedelius FORTE 50 Single 1120 is a 3-axis travelling column machining centre in the smallest FORTE size: 1,120 mm (44.1 in) of X travel over a fixed table, with 550 mm (21.7 in) in both Y and Z. The column moves and the workpiece stays put, so the 1,300 x 550 mm table can be loaded to 800 kg (1,764 lb) without the load changing how the axes behave.
A fixed table that is longer than the X travel is the point of the design. The table has five 18 mm T-slots at 100 mm spacing, and the spindle distance to the table runs from 120 to 670 mm, so tall fixtures or a vice on a riser still clear. Hedelius describes the table as heavy-duty and the travelling column as machine casting. Direct measuring systems are standard on this model.
Spindles in the data sheet are the 40-size units used across the small Hedelius machines. SK40 / BT40 at 14,000 rpm comes with 117 Nm and 22 kW or with 183 Nm and 29 kW. HSK A63 comes at 18,000 rpm with 136 Nm and 35 kW or at 14,000 rpm with 22 kW. The product page also lists a 24,000 rpm HSK A63 spindle with 123 Nm and 30 kW. Feed force is given as 25,000 N at most, and all three axes run at 40 m/min.
Hedelius suggests optional zero-point clamping systems to cut tooling times, and names a 3D infra-red measuring sensor among the other options. Tools up to 300 mm long and 5 kg are changed in ca. 9 s chip to chip. The standard machine weighs 5,900 kg (13,007 lb) and is 2,650 mm wide for transport.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 1,120 mm (44.1 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 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 375 cm3/min, drilling Ø 35 mm (Ø 1.4 in), thread cutting M 24 |
| Spindle Option 2 | SK40 / BT40, 14,000 min-1, 183 Nm (135 lb-ft), 29 kW (38.9 hp); in E335/St60-2: milling 500 cm3/min, drilling Ø 35 mm (Ø 1.4 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 425 cm3/min, drilling Ø 35 mm (Ø 1.4 in), thread cutting M 24 |
| Spindle Option 4 | HSK A63, 14,000 min-1, 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft), 22 kW (29.5 hp); in E335/St60-2: milling 375 cm3/min, drilling Ø 35 mm (Ø 1.4 in), thread cutting M 24 |
| Spindle Distance | 120 - 670 mm (4.7 - 26.4 in) |
| Table Size | 1,300 x 550 mm (51.2 x 21.7 in) |
| T-Slots | 18 mm (0.71 in) T-slots, number 5, distance 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
| Feed Rate Xyz | 40 / 40 / 40 m/min (1,575 / 1,575 / 1,575 ipm) (infinitely variable) |
| Feed Force Max | 25,000 N (5,620 lbf) |
| Formingstar 3d Package | optional |
| Tool Capacity | 55 / 80 / 125 / 170 / 235 / 319 |
| 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 | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 5 kg (11 lb); other weights on request |
| Chip to Chip Time | ca. 9 s (for pre-selected follow-on tools) |
| Positioning Accuracy | A=6 µm/1,000 mm (ISO 230-2, X, Y, Z) |
| Machine Weight | 5,900 kg (13,007 lb) |
| Transport Height | 2,380 / 2,520 mm (93.7 / 99.2 in) |
| Transport Width | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Specifications sourced from hedelius.de — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Fixed 1,300 x 550 mm table for 800 kg (1,764 lb); the column travels, the workpiece does not
- 1,120 mm of X in a machine that is 2,650 mm wide for transport
- Feed force of up to 25,000 N with 40 m/min feeds on X, Y and Z
- Direct measuring systems as standard, positioning accuracy A=6 µm/1,000 mm to ISO 230-2
- Spindles from 22 kW at 14,000 rpm to 35 kW at 18,000 rpm, with a 183 Nm option for steel
Limitations
- Three axes only: there is no rotary or swivel axis in the data sheet
- Y and Z travel are 550 mm each, which limits wide plates and tall parts
- The data sheet gives theoretical tool capacities starting at 55 while the product page speaks of 65 tools as standard, so the magazine size needs confirming
- Tool length is limited to 300 mm and tool weight to 5 kg
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X is 1,120 mm (44.1 in), Y is 550 mm and Z is 550 mm. The fixed table has a clamping area of 1,300 x 550 mm with five 18 mm T-slots at 100 mm spacing and carries 800 kg (1,764 lb). The spindle distance is 120 to 670 mm.
02
The table is fixed and the column carries all three axes, so the moving mass is the same whether the table holds a small vice or the full 800 kg. Hedelius gives feeds of 40 m/min on X, Y and Z and a feed force of up to 25,000 N for this model.
03
The data sheet lists SK40 / BT40 at 14,000 rpm with 117 Nm and 22 kW or with 183 Nm and 29 kW, and HSK A63 at 18,000 rpm with 136 Nm and 35 kW or at 14,000 rpm with 117 Nm and 22 kW. The product page adds HSK A63 at 24,000 rpm with 123 Nm and 30 kW.
04
Hedelius's own figures differ. The data sheet gives theoretical capacities of 55 / 80 / 125 / 170 / 235 / 319, and the product page speaks of 65 tools as standard. Ask for the magazine size in writing. Tool limits are 75 mm diameter with all places full, 300 mm length and 5 kg.
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