Hedelius FORTE 7-2000 NEO
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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 7-2000 NEO cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hedelius FORTE 7-2000 NEO is the shortest machine of the FORTE 7 NEO series, a 3-axis travelling column centre with 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of X travel, 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y and 800 mm (31.5 in) of Z. Hedelius calls it the generalist, and positions the series as the answer where machining centres with a moving table run out of travel, dynamics, table load or chip removal.
The argument rests on the fixed table. It measures 2,480 x 700 mm, has seven 18 mm T-slots at 100 mm spacing and carries 1,800 kg (3,968 lb). Since the column does all the moving, the 40 m/min feeds are available whether the table holds one vice or a full load. The spindle distance goes from 15 to 815 mm, which with 800 mm of Z gives real height for fixtures and long tools.
Three spindles are in the data sheet: SK40 / BT40 at 14,000 rpm with 117 Nm and 22 kW, the same interface with 183 Nm and 29 kW, and HSK A63 at 18,000 rpm with 136 Nm and 35 kW. Feed force is 25,000 N at most. The tool magazine travels with the column, so the ca. 10.5 s chip-to-chip time does not depend on where along X the spindle happens to be. It has 45 pockets, and optional magazines take the total to 309 tools.
Hedelius fits a closed full cabin with an integrated exhaust system, a sliding control panel and large viewing windows. The machine weighs 10,500 kg (23,148 lb), is 2,650 mm high for transport and 3,150 / 2,910 mm wide.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 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, 183 Nm (135 lb-ft), 29 kW (38.9 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 Distance | 15 - 815 mm (0.6 - 32.1 in) |
| Table Size | 2,480 x 700 mm (97.6 x 27.6 in) |
| T-Slots | 18 mm (0.71 in) T-slots, number 7, distance 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 1,800 kg (3,968 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 | 45 / 115 / 160 / 225 / 309 |
| 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 mm (13.0 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 5 kg (11 lb); other weights on request |
| Chip to Chip Time | ca. 10.5 s (for pre-selected follow-on tools) |
| Positioning Accuracy | A=6 µm/1,000 mm (ISO 230-2, X, Y, Z) |
| Machine Weight | 10,500 kg (23,148 lb) |
| Transport Height | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Transport Width | 3,150 / 2,910 mm (124.0 / 114.6 in) |
Specifications sourced from hedelius.de — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Fixed 2,480 x 700 mm table for 1,800 kg (3,968 lb), with dynamics that do not change with the load
- 800 mm of Z travel and a spindle distance of 15 to 815 mm
- Travelling tool magazine with 45 pockets, so tool changes are equally short anywhere along X
- Closed full cabin with integrated exhaust system, sliding control panel and large viewing windows
- Optionally up to 309 tools in the magazine
Limitations
- Top spindle output in the data sheet is 35 kW, and the highest torque is 183 Nm
- Y travel is 700 mm, so wide plates need the larger FORTE series
- Three axes only in the data sheet, with no rotary table listed
- Chip-to-chip time of ca. 10.5 s is longer than on the compact FORTE machines
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X 2,000 mm (78.7 in), Y 700 mm (27.6 in) and Z 800 mm (31.5 in). The fixed table has a clamping area of 2,480 x 700 mm with seven 18 mm T-slots and a table load of 1,800 kg. The spindle distance to the table is 15 to 815 mm.
02
Hedelius says the design gives a high table load, consistent dynamics regardless of workpiece weight and optimised chip fall, and offers it where machines with a moving table reach their limits. On this model that means 1,800 kg on the table with 40 m/min feeds on all axes.
03
The data sheet lists three: SK40 / BT40 at 14,000 rpm with 117 Nm and 22 kW, SK40 / BT40 at 14,000 rpm with 183 Nm and 29 kW, and HSK A63 at 18,000 rpm with 136 Nm and 35 kW. For the 29 kW unit Hedelius quotes 550 cm3/min of milling in E335/St60-2.
04
45 tools as standard in a magazine that travels with the column. Theoretical capacities with additional magazines are 45 / 115 / 160 / 225 / 309. Tool limits are 75 mm diameter with all pockets full, 330 mm length and 5 kg, and a change takes ca. 10.5 s chip to chip.
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