Hedelius FORTE 9-2600
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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 9-2600 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Hedelius FORTE 9-2600 opens the FORTE 9 series, which Hedelius says extends the FORTE line upwards. It is a 3-axis travelling column machining centre with travels of 2,600 x 900 x 1,005 mm (102.4 x 35.4 x 39.6 in) and a fixed 3,080 x 900 mm table for 3,000 kg (6,614 lb).
The step up from the smaller series shows in three places. Z travel passes a metre, at 1,005 mm, with a spindle distance of 15 to 1,020 mm. The magazine holds 60 tools as standard. And the spindle list reaches 50 kW: an HSK A63 unit with 217 Nm at 15,000 rpm, rated at 600 cm3/min of milling in E335/St60-2. Hedelius names 14,000 rpm and 22 kW as the standard spindle, with SK40 as the standard mount and HSK A63 as an option. In between sit a 37 kW, 185 Nm SK40 / BT40 spindle and an 18,000 rpm HSK A63 unit with 35 kW.
Pendulum operation is listed as 1,025 x 1,025 mm, so the table can be divided into two work areas of that length. For a machine with 2,600 mm of X that is a usable size on each side.
The magazine travels with the column and a double gripper preselects the next tool during the cut. Chip-to-chip time is ca. 12 s. Feed force is 27,000 N and feeds are 40 m/min. Hedelius lists direct measuring systems, a fully encapsulated work area, and a chip conveyor in right-hand or left-hand design. The machine weighs 16,500 kg (36,376 lb) and is 2,960 mm high for transport.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 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 900 mm (121.3 x 35.4 in) |
| T-Slots | 18 mm (0.71 in) T-slots, number 7, distance 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 3,000 kg (6,614 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 | 60 / 130 / 175 / 240 / 324 |
| 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. 12 s (for pre-selected follow-on tools) |
| Positioning Accuracy | A=6 µm/1,000 mm (ISO 230-2, X, Y, Z) |
| Machine Weight | 16,500 kg (36,376 lb) |
| Transport Height | 2,960 mm (116.5 in) |
| Transport Width | 3,650 / 3,520 mm (143.7 / 138.6 in) |
Specifications sourced from hedelius.de — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,005 mm of Z travel and a spindle distance of 15 to 1,020 mm
- 60 tools as standard in a travelling magazine with double gripper
- Spindle options up to 50 kW and 217 Nm, or 37 kW and 185 Nm in SK40 / BT40
- Pendulum operation with two work areas of 1,025 x 1,025 mm
- Fixed 3,080 x 900 mm table for 3,000 kg with 27,000 N of feed force
Limitations
- Chip-to-chip time of ca. 12 s, the cost of a magazine and column of this size
- HSK A63 is an option; the standard spindle is SK40 with 22 kW at 14,000 rpm
- 16,500 kg (36,376 lb) with a transport width of 3,650 / 3,520 mm
- Tool weight is limited to 5 kg, with other weights on request
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X 2,600 mm, Y 900 mm and Z 1,005 mm. The fixed table has a clamping area of 3,080 x 900 mm with seven 18 mm T-slots at 125 mm spacing and a table load of 3,000 kg (6,614 lb). The spindle distance is 15 to 1,020 mm.
02
Hedelius lists a liquid-cooled motorised milling spindle with 14,000 rpm and 22 kW as standard, with an SK40 mount; HSK A63 is optional. The data sheet adds SK40 / BT40 with 185 Nm and 37 kW, HSK A63 at 18,000 rpm with 35 kW, and HSK A63 at 15,000 rpm with 217 Nm and 50 kW.
03
Yes. The data sheet lists pendulum operation as 1,025 x 1,025 mm, which means two work areas of 1,025 mm each. One is machined while the other is set up. The travelling 60-place magazine serves both without a long return trip.
04
Chip-to-chip time is ca. 12 s for a pre-selected follow-on tool. A double gripper preselects the next tool parallel to machining time. Tools can be 330 / 390 mm long, 75 mm in diameter with all places occupied, and 5 kg.
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