Huron KX 50 M
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Huron KX 50 M cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Huron KX 50 M is a fixed-portal five-axis machining centre with a forked milling head and a 75 kW, 20,000 rpm spindle. Travels are 2,000 x 1,700 x 900 mm (78.7 x 66.9 x 35.4 in) over a fixed table of 2,200 x 1,250 mm. It is the shorter of the two KX 50 machines in what Huron calls the KX Large Series.
The spindle figures tell you what the machine is for. Seventy-five kilowatts with only 75 Nm of torque and a characteristic speed of 9,550 rpm describes a spindle that makes its power at high speed. That is the profile of an aluminium structural-parts machine, cutting at high feed with small to medium tools, and Huron names the aeronautical sector among the uses of the series.
B and C axes sit in the head. B swivels +/- 110° and C rotates +/- 360°, both at 100 rpm, with 4,000 Nm quoted for motor and clamping torque. Fast head axes plus 40 m/min linear rapids suit simultaneous contouring. Huron lists direct measurement on the linear and rotary axes, and states 0.007 mm positioning on X, Y and Z and 10 sec on B and C.
The table takes 4,000 kg (8,818 lb). The magazine has 30 housings for tools up to 90 mm in diameter and 8 kg. Allow 6,630 x 8,700 mm of floor and 5,140 mm of height.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | X / Y / Z: 40 m/min |
| Head Type | Forked head |
| B Axis Range | +/- 110° |
| C Axis Range | +/- 360° |
| Head Axes Speed | B, C: 100 rpm |
| Head Axes Torque Motor Clamping | 4,000 Nm (2,950.4 lb-ft) |
| Table Structure | Fixed table |
| Table Size | 2,200 x 1,250 mm (86.6 x 49.2 in) |
| Max Table Load | 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK 63-A |
| Spindle Motor Power | 75 kW (100.6 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 75 Nm (55.3 lb-ft) |
| Spindle Characteristic Speed | 9,550 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 30 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Max Tool Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Positioning Accuracy | X / Y / Z: 0.007 mm (0.0003 in); B, C: 10 sec |
| Repeatability | X / Y / Z: 0.004 mm (0.0002 in); B, C: 5 sec |
| Machine Width | 6,630 mm (261.0 in) |
| Machine Depth | 8,700 mm (342.5 in) |
| Machine Height | 5,140 mm (202.4 in) |
Specifications sourced from huron.fr — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 75 kW spindle at up to 20,000 rpm on an HSK 63-A taper
- Forked head with B at +/- 110° and C at +/- 360°, both at 100 rpm
- Direct measurement on linear and rotary axes, per Huron's feature list
- 40 m/min rapids on X, Y and Z
- Y travel of 1,700 mm exceeds the 1,250 mm table width
Limitations
- Spindle torque is 75 Nm, which rules out heavy cuts in steel or titanium
- Table load of 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) is the lowest in the KX Large Series
- 30 tool housings, against 40 on the KX 100
- Installation height of 5,140 mm
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
An HSK 63-A spindle with 75 kW, 75 Nm and a maximum of 20,000 rpm. The characteristic speed is 9,550 rpm, so the spindle is designed to deliver its power at high speed. It suits light alloys far better than heavy steel roughing.
02
The machine has a forked head. B swivels +/- 110° and C rotates +/- 360°, each at 100 rpm. Huron lists 4,000 Nm in the row for motor and clamping torque.
03
Length. The KX 50 L has 3,000 mm of X travel, a 3,300 x 1,250 mm table and a 6,000 kg table load. The KX 50 M has 2,000 mm, 2,200 x 1,250 mm and 4,000 kg. Head, spindle, Y, Z and tool changer are the same.
04
Huron states 0.007 mm on X, Y and Z and 10 sec on B and C for positioning. Repeatability is 0.004 mm on the linear axes and 5 sec on the rotary ones.