Huron Tachyon 5 FT
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Huron Tachyon 5 FT cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Huron Tachyon 5 FT is the wider fixed-table Tachyon: 550 mm (21.7 in) of X travel with 400 mm of Y and 450 mm of Z. It is a vertical drilling-tapping centre with a BBT 30 spindle at 24,000 rpm, and its job is short-cycle work on small parts.
One detail of the table stands out. The fixed table is 600 x 400 mm, only slightly longer than the X stroke, so nearly the whole surface is reachable. On the Tachyon 4 FT the same table sits under 400 mm of X, which leaves the table ends for clamping only. The Tachyon 5 FT therefore makes sense when two fixtures or a long part must be machined along the full table length. Table load is 400 kg (882 lb) on both.
Rapid traverse is 60 m/min in X, Y and Z, and because the axes carry the spindle and not the workpiece, acceleration does not depend on what is clamped. Positioning is stated as 0.006 mm, repeatability as 0.004 mm.
Spindle output depends on the drive package: 20 kW and 21 Nm with Siemens, 6 kW and 7.3 Nm with Fanuc. The magazine holds 24 tools of up to 80 mm diameter. The machine is 1,610 mm wide, 3,060 mm deep and weighs 3,700 kg (8,157 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | X / Y / Z: 60 m/min |
| Table Size | 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 400 kg (882 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 24,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | BBT 30 |
| Spindle Motor Power | Siemens: 20 kW (26.8 hp); Fanuc: 6 kW (8.0 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | Siemens: 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft); Fanuc: 7.3 Nm (5.4 lb-ft) |
| Spindle Characteristic Speed | Siemens: 9,000 rpm; Fanuc: 8,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 24 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 3 kg (7 lb) |
| Max Tool Length | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Positioning Accuracy | X / Y / Z: 0.006 mm (0.0002 in) |
| Repeatability | X / Y / Z: 0.004 mm (0.0002 in) |
| Machine Width | 1,610 mm (63.4 in) |
| Machine Depth | 3,060 mm (120.5 in) |
| Machine Height | 2,540 mm (100.0 in) |
| Machine Weight | 3,700 kg (8,157 lb) |
Specifications sourced from huron.fr — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 550 mm of X travel covers almost the full 600 mm table length
- 60 m/min rapid traverse with all three axes on the tool side
- 24,000 rpm for small drills, taps and end mills
- Compact at 1,610 x 3,060 mm with doors open and conveyor
- 24-tool changer for tools up to 80 mm in diameter
Limitations
- Y travel is 400 mm and cannot be extended within the FT versions
- Spindle torque is 21 Nm (Siemens) or 7.3 Nm (Fanuc), so large cutters are out
- Tool weight limit of 3 kg
- No pallet change: loading stops the spindle, unlike the Tachyon 5 R
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
550 mm in X, 400 mm in Y and 450 mm in Z. The fixed table measures 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) and is rated for 400 kg (882 lb).
02
The FT is the fixed-table version. Huron's pallet-type variant with the same 550 x 400 x 450 mm travels is the Tachyon 5 R, which has two tables of 600 x 400 mm, each rated for 250 kg, on a rotating divider.
03
It depends on the drive package. Huron's table gives 20 kW, 21 Nm and a 9,000 rpm characteristic speed for Siemens, and 6 kW, 7.3 Nm and 8,000 rpm for Fanuc. Maximum speed is 24,000 rpm in both cases, on a BBT 30 taper.
04
The automatic tool changer has 24 housings. Tools can be up to 80 mm in diameter, 200 mm long and 3 kg (7 lb). These limits are typical of 30-taper machines and suit drills, taps and small end mills.
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