Johnford BMC-160
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
x axis travel
How much does the Johnford BMC-160 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Johnford BMC-160 is the largest table-type boring machining center in the BMC series: a Ø160 mm (Ø6.29 in) spindle, a 2,000 x 2,500 mm (78.7 x 98.4 in) rotary table that takes 25,000 kg (55,000 lb), and travels of 4,000 mm (157.4 in) in X and 3,000 mm (118.1 in) in Y.
From the BMC-130 the load rating rises by two thirds, from 15,000 kg (33,000 lb), while the motor stays at 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp). What changes in the drive is the gearing. Four speed steps are standard here and the range ends at 2,000 rpm, so the machine trades top speed for torque at the low end, where a spindle of this diameter does its work: line boring, back facing, large-diameter facing with a U-axis head.
Z and W are unchanged at 1,600 mm (63 in) and 700 mm (27.5 in). That is worth a second look for long parts. A workpiece that fills the 2,500 mm table depth leaves limited Z stroke for approach, and the quill's 700 mm then decides how deep a bore can be reached without an extension sleeve, which Johnford lists as an option.
By footprint this is a different machine from its siblings: 9,600 x 11,600 mm (378 x 456.7 in), 6,000 mm (236.2 in) high, 50,000 kg (110,000 lb). Above this size Johnford moves to the floor-type FBMC series, where the workpiece stands on a floor plate.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 2,000 x 2,500 mm (78.7 x 98.4 in) |
| Max Table Load | 25,000 kg (55,000 lb) |
| X Axis Travel | 4,000 mm (157.4 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63 in) |
| W Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.5 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table Center | 700-2,300 mm (27.5-90.5 in) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Table Top | 0-3,000 mm (0-118.1 in) |
| Boring Spindle Diameter | Ø160 mm (Ø6.29 in) |
| Spindle Taper | No. 50 |
| Spindle Speed | 0-2,000 rpm |
| Spindle Speed Steps | 4 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp) (cont./30 min) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyzw | 12 / 12 / 12 / 6 m/min (472 / 472 / 472 / 236 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1~6,000 mm/min (0.04~236 ipm) |
| Table Speed B Axis | 4 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 60 |
| Max Tool Length | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 25 kg (55 lb) |
| Tool Selection | Bi-direction Random Type Shortest Path |
| Machine Length | 9,600 mm (378 in) |
| Machine Width | 11,600 mm (456.7 in) |
| Machine Height | 6,000 mm (236.2 in) |
| Machine Weight | 50,000 kg (110,000 lb) |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 25,000 kg (55,000 lb) on a 2,000 x 2,500 mm (78.7 x 98.4 in) rotary table
- Ø160 mm (Ø6.29 in) boring spindle with a 4-step drive as standard
- 4,000 mm (157.4 in) of X and 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of Y travel
- Spindle centre up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in) above the table top
- 60-tool ATC as standard, 80, 100, 120 or more as options
Limitations
- Spindle speed range ends at 2,000 rpm
- Motor power is the same 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp) as the BMC-130
- Z travel of 1,600 mm (63 in) is no longer than on the smaller models
- Needs 9,600 x 11,600 mm (378 x 456.7 in) of floor and 6,000 mm (236.2 in) of height
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
2,000 x 2,500 mm (78.7 x 98.4 in), with a load capacity of 25,000 kg (55,000 lb). It is a 0.001° B-axis rotary table with locating holes at every 90° and turns at 4 rpm.
02
Boring spindle diameter Ø160 mm (Ø6.29 in), No. 50 taper, 0-2,000 rpm in 4 steps, and a 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp) motor rated continuous / 30 minutes. W-axis travel is 700 mm (27.5 in).
03
50,000 kg (110,000 lb). The BMC-130 weighs 33,000 kg (72,600 lb) and the BMC-110 27,000 kg (59,400 lb), so the largest model is in a different class for transport and foundation.
04
Rapid traverse is 12 / 12 / 12 / 6 m/min (472 / 472 / 472 / 236 ipm) on X, Y, Z and W, and the cutting feed range is 1~6,000 mm/min (0.04~236 ipm).
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