Johnford JET-1000
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Johnford JET-1000 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Johnford JET-1000 is a die and mold oriented vertical machining center with a 60~15,000 rpm direct drive spindle as standard, BBT-40 taper and travels of 1,020 x 610 x 500 mm (40.2 x 24 x 19.7 in). Unlike the JET-32 and JET-40, which reach high spindle speeds only through options, this model starts there.
Johnford equips it accordingly. The standard Fanuc 0i-MF PLUS control comes with a 10.4 in LCD, Manual Guide i and a die & mold high-speed machining package, and the direct drive spindle has its own liquid cooling system. The standard motor is 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp). For finer tools there is an optional built-in spindle at 15,000, 18,000 or 20,000 rpm with 17 / 21 kW (22.8 / 28.2 hp) and an HSK A63 taper.
The structure is heavier than the travels suggest. At 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) it is well above the 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) of the JET-40, and the table carries 800 kg (1,760 lb) on a 1,200 x 600 mm (47.2 x 23.6 in) surface, enough for a mold base of moderate size. Rapids are 40 / 40 / 24 m/min (1,575 / 1,575 / 945 ipm). The spindle center sits 180 mm (7.1 in) from the slideway, a short overhang that helps keep the head stiff at speed.
Z travel is the tight dimension. With 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z and 100~600 mm (3.9~23.6 in) from spindle nose to table, deep cavities in tall blocks need planning, and tool length is capped at 300 mm (11.8 in). Linear scales on X, Y and Z and a thermal compensation system on the spindle are options that mold shops usually ask about; neither is standard here.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 1,200 x 600 mm (47.2 x 23.6 in) |
| X Axis Travel | 1,020 mm (40.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 610 mm (24 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 100~600 mm (3.9~23.6 in) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Slideway | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Spindle Taper | BBT-40 (Std.) / HSK A63(Opt.) |
| Spindle Speed | 60~15,000 rpm direct drive spindle (Std.); 15,000 / 18,000 / 20,000 rpm built-in spindle (Opt.) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) direct drive spindle (Std.); 17 / 21 kW (22.8 / 28.2 hp) built-in spindle (Opt.) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 40 / 40 / 24 m/min (1,575 / 1,575 / 945 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1~12,000 mm/min (0.04~472 ipm) |
| Tool Selection | Bi-direction, Change tools in the shortest distance |
| Tool Capacity | 24 tools for Arm type(Std.); 32 tools or more for Arm type(Opt.) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Pockets | Ø75 mm (Ø3 in) |
| Max Tool Diameter Without Adjacent Tools | Ø100 mm (Ø4 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Max Table Load | 800 kg (1,760 lb) |
| Machine Weight | 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 3,140 x 2,912 x 2,910 mm (123.6 x 114.6 x 114.6 in) |
| Cutting Capacity Milling S45c | 240 cc/min |
| Cutting Capacity Drilling S45c | Ø30 mm (Ø1.2 in) |
| Cutting Capacity Tapping S45c | M30 x P3.5 |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 15,000 rpm direct drive spindle with liquid cooling is standard, not an option
- Standard Fanuc 0i-MF PLUS includes a die & mold high-speed machining package
- 800 kg (1,760 lb) table load on a 1,200 x 600 mm (47.2 x 23.6 in) table
- Rapids of 40 / 40 / 24 m/min (1,575 / 1,575 / 945 ipm)
- Optional built-in spindle to 20,000 rpm with 17 / 21 kW (22.8 / 28.2 hp)
Limitations
- Z travel is 500 mm (19.7 in), less than the 610 mm (24 in) of the JET-32 and JET-40
- Maximum tool length is 300 mm (11.8 in)
- Linear scales and spindle thermal compensation cost extra
- The specification table and the accessory list give different standard tool counts, so the magazine size should be confirmed with Johnford
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Standard is a direct drive spindle running 60~15,000 rpm with a 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) motor and BBT-40 taper. The option is a built-in spindle at 15,000 / 18,000 / 20,000 rpm with 17 / 21 kW (22.8 / 28.2 hp) and HSK A63.
02
The JET-40 has a 60~8,000 rpm standard spindle, 500 mm (19.7 in) of Y, 610 mm (24 in) of Z and a 400 kg (880 lb) table load. The JET-1000 has 15,000 rpm as standard, 610 mm (24 in) of Y, 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z and an 800 kg (1,760 lb) table load, and it weighs 8,000 kg (17,600 lb).
03
Fanuc 0i-MF PLUS with a 10.4 in LCD, Manual Guide i and the die & mold high-speed machining package is standard. Options are Fanuc 31i-MB PLUS with a 15 in LCD, Siemens SINUMERIK 828D with a 10.4 in LCD and Siemens SINUMERIK ONE with a 15 in LCD.
04
Johnford's page is not consistent on this. The specification table lists 24 tools for the arm type changer as standard and 32 tools or more as an option, while the standard accessory list names a 40-tool ATC. Ask Johnford which applies to a quoted machine. Tool limits are Ø75 mm (Ø3 in) with adjacent pockets filled, Ø100 mm (Ø4 in) without, and 10 kg (22 lb).
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