Johnford SDMC-6000x2800x1066
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
distance between columns
x axis travel
How much does the Johnford SDMC-6000x2800x1066 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Tall workpieces are the case for the Johnford SDMC-6000x2800x1066. It is the SDMC-6000 portal machine with the longer ram stroke: 1,066 mm (42 in) of Z, and a spindle nose that can stand anywhere from 150 to 1,216 mm (5.9~47.9 in) above the table.
Those extra millimetres matter in two situations. One is the part itself, such as a welded machine frame, a large mould or a stack of fixtures, that would not clear the spindle of the shorter-stroke version. The other is an attachment. Johnford lists 5-Face, universal, orthogonal and NC 2-Axis milling heads as options on this page, and every head hangs below the spindle nose and uses daylight before the tool does.
Nothing else in the table moves. X is 6,000 mm (236.2 in), Y is 2,800 mm (110.2 in), the columns are 2,800 mm (110.2 in) apart and the fixed table measures 6,000 x 2,200 mm (236.2 x 86.6 in) with a 5,000 kg/m² (1,023 lb/ft²) rating. The crossbeam W axis is listed at 1,000~2,500 mm (39.4~98.4 in). Spindle: BT-50 / CAT-50, 6,000 rpm with Hi-Lo Gear, 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp).
The price of the longer Z, in engineering terms, is small. Height goes to 4,531 mm (178.3 in) and weight to 65,000 kg (143,000 lb). A longer ram at full extension is less stiff than a short one, so heavy roughing is best done with the ram retracted and the crossbeam positioned close to the work.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance Between Columns | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Table Size | 6,000 x 2,200 mm (236.2 x 86.6 in) |
| X Axis Travel | 6,000 mm (236.2 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,066 mm (42 in) |
| W Axis Travel | 1,000~2,500 mm (39.4~98.4 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 150~1,216 mm (5.9~47.9 in) |
| Spindle Taper | BT-50 / CAT-50 |
| Spindle Diameter | Ø90 mm (Ø3.5 in) |
| Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm Hi-Lo Gear |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 10 / 10 / 10 m/min (394 / 394 / 394 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~394 ipm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Pockets | Ø125 mm (Ø4.9 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools Std. (60, 80, 120 Opt.) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø200 mm (Ø7.8 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Tool Selection | Bi-direction random type, Shortest path |
| Table Load Capacity | 5,000 kg/m² (1,023 lb/ft²) |
| Machine Length | 11,200 mm (441 in) |
| Machine Width | 6,000 mm (236.2 in) |
| Machine Height | 4,531 mm (178.3 in) |
| Machine Weight | 65,000 kg (143,000 lb) |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,066 mm (42 in) of Z travel and up to 1,216 mm (47.9 in) between spindle nose and table
- Room for optional milling heads without giving up part height
- 6,000 mm (236.2 in) of X on a fixed table rated 5,000 kg/m² (1,023 lb/ft²)
- Tools up to Ø200 mm (Ø7.8 in), 400 mm (15.7 in) and 20 kg (44 lb)
Limitations
- Machine height of 4,531 mm (178.3 in)
- 10 / 10 / 10 m/min (394 / 394 / 394 ipm) rapids
- External coolant at 4 bar as standard; 20 bar through-spindle coolant is optional
- Ø125 mm (Ø4.9 in) tool diameter with adjacent pockets filled
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
1,066 mm (42 in). The distance from spindle nose to table is 150~1,216 mm (5.9~47.9 in). The shorter SDMC-6000x2800x800 has 800 mm (31.5 in) and 150~950 mm (5.9~37.4 in).
02
The specification table lists a W axis travel of 1,000~2,500 mm (39.4~98.4 in). The maker also says bigger versions of the table size and of the X, Y, Z and W axes are available, so the W stroke is something to fix in the order.
03
High-precision linear scales on the X axes are standard. Renishaw TS-27R and NC4 tool probes and Renishaw OMP60 or RMP60 workpiece probes are on the options list.
04
Fanuc 0i-MF PLUS with a 10.4 in LCD and Manual Guide i for the basic configuration. Siemens SINUMERIK 828D, Fanuc 31i-MB PLUS and Siemens SINUMERIK ONE are options, and the maker notes that Fagor or Mitsubishi controllers are also available.
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