Johnford ST-60AX
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
swing over bed
swing over cross slide
chuck size
How much does the Johnford ST-60AX cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Johnford ST-60AX trades a little axis speed for the biggest swing in its length class. It has 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Z travel, 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of swing over the bed and 800 mm (31.5 in) over the cross slide.
The trade is visible in one row. The ST-60AH, a frame smaller, traverses at 15 m/min on X and 18 m/min on Z; the ST-60AX at 12 m/min and 16 m/min. Both use 7 kW servo motors. On a part with a large flange the cross slide of the X frame has further to go between the hub and the rim, 420 mm (16.5 in) of travel in all, so the lower X rapid is felt mostly on that kind of work.
The spindle is the 3,000 rpm A unit with an Auto Hi-Lo transmission and 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp). Its bore is 115 mm (4.5 in), and bar capacity is 91 mm (3.6 in) as standard or 102 mm (4 in) as an option.
A programmable tailstock with 900 mm (35.4 in) of travel and an MT#5 quill supports shaft work. Weight is 12,200 kg (26,840 lb), the same figure the table gives for the ST-60BH. Outside dimensions are 6,195 x 2,270 x 2,765 mm (243.9 x 89.4 x 108.9 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Swing Over Bed | 1,020 mm (40.2 in) |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Chuck Size | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Chuck Size Optional | 381 mm (15 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 91 mm (3.6 in) (Std.); 102 mm (4 in) (Opt.) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-8 / A2-11 (Opt.) |
| Spindle Bore | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Spindle Transmission | Auto Hi-Lo |
| Max Spindle Speed | 3,000 rpm for 12 in (91) chuck; 2,800 rpm for 12 in (102) chuck; 2,500 rpm for 15 in (102) chuck |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) |
| Spindle Bearing Diameter | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| X Axis Travel | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
| Y Axis Travel Optional | ±75 mm (±3 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | X: 12 m/min (472 ipm); Y: 10 m/min (394 ipm); Z: 16 m/min (630 ipm) |
| Tailstock Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Tailstock Quill Diameter | Ø125 mm (Ø4.9 in) |
| Tailstock Taper | MT#5 |
| Servo Motor X | 7 kW |
| Servo Motor Y Optional | 3 kW |
| Servo Motor Z | 7 kW |
| Bed Inclination | 60° |
| Machine Weight | 12,200 kg (26,840 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 6,195 x 2,270 x 2,765 mm (243.9 x 89.4 x 108.9 in) |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 800 mm (31.5 in) swing over the cross slide on a 1,200 mm (47.2 in) bed
- 420 mm (16.5 in) of X travel
- A spindle with up to 3,000 rpm
- Tailstock travel of 900 mm (35.4 in)
- 7 kW X and Z servo motors
Limitations
- Rapid traverse of 12 m/min on X and 16 m/min on Z
- Chuck sizes stop at 381 mm (15 in)
- Bar capacity of 91 mm (3.6 in) as standard
- Ø125 mm (4.9 in) tailstock quill, MT#5
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The ST-60AH swings 700 mm (27.6 in) over the cross slide with 370 mm (14.6 in) of X travel and rapids of 15 m/min and 18 m/min. The ST-60AX swings 800 mm (31.5 in) with 420 mm (16.5 in) of X and rapids of 12 m/min and 16 m/min.
02
A2-8 nose with A2-11 optional, 115 mm (4.5 in) bore, 160 mm (6.3 in) bearing diameter, Auto Hi-Lo transmission and 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp). Speed is 3,000 rpm with the standard chuck.
03
04
As an option. The table lists an optional Y-axis travel of ±75 mm (±3 in) with a 3 kW servo motor and a Y rapid of 10 m/min. A live tool turret and C axis are separate options.
