JTEKT FA1050S 5-Axis

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · jtektmachinery.com Updated 2026-10-05

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000, 8,000, 15,000 RPM

Spindle Taper

CAT50

Tool Capacity

60, 190, 240, 384

pallet size

41.33 x 41.33 in (1,050 x 1,050 mm)

x axis travel

59.05 in (1,500 mm)

y axis travel

55.11 in (1,400 mm)

How much does the JTEKT FA1050S 5-Axis cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the JTEKT FA1050S 5-Axis that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The JTEKT FA1050S 5-Axis is a box-way horizontal machining center with a trunnion table, built for heavy five-axis cutting. Its pallet is 41.33 x 41.33 in (1,050 x 1,050 mm) and carries 4,400 lb (2,000 kg). Travels are 59.05 in (1,500 mm) in X, 55.11 in (1,400 mm) in Y and 45.27 in (1,150 mm) in Z.

Unlike JTEKT's FH five-axis horizontals, which tilt the spindle, this machine tilts the work. The trunnion has a dual-drive mechanism, and JTEKT cites high-resolution rotary encoders for table positioning. Tilting the part costs envelope: maximum workpiece height is 32.48 in (825 mm) and swing is 51.18 in (1,300 mm), modest figures for a pallet this size.

The guideways explain the rest of the character. JTEKT states box guideways on all axes, with dual Y-axis ballscrews and a symmetrical column. Box ways damp heavy cuts well and move slowly. The listed rapid feedrates are 590 ipm (15 m/min), 944 ipm (24 m/min) and 944 ipm (24 m/min) for X, Y and Z, a fraction of what the roller-guide FH models reach. Cycle time on this machine is cutting time, not positioning time.

Three CAT50 spindle speeds are in the table: 6,000, 8,000 and 15,000 RPM. JTEKT describes the standard 6,000 RPM spindle as the one for large cutters, with a dual-row cylindrical roller bearing at the front, and a high-torque gear spindle delivering up to 45 kW (60 HP) and 1,305.5 N·m (963 ft-lb). A wide-range spindle with 15,000 RPM capability is rated 262.6 N·m (194 ft-lb). Tool storage is 60, 190, 240 or 384. Titanium and steel structural parts, turbine housings and similar hard-material work are where this combination fits.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Size	41.33 x 41.33 in (1,050 x 1,050 mm)
X Axis Travel	59.05 in (1,500 mm)
Y Axis Travel	55.11 in (1,400 mm)
Z Axis Travel	45.27 in (1,150 mm)
Max Workpiece Swing	51.18 in (1,300 mm)
Max Workpiece Height	32.48 in (825 mm)
Max Pallet Load	4,400 lb (2,000 kg)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000, 8,000, 15,000 RPM
Spindle Taper	CAT50
Rapid Traverse Xyz	590 ipm (15 m/min), 944 ipm (24 m/min), 944 ipm (24 m/min)
Tool Capacity	60, 190, 240, 384

Specifications sourced from jtektmachinery.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Box guideways on all axes with dual Y-axis ballscrews, for heavy cuts in hard materials
Trunnion table with a dual-drive mechanism for simultaneous five-axis work
High-torque gear spindle delivering up to 45 kW (60 HP) and 1,305.5 N·m (963 ft-lb)
Choice of 6,000, 8,000 and 15,000 RPM spindle speeds on a CAT50 taper
Tool storage up to 384, with 60, 190 and 240 also listed
59.05 in (1,500 mm) of X and 55.11 in (1,400 mm) of Y travel

Limitations

Rapid feedrates of 590 ipm (15 m/min), 944 ipm (24 m/min) and 944 ipm (24 m/min) are slow for a production horizontal
Workpiece height is limited to 32.48 in (825 mm)
4,400 lb (2,000 kg) pallet load on a 41.33 x 41.33 in (1,050 x 1,050 mm) pallet, less than the 6,600 lb (3,000 kg) of the four-axis FH1000SX
JTEKT's spindle notes name a BT50 taper for the gear spindle while the table says CAT50, so confirm the taper
Trunnion tilt range and rotary speeds are not on the product page

Best For

Five-axis roughing of titanium and hardened steel parts Aerospace structural parts within a 51.18 in (1,300 mm) swing Low-speed, high-torque milling with large cutters at 6,000 RPM Long-cycle parts that draw on 240 or 384 tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What kind of five-axis machine is the FA1050S 5-Axis?

A horizontal machining center with a five-axis trunnion table. The table tilts and rotates the part while the spindle stays horizontal. JTEKT states a dual-drive mechanism on the trunnion, high-resolution rotary encoders and full simultaneous multi-axis operation. The linear axes all run on box guideways.

02 Why are the rapid feedrates so much lower than on other JTEKT horizontals?

Because of the box guideways. The table lists 590 ipm (15 m/min), 944 ipm (24 m/min) and 944 ipm (24 m/min) for X, Y and Z. Sliding ways carry heavy cutting loads and damp vibration, and they are not built for fast traverse. The FH1250SX 5-Axis, on roller guides, lists 1,260 ipm (32 m/min) in X.

03 Which spindles are offered?

The table lists 6,000, 8,000 and 15,000 RPM, all CAT50. JTEKT's notes describe a standard 6,000 RPM spindle for large cutter operations, a high-torque gear spindle with up to 45 kW (60 HP) and 1,305.5 N·m (963 ft-lb) on a φ110 mm front bearing, and a wide-range spindle with 15,000 RPM capability and 262.6 N·m (194 ft-lb) of torque.

04 What size of part fits?

Maximum workpiece swing is 51.18 in (1,300 mm) and maximum workpiece height is 32.48 in (825 mm). The pallet is 41.33 x 41.33 in (1,050 x 1,050 mm) with a 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) load limit. The height limit is the one most parts will meet first.

05 How many tools can the magazine hold?

60, 190, 240 or 384. Those sizes differ from the 60, 121, 240 and 330 listed for the FH1250SX 5-Axis. Tool size and weight limits are not given on the page.