JTEKT FH1250SX 5-Axis

Q: How much does the JTEKT FH1250SX 5-Axis cost?

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

JTEKT FH1250SX 5-Axis horizontal machining center

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

15,000 RPM

Spindle Taper

CAT50

Tool Capacity

60, 121, 240, 330

pallet size

49.21 x 49.21 in (1,250 x 1,250 mm)

x axis travel

86.61 in (2,200 mm)

y axis travel

62.99 in (1,600 mm)

How much does the JTEKT FH1250SX 5-Axis cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the JTEKT FH1250SX 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 FH1250SX 5-Axis is a large horizontal machining center with an integral tilting spindle, sized for parts up to 11,000 lb (5,000 kg) on a 49.21 x 49.21 in (1,250 x 1,250 mm) pallet. Spindle speed is 15,000 RPM on a CAT50 taper. JTEKT describes the machine as capable of 4+1 or full simultaneous 5-axis machining.

Five-axis machines usually force a choice between part size and axis count. Here the part envelope is that of a big four-axis horizontal: 94.49 in (2,400 mm) of swing and 70.87 in (1,800 mm) of workpiece height, the same class as the FH12500SX-i. The tilting spindle does take some X travel, 86.61 in (2,200 mm) here against 94.4 in (2,400 mm) on the FH12500SX-i. Y is 62.99 in (1,600 mm) and Z is 72.83 in (1,850 mm).

A 15,000 RPM direct-drive spindle on a machine this size is aimed at long finishing passes and at aluminium and composite tooling work, where surface speed matters across a large part. For heavier removal JTEKT lists a high-torque option, an 8,000 RPM spindle configuration delivering up to 443 ft-lb (600 Nm). Only 15,000 RPM appears in the specification table. The taper interface is Big Plus, with dual contact between toolholder and spindle face.

Axis rapids differ by direction: 1,260 ipm (32 m/min) in X and Y, 1,654 ipm (42 m/min) in Z. An automatic pallet changer is standard, per JTEKT. Tool storage is 60, 121, 240 or 330. Before committing a part, check tool reach at the tilted positions; the page gives no tilt range for the spindle, and on a 94.49 in (2,400 mm) swing the far side of the part is a long way off.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Size	49.21 x 49.21 in (1,250 x 1,250 mm)
X Axis Travel	86.61 in (2,200 mm)
Y Axis Travel	62.99 in (1,600 mm)
Z Axis Travel	72.83 in (1,850 mm)
Max Workpiece Swing	94.49 in (2,400 mm)
Max Workpiece Height	70.87 in (1,800 mm)
Max Pallet Load	11,000 lb (5,000 kg)
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 RPM
Spindle Taper	CAT50
Rapid Traverse Xyz	1,260 ipm (32 m/min), 1,260 ipm (32 m/min), 1,654 ipm (42 m/min)
Tool Capacity	60, 121, 240, 330

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Five-axis machining on parts up to 94.49 in (2,400 mm) in swing and 70.87 in (1,800 mm) in height
11,000 lb (5,000 kg) pallet load, unaffected by the tilt because the spindle tilts and not the table
15,000 RPM direct-drive integral spindle on a CAT50 taper
Big Plus taper interface with dual contact at the spindle face
Automatic pallet changer is standard
High-torque option: 8,000 RPM spindle delivering up to 443 ft-lb (600 Nm)

Limitations

The tilt range of the spindle is not published on the product page
X and Y rapids are 1,260 ipm (32 m/min), slower than the 1,654 ipm (42 m/min) Z axis
X travel of 86.61 in (2,200 mm) is shorter than the 94.49 in (2,400 mm) swing
No torque figure is given for the standard 15,000 RPM spindle

Best For

Large aerospace and energy parts needing 4+1 or simultaneous five-axis work Finishing large aluminium structures at 15,000 RPM Multi-face machining of housings up to 11,000 lb (5,000 kg) in one setup Pallet-changing production of big five-axis parts

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the FH1250SX 5-Axis a trunnion machine?

No. JTEKT describes a 15,000 RPM integral tilting spindle, so the fifth axis is in the head and the part stays on the pallet. That is why the pallet load is a full 11,000 lb (5,000 kg) and the workpiece can be 70.87 in (1,800 mm) tall. JTEKT's trunnion-table five-axis horizontal is the FA1050S 5-Axis, with a 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) pallet load.

02 What spindle options are there?

The table lists one speed, 15,000 RPM, on a CAT50 taper. JTEKT's spindle notes describe it as a direct-drive integral spindle and add a high-torque option, an 8,000 RPM configuration delivering up to 443 ft-lb (600 Nm). They also list dual bearing preload technology and a Big Plus taper interface.

03 What are the travels and rapid rates?

X is 86.61 in (2,200 mm), Y is 62.99 in (1,600 mm) and Z is 72.83 in (1,850 mm). The rapid feedrates are 1,260 ipm (32 m/min), 1,260 ipm (32 m/min) and 1,654 ipm (42 m/min) for X, Y and Z.

04 How does it compare with the FH630SX-i 5-Axis?

Same idea, larger scale. Both put the tilt in the spindle head. The FH630SX-i 5-Axis has a 24.8 x 24.8 in (630 x 630 mm) pallet and a 3,306 lb (1,500 kg) load; the FH1250SX 5-Axis has a 49.21 x 49.21 in (1,250 x 1,250 mm) pallet and 11,000 lb (5,000 kg). The FH630SX-i 5-Axis also rapids faster, at 2,362 ipm (60 m/min).

05 What comes as standard on the FH1250SX 5-Axis?

JTEKT states that the machine comes standard with an automatic pallet changer, a fast tool change system and an efficient chip evacuation design. Tool storage is listed at 60, 121, 240 or 330. The control is the TOYOPUC-Touch HMI running on FANUC 31iMB Plus.