JTEKT Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

JTEKT FH5500S-i

Q: How much does the JTEKT FH5500S-i cost?

The price estimate for the JTEKT FH5500S-i is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/jtekt-fh5500s-i#price; the request is passed to JTEKT or an authorised dealer.

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

JTEKT FH5000 Series horizontal machining center

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

15,000 RPM

Spindle Taper

CAT50

Tool Capacity

60, 120, 240, 330

pallet size

21.65 x 21.65 in (550 x 550 mm)

x axis travel

35.4 in (900 mm)

y axis travel

31.50 in (800 mm)

How much does the JTEKT FH5500S-i cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the JTEKT FH5500S-i 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 FH5500S-i puts a CAT50 spindle on the 21.65 x 21.65 in (550 x 550 mm) pallet of the FH5000 Series. X travel is 35.4 in (900 mm), Y is 31.50 in (800 mm) and Z is 34.6 in (880 mm), and the spindle is listed at 15,000 RPM with 223 ft-lb (303 Nm) of torque.

That pairing is unusual and worth understanding before ordering. The taper is the large one, but the torque figure is the same 223 ft-lb (303 Nm) the table gives the CAT40 FH5000S-i. What the bigger taper buys here is a stiffer joint for long boring bars and extended tools, plus the use of holders a shop already owns for larger machines. It does not buy a heavier cut. A shop that wants the torque to match the taper should look at the FH5500SX-i, listed at 390 ft-lb (530 Nm) on the same travels.

X travel equals the maximum workpiece swing, 35.4 in (900 mm), so the full swing diameter can be reached across its width. Workpiece height goes to 43.3 in (1,100 mm). The pallet carries 2,200 lb (1,000 kg), which a tall iron fixture can use up quickly.

Tool storage is listed at 60, 120, 240 or 330. JTEKT calls the 60-tool ATC standard and the larger magazines optional. Rapid feedrate is 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) on all three linear axes, and the direct drive B-axis table indexes 90° in 0.7 seconds, so non-cutting time on four-sided work stays short. Operation is through the TOYOPUC-Touch HMI on FANUC 31iMB Plus.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Size	21.65 x 21.65 in (550 x 550 mm)
X Axis Travel	35.4 in (900 mm)
Y Axis Travel	31.50 in (800 mm)
Z Axis Travel	34.6 in (880 mm)
Max Workpiece Swing	35.4 in (900 mm)
Max Workpiece Height	43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Max Pallet Load	2,200 lb (1,000 kg)
Spindle Torque	223 ft-lb (303 Nm)
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 RPM
Spindle Taper	CAT50
Rapid Traverse Xyz	2,362 ipm (60 m/min)
Tool Capacity	60, 120, 240, 330

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

CAT50 taper at 15,000 RPM on a 21.65 x 21.65 in (550 x 550 mm) pallet
35.4 in (900 mm) of X travel, matching the 35.4 in (900 mm) maximum workpiece swing
Oversized roller guides and full-contact pallet clamping, per JTEKT's description of the series
Tool storage of 60, 120, 240 or 330
B-axis table is direct drive, with a 0.7 seconds index time for 90°

Limitations

Torque is 223 ft-lb (303 Nm), low for a CAT50 spindle; the FH5500SX-i lists 390 ft-lb (530 Nm)
No 20,000 RPM option in this model's table, unlike the FH5000S-i
2,200 lb (1,000 kg) pallet load limits heavy fixtures
The 90 and 180 tool magazine sizes listed for the FH5000S-i are not listed here

Best For

Shops standardised on CAT50 holders that need 15,000 RPM Long-reach boring and drilling where taper stiffness matters more than torque Four-sided tombstone work inside a 35.4 in (900 mm) swing Lights-out cells with 240 or 330 tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why choose the FH5500S-i over the FH5000S-i?

For the CAT50 taper and the extra X travel. The FH5500S-i has 35.4 in (900 mm) of X against 31.5 in (800 mm) on the FH5000S-i, and takes CAT50 holders instead of CAT40. Both tables give 223 ft-lb (303 Nm) of spindle torque, so the choice is about tool interface and reach, not cutting torque.

02 What is the difference between the FH5500S-i and the FH5500SX-i?

The spindle. Travels, pallet, workpiece limits, taper and tool storage are identical in the two tables. The FH5500S-i is listed at 223 ft-lb (303 Nm) of spindle torque and the FH5500SX-i at 390 ft-lb (530 Nm). JTEKT describes the S spindle as a 50HP peak unit with an 85mm ID dual bearing set.

03 How large a part can the FH5500S-i take?

Up to 35.4 in (900 mm) in swing diameter and 43.3 in (1,100 mm) in height, on a 21.65 x 21.65 in (550 x 550 mm) pallet rated for 2,200 lb (1,000 kg). The weight limit covers the fixture as well as the parts.

04 How fast are the axes and the B-axis table?

Rapid feedrate is 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) in X, Y and Z. JTEKT states a direct drive B-axis table with an index time of 0.7 seconds for 90°. The table does not list cutting feedrates or axis acceleration.