Kao Ming KMC-3000SV
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
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Price estimate
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Overview
The Kao Ming KMC-3000SV is a double-column machining center offered in six column widths, A to F, on one 3,230 mm (127.16 in) X travel and one 850 mm (33.46 in) Z travel. What changes with the letter is the opening between the columns, from 1,500 mm (59.05 in) at A to 2,800 mm (110.2 in) at F, and with it the Y travel, from 1,400 mm (55.11 in) to 2,700 mm (106.3 in). The order is really for a width, and most other figures follow from that choice.
Table and load step with the width. Kao Ming lists a 1,250 x 3,000 mm (49.21 x 118.11 in) table at A, 1,650 x 3,000 mm (64.96 x 118.11 in) at B-C, 2,000 x 3,000 mm (78.74 x 118.11 in) at D-E and 2,400 x 3,000 mm (94.5 x 118.11 in) at F. Table load is 9,000 kg (19,800 lb) at A-C and 12,000 kg (26,400 lb) at D-F. The wider machines give something back: Y rapid drops from 15,000 mm/min (590 ipm) at A-C to 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm) at D-F.
The spindle is an ISO 50 unit with an infinitely variable two-step drive, 20 - 3,200 rpm as standard and 35 - 6,000 rpm as an option. Standard power is 20 / 25 HP (14.9 / 18.6 kW) continuous / 30 min, with 30 / 35 HP (22.4 / 26.1 kW) optional. A 3,200 rpm ceiling on the standard head points the machine at steel and cast iron with large cutters, and the tool limits agree: Ø130 mm (5.11 in) with a full magazine, Ø200 mm (7.87 in) without adjacent tools, 350 mm (13.8 in) long and 20 kg (44 lb). No torque figure is listed, so ask for the torque curve of the head you intend to order.
Plan the building around the largest numbers. Floor space runs from 8,130 x 4,509 mm (320.1 x 177.5 in) at A to 8,130 x 6,009 mm (320.1 x 237 in) at F, height is 4,300 mm (169.3 in), weight is 23,500 - 32,000 kg (51,700 - 70,400 lb) depending on width, and the power requirement is 55 KVA. The standard control is a FANUC 0i series, with 31i, Heidenhain, Siemens and Mitsubishi listed as options.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 3,230 mm (127.16 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 1,400 / 1,700 / 2,000 / 2,200 / 2,400 / 2,700 mm (55.11 / 66.92 / 78.74 / 86.6 / 94.5 / 106.3 in), by column width A-F |
| Z Axis Travel | 850 mm (33.46 in) |
| Distance Between Columns | 1,500 / 1,800 / 2,100 / 2,300 / 2,500 / 2,800 mm (59.05 / 70.86 / 82.6 / 90.55 / 98.43 / 110.2 in), options A-F |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 200 - 1,050 mm (7.87 - 41.34 in) |
| Table Size | 1,250 x 3,000 mm (49.21 x 118.11 in) at A; 1,650 x 3,000 mm (64.96 x 118.11 in) at B-C; 2,000 x 3,000 mm (78.74 x 118.11 in) at D-E; 2,400 x 3,000 mm (94.5 x 118.11 in) at F |
| Max Table Load | 9,000 kg (19,800 lb) at A-C; 12,000 kg (26,400 lb) at D-F |
| Spindle Taper | ISO 50 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20 - 3,200 rpm (opt. 35 - 6,000 rpm) |
| Spindle Speed Range | Infinite variable, 2 steps |
| Spindle Motor Power | AC 20 / 25 HP (14.9 / 18.6 kW), opt. 30 / 35 HP (22.4 / 26.1 kW), continuous / 30 min |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | X 15,000 mm/min (590 ipm); Y 15,000 mm/min (590 ipm) at A-C, 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm) at D-F; Z 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1 - 8,000 mm/min (0.1 - 315 ipm) |
| Minimum Input Increment | 0.001 mm (0.0001 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools (opt. 40 / 50 / 60 / 90) |
| Tool Shank | MAS403-BT50 |
| Pull Stud | MAS-P50T-1 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø130 mm (5.11 in); Ø200 mm (7.87 in) without adjacent tools |
| Max Tool Length | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.005 mm / 300 mm (±0.0002 in / 12 in); ±0.01 mm (±0.0004 in) full travel |
| Repeatability | ±0.003 mm (±0.0001 in) |
| Machine Floor Space | 8,130 x 4,509 mm (320.1 x 177.5 in) at A to 8,130 x 6,009 mm (320.1 x 237 in) at F |
| Machine Height | 4,300 mm (169.3 in) |
| Machine Weight | 23,500 - 32,000 kg (51,700 - 70,400 lb), by column width A-F |
| Power Requirement | 55 KVA |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i (opt. 31i) series; opt. Heidenhain, Siemens, Mitsubishi |
Specifications sourced from kaoming.com — verified 2026-09-25
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Six column widths on one model: 1,500 mm (59.05 in) to 2,800 mm (110.2 in) between columns, with Y travel from 1,400 mm (55.11 in) to 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
- Table load of 9,000 kg (19,800 lb) at A-C and 12,000 kg (26,400 lb) at D-F on tables 3,000 mm (118.11 in) long
- ISO 50 spindle with an optional 30 / 35 HP (22.4 / 26.1 kW) motor and an optional 35 - 6,000 rpm range
- 30-tool magazine expandable to 40, 50, 60 or 90, for tools up to 350 mm (13.8 in) long and 20 kg (44 lb)
- Positioning listed at ±0.005 mm / 300 mm (±0.0002 in / 12 in) with repeatability of ±0.003 mm (±0.0001 in)
Limitations
- The standard spindle stops at 3,200 rpm; the 35 - 6,000 rpm range is an option, which limits small-tool work on the base machine
- Y rapid falls to 12,000 mm/min (472 ipm) on the D-F widths, against 15,000 mm/min (590 ipm) on A-C
- Z travel is 850 mm (33.46 in) on every width, so the wider machines gain no height for tall workpieces
- No spindle torque is listed, and the footprint reaches 8,130 x 6,009 mm (320.1 x 237 in) at F under 4,300 mm (169.3 in) of height
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
They set the distance between the columns: 1,500 / 1,800 / 2,100 / 2,300 / 2,500 / 2,800 mm for A to F. Y travel follows at 1,400 / 1,700 / 2,000 / 2,200 / 2,400 / 2,700 mm. Table width, table load, Y rapid, floor space and machine weight change with the width as well. X travel of 3,230 mm (127.16 in) and Z travel of 850 mm (33.46 in) stay the same.
02
An ISO 50 spindle with an infinitely variable two-step drive. The standard range is 20 - 3,200 rpm with 20 / 25 HP (14.9 / 18.6 kW) continuous / 30 min. Kao Ming lists a 35 - 6,000 rpm range and a 30 / 35 HP (22.4 / 26.1 kW) motor as options. The tool shank is MAS403-BT50 with an MAS-P50T-1 pull stud.
03
Up to Ø130 mm (5.11 in) with neighbouring pockets occupied and Ø200 mm (7.87 in) without adjacent tools. Maximum tool length is 350 mm (13.8 in) and maximum weight is 20 kg (44 lb). The magazine holds 30 tools as standard, with 40, 50, 60 or 90 as options.
04
Floor space is 8,130 x 4,509 mm (320.1 x 177.5 in) at width A, growing to 8,130 x 6,009 mm (320.1 x 237 in) at F. Height is 4,300 mm (169.3 in) and weight is 23,500 - 32,000 kg (51,700 - 70,400 lb) across the widths. Kao Ming lists a power requirement of 55 KVA.
05
The KMC-321SR comes in one width, 2,100 mm (82.7 in) between columns with 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of Y, and it has 1,100 mm (43.3 in) of Z against 850 mm (33.46 in) here. The KMC-321SR also lists a 22 / 26 kW (30 / 35 HP) spindle at 4,000 rpm with 1,018 Nm as standard. The KMC-3000SV offers the choice of six widths and a lower standard speed of 3,200 rpm.
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