Kent CNC KVR-3618A
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
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Price estimate
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Overview
The Kent CNC KVR-3618A is the long-table middle size of the KVR vertical machining centers, with 35.8 in (909 mm) of X travel on a 39.4 x 18.1 in (1,001 x 460 mm) table. Y travel is 18.1 in (460 mm) and Z travel 18.9 in (480 mm). The spindle is a 10,000 rpm CAT 40 unit rated 15 hp (11.2 kW), fed by a 24+1 tool changer.
Think of it as a machine for parts that are long in one direction, or for several vises in a row. The table is more than twice as long as it is deep, and its 18.1 in (460 mm) depth is the same as that of the KVR-2418A, whose table is 29.9 x 18.1 in (759 x 460 mm). Rated load rises with the length, to 1,540 lb (699 kg) against 1,320 lb (599 kg) on the KVR-2418A. A buyer who needs more depth as well has to step to the KVR-4020A, with its 43.3 x 19.7 in (1,100 x 500 mm) table and 1,760 lb (798 kg) rating.
A long table is also the natural place for a rotary axis with room left over for a vise. The machine is listed as 4th Axis Ready, pre-wired with cables and connectors for servo and air. It is also prepared for through spindle coolant: the ready-prep includes a 1000 psi capable union and hoses. In both cases the listing describes preparation, so the rotary table and the high-pressure pump need to be on the quotation if they are wanted.
Tools up to 11.8 in (300 mm) long, 3 in (76 mm) in diameter and 12.1 lb (5 kg) fit the double arm side-mount changer, which swaps in 1.3 s. Spindle nose to table distance is 3.9 to 22.8 in (99 to 579 mm), and spindle center to column is 19.7 in (500 mm). Kent CNC lists roller type linear guide ways, C-3 grade double pre-tensioned ball screws and a refrigerated spindle jacket and motor mount.
Installed size is 11 x 11.8 x 8.9 ft (3,353 x 3,597 x 2,713 mm) at 8,514 lb (3,862 kg). The table sits 37 in (940 mm) from the floor. The control is the Fanuc 0i-MF with a 10.4 in color LCD.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 35.8 in (909 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 18.1 in (460 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 18.9 in (480 mm) |
| Table Size | 39.4 x 18.1 in (1,001 x 460 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 1,540 lb (699 kg) |
| Table Height From Floor | 37 in (940 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 3.9-22.8 in (99-579 mm) |
| Spindle Center to Column | 19.7 in (500 mm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 (Opt. BT-40) |
| Spindle Cooling | Chilled spindle jacket housing and chilled spindle motor mount with refrigeration system |
| Tool Capacity | 24+1 tools |
| ATC Type | double arm side-mount automatic tool changer |
| Tool Change Time | 1.3 s |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3 in (76 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 12.1 lb (5 kg) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-MF (10.4 in color LCD) |
| Conversational Programming | Fanuc Manual Guide 0i |
| Guideways | Roller type linear guide ways |
| Ballscrews | C-3 grade high precision double pre-tensioned ball screws |
| Fourth Axis | 4th Axis Ready pre-wired with cables and connectors for servo and air |
| Chip Management | Chip flush system and auger-type chip conveyor |
| Through Spindle Coolant | Through spindle coolant ready-prep, with 1000 psi capable union and hoses |
| Machine Dimensions | 11 x 11.8 x 8.9 ft (3,353 x 3,597 x 2,713 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 8,514 lb (3,862 kg) |
Specifications sourced from kentusa.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 35.8 in (909 mm) of X travel on a 39.4 x 18.1 in (1,001 x 460 mm) table, for long parts or vises in a row
- Through spindle coolant ready-prep with a 1000 psi capable union and hoses
- Takes tools up to 11.8 in (300 mm) long in a 24+1 tool changer with a 1.3 s tool change time
- Table load of 1,540 lb (699 kg), against 1,320 lb (599 kg) on the KVR-2418A
- 4th Axis Ready, pre-wired with cables and connectors for servo and air
- Chip flush system and auger-type chip conveyor are in the listed specification
Limitations
- Y travel stays at 18.1 in (460 mm) despite the longer X; the KVR-4020A table is 19.7 in (500 mm) deep
- Through spindle coolant and the 4th axis are listed as preparation only
- Maximum tool weight is 12.1 lb (5 kg) and maximum tool diameter 3 in (76 mm)
- Needs an 11 x 11.8 ft (3,353 x 3,597 mm) floor area for an 18.1 in (460 mm) Y travel
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel is 35.8 in (909 mm), Y travel 18.1 in (460 mm) and Z travel 18.9 in (480 mm). The table is 39.4 x 18.1 in (1,001 x 460 mm) with a maximum load of 1,540 lb (699 kg). Spindle nose to table distance ranges from 3.9 to 22.8 in (99 to 579 mm).
02
It is listed with through spindle coolant ready-prep, with a 1000 psi capable union and hoses. That is the plumbing at the spindle. The table does not list a high-pressure pump, so confirm what else is included before planning deep-hole drilling around it.
03
Both have the 10,000 rpm, 15 hp (11.2 kW) CAT 40 spindle, 24+1 tools and the Fanuc 0i-MF control. The KVR-4020A has a 43.3 x 19.7 in (1,100 x 500 mm) table rated at 1,760 lb (798 kg) and weighs 9,636 lb (4,371 kg). The KVR-3618A has a 39.4 x 18.1 in (1,001 x 460 mm) table rated at 1,540 lb (699 kg) and weighs 8,514 lb (3,862 kg), so the choice rests on table depth and load.
04
The double arm side-mount changer holds 24+1 tools of up to 3 in (76 mm) in diameter, 11.8 in (300 mm) in length and 12.1 lb (5 kg) in weight. Tool change time is listed at 1.3 s. The taper is CAT 40, with BT-40 as an option.
05
Machine dimensions are 11 x 11.8 x 8.9 ft (3,353 x 3,597 x 2,713 mm) and the weight is 8,514 lb (3,862 kg). The table height from the floor is 37 in (940 mm), which is the figure to use when planning how heavy parts are lifted on.
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