SMEC SL2500

Est. $55,000 - $80,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · smecmachinetools.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

245 mm

Z Travel

600 mm [540 mm, mill type]

Max Spindle

3500 RPM

Tool Capacity

12 (24 opt.) [BMT65, mill type]

Rapid Traverse

X: 24 / Z: 30

Spindle Power

15 / 18.5 KW (Cont./Max.)

How much does the SMEC SL2500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$55,000 - $80,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from SMEC. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The SMEC SL 2500 is a 10 inch chuck CNC lathe with 76 mm bar capacity, a 3500 RPM spindle and 430 mm of maximum turning diameter. Choosing the mill type changes three rows of its working envelope, so the first decision is which version the parts need.

As a plain turning machine the SL 2500 offers 430 mm of turning diameter, 554 mm of turning length and 600 mm of Z travel. The mill type gives up part of each: 405 mm of diameter, 497 mm of length and 540 mm of Z. X travel is 245 mm either way. A shop that needs a cross hole only now and then should weigh that lost length against doing the hole in a second operation.

Power is 15 kW continuous and 18.5 kW maximum. The SL2000 carries the same 15 / 18.5 KW rating with an 8 inch chuck, 67 mm bar capacity and 4500 RPM, so stepping up to the SL 2500 buys chuck size and bar diameter, not motor. With the same power driving a bigger chuck at a lower top speed, this is the machine for larger diameters at moderate surface speed.

A 77 mm draw tube sits behind the 76 mm bar capacity. The turret takes 12 tools as standard, 24 as an option, and becomes a BMT65 unit on the mill type. Swing over the bed is 650 mm. On the floor the machine occupies 3125 mm by 1937 mm, stands 1610 mm high and weighs 5200 kgf. SMEC states rapid traverse as 24 for X and 30 for Z with no unit attached.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	10 inch
Max Turning Diameter	430 mm [405 mm, mill type]
Bar Capacity	76 mm
Max Turning Length	554 mm [497 mm, mill type]
Swing Over Bed	650 mm
X-Axis Travel	245 mm
Z-Axis Travel	600 mm [540 mm, mill type]
Rapid Traverse Rate	X: 24 / Z: 30
Max Spindle Speed	3500 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	15 / 18.5 KW (Cont./Max.)
Draw Tube ID	77 mm
Tool Capacity	12 (24 opt.) [BMT65, mill type]
Machine Length	3125 mm
Machine Height	1610 mm
Machine Width	1937 mm
Machine Weight	5200 kgf

Specifications sourced from smecmachinetools.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

76 mm bar capacity through a 77 mm draw tube, on a 10 inch chuck
430 mm maximum turning diameter and 554 mm maximum turning length in the turning version
600 mm of Z travel and 245 mm of X travel, with 650 mm of swing over the bed
Mill type built on a BMT65 turret for parts that need driven tools
15 kW continuous and 18.5 kW maximum spindle power at up to 3500 RPM

Limitations

The mill type cuts turning diameter to 405 mm, turning length to 497 mm and Z travel to 540 mm
3500 RPM top speed is a limit for small-diameter work, where the SL2000 runs to 4500 RPM
Spindle power is the same 15 / 18.5 KW as on the 8 inch SL2000, so the larger chuck does not come with a larger motor
The 24-tool turret is an option; the base machine has 12 stations

Best For

Bar work between the 67 mm limit of the SL2000 and 76 mm Chuck parts up to 430 mm in diameter on a 10 inch chuck Turned parts up to 554 mm long that need no driven tools Mill type: turned parts under 405 mm diameter with drilled or milled features

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does the mill type change on the SL 2500?

Three envelope rows and the turret. Maximum turning diameter goes from 430 mm to 405 mm, maximum turning length from 554 mm to 497 mm and Z travel from 600 mm to 540 mm. The turret on the mill type is a BMT65. SMEC's table gives no driven tool speed or power, so ask for those before ordering.

02 What is the bar capacity and draw tube size of the SL 2500?

Bar capacity is 76 mm and the draw tube inside diameter is 77 mm. The chuck is 10 inch. The spindle runs to 3500 RPM on a motor rated 15 kW continuous and 18.5 kW maximum.

03 Should I choose the SL 2500 or the SL2000?

Decide by bar and chuck size. The SL2000 stops at 67 mm bar and an 8 inch chuck with 360 mm of turning diameter, but spins to 4500 RPM and weighs 3900 kgf. The SL 2500 passes 76 mm bar, takes a 10 inch chuck and turns 430 mm, at 3500 RPM and 5200 kgf. Spindle power is listed the same on both.

04 What are the dimensions and weight of the SL 2500?

SMEC lists a length of 3125 mm, a width of 1937 mm and a height of 1610 mm, with a machine weight of 5200 kgf. Those are figures for the machine alone, so add space for a bar feeder, chip conveyor and door clearance when planning the cell.