SMEC SV 510
This model was not found in SMEC's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Spindle Taper
Table Size
Accuracy
How much does the SMEC SV 510 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from SMEC. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The SMEC SV 510 is a compact BT40 vertical machining center: 510 x 400 x 380 mm (20.1 x 15.7 x 15.0 in) of travel, a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table and an 8,000 RPM spindle. SMEC's current lineup does not include this model, so use the listed figures as a guide and verify them on the machine.
The table is 600 mm long against 510 mm of X travel, so the spindle does not reach the outer ends of the table. That margin is where vise handles, clamps and stops can live without costing machining range. Y travel equals the 400 mm table depth. Table load is 400 kg (882 lb), enough for a pair of vises or a small fourth-axis setup with parts, but worth adding up for steel fixture plates.
Spindle power is 11 kW (15 hp) continuous through a direct-coupled drive, with an 8,000 RPM maximum. That suits general milling, drilling and tapping in steel and aluminium with moderate cutter sizes. It is not a spindle for heavy roughing with large face mills, nor for small tools that want much higher speed.
A 20-station arm-type tool changer swaps tools in 2.5 sec tool-to-tool, and rapid traverse is 36 m/min on all axes over linear guideways. Positioning accuracy is listed as +/-0.005 mm (+/-0.0002 in) and repeatability as +/-0.003 mm (+/-0.00012 in). The control is a Fanuc 0i-MF Plus. Machine dimensions are 2,200 x 2,000 x 2,650 mm (86.6 x 78.7 x 104.3 in) and weight is 3,500 kg (7,716 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 380 mm (15.0 in) |
| Table Size | 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 400 kg (882 lb) |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 |
| Spindle Speed | 8,000 RPM max |
| Spindle Motor | 11 kW (15 hp) continuous, direct-coupled |
| Tool Changer | 20-station arm-type ATC |
| Tool Change Time | 2.5 sec tool-to-tool |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 36 m/min all axes |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/-0.005 mm (+/-0.0002 in) |
| Repeatability | +/-0.003 mm (+/-0.00012 in) |
| Guideway Type | Linear guideways |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-MF Plus |
| Machine Weight | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 2,200 x 2,000 x 2,650 mm (86.6 x 78.7 x 104.3 in) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Arm-type tool changer with 20 stations and a 2.5 sec tool-to-tool time
- 36 m/min rapid traverse on all axes over linear guideways
- Listed repeatability of +/-0.003 mm (+/-0.00012 in) and positioning accuracy of +/-0.005 mm (+/-0.0002 in)
- Small machine: 2,200 x 2,000 x 2,650 mm (86.6 x 78.7 x 104.3 in) and 3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
- Direct-coupled BT40 spindle with 11 kW (15 hp) continuous
Limitations
- 8,000 RPM maximum limits small-tool work and high-speed finishing in aluminium
- 11 kW (15 hp) continuous restricts heavy roughing and large face mills
- Z travel of 380 mm (15.0 in) leaves little room once a tall fixture or rotary table and a long tool are in place
- Table load is 400 kg (882 lb), so heavy fixtures and steel plates need checking
- 20 tool stations can run short on jobs that combine many drills, taps and mills
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures are 510 mm (20.1 in) on X, 400 mm (15.7 in) on Y and 380 mm (15.0 in) on Z, with a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table rated for 400 kg (882 lb). The table is longer than the X travel, so its ends are for clamping, not cutting.
02
A BT40 spindle with an 8,000 RPM maximum and an 11 kW (15 hp) continuous motor, direct-coupled. It handles everyday milling, drilling and tapping; plan lighter passes for large cutters and expect the speed ceiling to slow small-diameter tools.
03
The arm-type automatic tool changer holds 20 tools and changes in 2.5 sec tool-to-tool, according to the listed figures. Rapid traverse is 36 m/min on all axes, so non-cutting time between holes and features is short for a machine of this size.
04
Positioning accuracy is listed as +/-0.005 mm (+/-0.0002 in) and repeatability as +/-0.003 mm (+/-0.00012 in), on linear guideways. On a used machine those figures depend on its condition, so ask for a recent ballbar or laser check.
05
Machine dimensions are listed as 2,200 x 2,000 x 2,650 mm (86.6 x 78.7 x 104.3 in), and weight as 3,500 kg (7,716 lb). The row does not label which dimension is which, so measure the machine and its door swing before planning the layout.
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