SMEC SV4020
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
How much does the SMEC SV4020 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 SV4020 is a No. 40 taper vertical machining center with 1,020 x 510 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 x 20.1 in) of travel, a 12,000 RPM spindle and a 24-tool arm-type changer. It is not in SMEC's current lineup. The listed figures below describe the model in general, and a specific machine should be checked against its own build sheet.
Table size is given as 1,020 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 in), identical to the X and Y travel. If that holds on the machine, the spindle covers the whole table surface: a fixture plate that runs edge to edge can be machined anywhere on it without repositioning. The table carries 1,000 kg (2,205 lb), which leaves a comfortable margin for a row of vises or a fourth-axis unit with its tailstock.
The spindle accepts BT40 or CAT40 tooling and is listed at 22/15 kW (30/20 hp); the row does not say which figure is the continuous rating. With 12,000 RPM available, the machine fits mixed work: steel at moderate speeds and aluminium with mid-size cutters at the upper end of the range.
Axis movement is quick for a machine of approximately 9,000 kg (19,840 lb). Rapid traverse is 48 m/min on X and Y and 36 m/min on Z, on linear guides on all axes. Programmable coolant is listed as standard, and the control is a Fanuc 0iMF Plus.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 1,020 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 in) |
| X Y Z Travel | 1,020 x 510 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 x 20.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | No. 40 (BT40 / CAT40) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22/15 kW (30/20 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 tools (arm-type ATC) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 48/48/36 m/min (X/Y/Z) |
| Max Table Load | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
| Guideway Type | Linear guides (all axes) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0iMF Plus |
| Coolant System | Programmable coolant standard |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 9,000 kg (19,840 lb) |
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
- 1,020 x 510 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 x 20.1 in) of travel with a table of the same 1,020 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 in)
- Rapid traverse of 48 m/min on X and Y and 36 m/min on Z
- 12,000 RPM spindle taking BT40 or CAT40 tooling
- Table load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
- Programmable coolant is listed as standard equipment
Limitations
- The arm-type changer holds 24 tools, which limits how many jobs can stay loaded at once
- Spindle power is listed as 22/15 kW (30/20 hp) with no indication of which rating is continuous
- Linear guides on all axes favour speed; heavy interrupted cuts in tough materials need conservative depths
- At approximately 9,000 kg (19,840 lb) the machine needs rigging and floor capacity checked in advance
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Travel is listed as 1,020 x 510 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 x 20.1 in) and the table as 1,020 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 in), with a maximum table load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lb). Tool length and fixture height both come out of the 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z.
02
A No. 40 taper spindle for BT40 or CAT40 holders, with a 12,000 RPM maximum. Power is listed as 22/15 kW (30/20 hp). The tool changer is an arm type with 24 tools.
03
Rapid traverse is listed as 48 m/min on X, 48 m/min on Y and 36 m/min on Z. All three axes run on linear guides. The listed figures do not include a cutting feed rate, acceleration or accuracy figure.
04
The control is listed as a Fanuc 0iMF Plus, and programmable coolant is listed as standard. No through-spindle coolant, chip conveyor or probing appears in the listed figures, so check what a particular machine was ordered with.
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