SMEC SV4020M
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Table Size
How much does the SMEC SV4020M 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 SV4020M is a vertical machining center built around a 15,000 RPM No. 40 taper spindle, with a 30-tool arm-type changer and travels of 1,020 mm (40.2 in) on X and 510 mm (20.1 in) on both Y and Z. SMEC's current lineup does not include this model, so the listed figures are a reference to be confirmed on the machine itself.
The spindle is the reason to look at this model. 15,000 RPM on a BT40 / CAT40 taper suits small end mills, finishing passes on moulds and dies, and high metal removal in aluminium, where surface speed depends on rpm. Power is listed as 22 / 18.5 kW (30 / 25 hp). Which of the two is the continuous rating is not stated, but both figures are high enough that the speed is not paid for with a weak motor.
Feed rates match the spindle: 48,000 mm/min (1,890 ipm) on X and Y and 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) on Z. Thirty tools give room for the roughing, semi-finishing and finishing cutters a contoured part needs, with spares for long unattended runs.
The 1,020 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 in) table takes 1,000 kg (2,205 lb), so a mould base or a heavy fixture is within range. Machine weight is approximately 9,500 kg (20,944 lb), and the control is a Fanuc 0iMF Plus.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,020 mm (40.2 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Table Size | 1,020 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 in) |
| Max Table Load | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 18.5 kW (30 / 25 hp) |
| Spindle Taper | No. 40 (BT40 / CAT40) |
| Feed Rate Max | 48,000 mm/min X/Y; 36,000 mm/min Z (1,890 ipm / 1,417 ipm) |
| Tool Changer Capacity | 30 tools (arm-type ATC) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0iMF Plus |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 9,500 kg (20,944 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
- 15,000 RPM spindle on a No. 40 taper (BT40 / CAT40)
- Spindle power listed at 22 / 18.5 kW (30 / 25 hp)
- 30 tools in an arm-type automatic tool changer
- Feed rates of 48,000 mm/min (1,890 ipm) on X and Y and 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) on Z
- 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) table load on a 1,020 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 in) table
Limitations
- Y travel is 510 mm (20.1 in), half of the 1,020 mm (40.2 in) X travel, so wide plates need repositioning
- The listed figures give no torque figure, so low-speed roughing capacity in steel cannot be read from the table
- No accuracy, repeatability or guideway row is listed, which matters for the finishing work a 15,000 RPM spindle invites
- Approximately 9,500 kg (20,944 lb) of machine weight has to be allowed for in floor loading and rigging
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures are 15,000 RPM and 22 / 18.5 kW (30 / 25 hp) on a No. 40 taper that accepts BT40 or CAT40 holders. The power row does not identify the continuous rating, and no torque figure is given.
02
X travel is 1,020 mm (40.2 in), Y travel 510 mm (20.1 in) and Z travel 510 mm (20.1 in). The table is 1,020 x 510 mm (40.2 x 20.1 in) and is rated for 1,000 kg (2,205 lb).
03
Thirty, in an arm-type automatic tool changer. The listed figures do not include a tool change time or the maximum tool diameter, length and weight, so those limits need to be taken from the manual of the machine.
04
The maximum feed rate is listed as 48,000 mm/min (1,890 ipm) on X and Y and 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) on Z. The control is a Fanuc 0iMF Plus. Machine weight is approximately 9,500 kg (20,944 lb).
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