Studer Favorit
Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
center height
distance between centers
How much does the Studer Favorit cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc grinding machine in this class — not a quote from United Grinding (Studer). Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Studer Favorit is a CNC cylindrical grinder offered in four lengths, with distances between centers of 400 / 650 / 1,000 / 1,600 mm (15.7 / 25.6 / 40 / 63 in), a center height of 175 mm (6.9 in) and an 11.5 kW (15.4 hp) wheel spindle.
Capacity follows from the center height. The maximum diameter is listed as 349 mm (13.75 inch), just under twice the height of the centers above the table. Maximum workpiece weight is 80 - 150 kg (176 - 330 lb) depending on model, so check which figure applies to the length you intend to buy before planning heavy shafts on it.
The grinding wheel can be up to 500 mm (20 in) in diameter and 80 mm (3.15 in) wide. A large wheel keeps its diameter, and therefore its surface speed, through a long run between changes, and an 80 mm (3.15 in) face covers most bearing seats in a single plunge. Workhead speed is 0 - 600 RPM and infinitely variable, so part rotation can be matched to the diameter being ground.
X travel is 370 mm (14.6 inch) with a rapid traverse of 15,000 mm/min (590 inch/min). Z travel is 500 mm (19.7 inch) / 800 mm (31.5 inch) / 1,150 mm (45.3 inch) / 1,750 mm (68.9 inch), one for each length, at 20,000 mm/min (787 inch/min). The control runs the C.O.R.E. OS operating system.
Two neighbours share the 370 mm (14.6 inch) X travel: the Studer S33 with an 8 kW (10 hp) spindle and the Studer S31 with 11.5 kW (15.6 hp).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Center Height | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Distance Between Centers | 400 / 650 / 1,000 / 1,600 mm (15.7 / 25.6 / 40 / 63 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 80 - 150 kg (176 - 330 lb) depending on model |
| Max Grinding Wheel Diameter | 500 mm (20 in) |
| Max Grinding Wheel Width | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11.5 kW (15.4 hp) |
| Workhead Speed | 0 - 600 RPM (infinitely variable) |
| X-Axis Travel | 370 mm (14.6 inch) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 inch) / 800 mm (31.5 inch) / 1,150 mm (45.3 inch) / 1,750 mm (68.9 inch) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 349 mm (13.75 inch) |
| Max Turning Length | 400 mm (15.7 inch) / 650 mm (25.6 inch) / 1,000 mm (40 inch) / 1,600 mm (63 inch) |
| CNC Control | C.O.R.E. OS operating system |
| Rapid Traverse X | 15,000 mm/min (590 inch/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 20,000 mm/min (787 inch/min) |
Specifications sourced from studer.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Four lengths: 400 / 650 / 1,000 / 1,600 mm (15.7 / 25.6 / 40 / 63 in) between centers
- 11.5 kW (15.4 hp) wheel spindle, more than the 8 kW (10 hp) of the Studer S33
- Grinding wheel up to 500 mm (20 in) in diameter and 80 mm (3.15 in) wide
- Workhead speed infinitely variable over 0 - 600 RPM
- Runs the C.O.R.E. OS operating system
Limitations
- Wheel width is limited to 80 mm (3.15 in), where the Studer S41 takes 100 mm (3.9 inch)
- Maximum workpiece weight is 80 - 150 kg (176 - 330 lb) depending on model
- The maximum diameter is 349 mm (13.75 inch), against 549 mm (21.6 inch) on the Studer S41
- X rapid traverse is 15,000 mm/min (590 inch/min), slower than the 20,000 mm/min (787 inch/min) of Z
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Four. Distance between centers is 400 / 650 / 1,000 / 1,600 mm (15.7 / 25.6 / 40 / 63 in), and the matching Z travels are 500 mm (19.7 inch) / 800 mm (31.5 inch) / 1,150 mm (45.3 inch) / 1,750 mm (68.9 inch). X travel is 370 mm (14.6 inch) on all four.
02
The maximum diameter is 349 mm (13.75 inch) on a center height of 175 mm (6.9 in). Maximum workpiece weight is listed as 80 - 150 kg (176 - 330 lb) depending on model, so confirm the rating for the specific length before quoting heavy parts.
03
The wheel spindle is rated 11.5 kW (15.4 hp). The maximum grinding wheel is 500 mm (20 in) in diameter and 80 mm (3.15 in) wide. The workhead turns the part at 0 - 600 RPM, infinitely variable.
04
Rapid traverse is 15,000 mm/min (590 inch/min) in X and 20,000 mm/min (787 inch/min) in Z. The Z rate matters most on the 1,750 mm (68.9 inch) machine, where the wheelhead may travel the length of a long shaft between seats.
05
The Studer S33 has the same 370 mm (14.6 inch) X travel but an 8 kW (10 hp) spindle listed at 3'200 rpm. The Studer S41 is the larger machine, with 15 kW (20 hp), 350 mm (13.8 inch) of X travel and a 549 mm (21.6 inch) diameter capacity. The Favorit sits between them on power at 11.5 kW (15.4 hp).
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