SW BA space3-22
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Spindle Power
number of spindles
spindle speed range
spindle torque
x axis travel
How much does the SW BA space3-22 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the SW BA space3-22 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
The SW BA space3-22 is the two-spindle version of SW's large-format structural-parts machine. Two spindles share a work space of 2,110 mm (83.1 in) in X, 1,800 mm (70.9 in) in Y and 875 mm (34.4 in) in Z.
SW's table lists the X figure for the machine without a spindle distance row, so it does not say how the 2,110 mm is divided or whether the spindles overlap. That needs asking. The answer decides whether both spindles can work on one battery tray at once, or whether each takes a part of its own.
Each spindle can be a rigid HSK-A63 unit with a 1-17,500 rpm range, 35 kW and 80 Nm, or a 2-axis swivel head with HSK-A63, a 1-20,000 rpm range, 34 kW and 40 Nm. The swivel head is what SW's feature list means by 5-axis machining with swivel head spindle.
The case for two spindles is easy to see on a battery tray. Such a part has hundreds of small features, such as threads, sealing surfaces and mounting points, spread over a large area. No single cut is demanding. The cycle time is the sum of very many short operations, and a second spindle works through them in parallel. By the naming scheme SW gives for its W machines, the 22 would stand for two spindles and two work tables, and the feature list does name loading and unloading in parallel to machining time.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Spindles | 2 |
| Spindle Speed Range | 1-17,500 min-1 (rigid spindle); 1-20,000 min-1 (2-axis swivel head) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 35 kW (46.9 hp) per spindle (rigid spindle); 34 kW (45.6 hp) per spindle (2-axis swivel head) |
| Spindle Torque | 80 Nm (59.0 lb-ft) per spindle (rigid spindle); 40 Nm (29.5 lb-ft) per spindle (2-axis swivel head) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 (rigid spindle or 2-axis swivel head) |
| X Axis Travel | 2,110 mm (83.1 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 875 mm (34.4 in) |
Specifications sourced from sw-machines.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Two spindles in a 2,110 x 1,800 x 875 mm work space
- Each spindle available as a 2-axis swivel head for 5-axis machining
- Rigid spindle alternative with 35 kW and 80 Nm at up to 17,500 rpm
- Linear drive technology and monoblock design
- SW positions the machine for large structural components
Limitations
- X travel is 2,110 mm (83.1 in), shorter than the 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of the single-spindle BA space3
- No spindle distance is given, so the split of the work space is unknown
- The swivel head is limited to 40 Nm
- No interference circle, accuracy or feed data in SW's table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Two. SW's table lists 2 spindles with a work space of 2,110 mm (83.1 in) in X, 1,800 mm (70.9 in) in Y and 875 mm (34.4 in) in Z. It does not state a spindle distance.
02
A rigid HSK-A63 spindle with a 1-17,500 rpm range, 35 kW and 80 Nm per spindle, or a 2-axis swivel head with HSK-A63, a 1-20,000 rpm range, 34 kW and 40 Nm per spindle.
03
SW's table gives 2,110 mm (83.1 in) for the BA space3-22 and 3,000 mm (118.1 in) for the BA space3 without stating a reason. With two spindles on one axis, each needs room that the other cannot use, which would explain a shorter figure. Confirm the usable range per spindle with SW.
04
Yes, when fitted with the 2-axis swivel head. SW's feature list names 5-axis machining with swivel head spindle. The table gives the head 34 kW and 40 Nm per spindle but no swivel angles.
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