SW BA space5-12H
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Spindle Power
number of spindles
spindle speed range
spindle torque
x axis travel
How much does the SW BA space5-12H cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the SW BA space5-12H 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 space5-12H is the longest machine in SW's range: 4,800 mm (189.0 in) of X travel, with 1,800 mm (70.9 in) of Y and 875 mm (34.4 in) of Z. It appears on SW's BA space5 page as the only model.
The spindle is unlike anything else in SW's tables. One spindle, a speed range of 1-30,000 rpm, and 120 kW of power with 83 Nm of torque, both stated as S1 values. S1 is the continuous duty rating. Most of SW's other tables quote power at a short-term ED rating, so a continuous figure of this size stands out.
High power at high speed with modest torque is the signature of a high-speed cutting spindle for aluminium. It removes metal by feed rate and spindle speed. Heavy chip sections play no part. That fits the parts SW names: battery boxes, structural components and subframes. The interface row reads HSK-A63 / 80.
SW's feature list describes 5-axis machining using a swivel-head spindle, linear drive technology and a monoblock construction, and it names loading and unloading parallel to the main machining time. No swivel angles, feed rates or accuracy values are given in the table. The data sheet linked on SW's page is the place to look for them, along with the footprint, which for a machine with nearly five metres of X will drive the building layout.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Spindles | 1 |
| Spindle Speed Range | 1–30,000 min-1 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 120 kW (160.9 hp) (S1) |
| Spindle Torque | 83 Nm (61.2 lb-ft) (S1) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 / 80 |
| X Axis Travel | 4,800 mm (189.0 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
- 4,800 mm (189.0 in) of X travel with 1,800 mm (70.9 in) of Y
- 120 kW spindle power stated as an S1 value
- Speed range of 1-30,000 rpm
- 5-axis machining using a swivel-head spindle, per SW's feature list
- Linear drive technology and monoblock construction
Limitations
- 83 Nm of torque: a high-speed spindle, not one for heavy cuts in steel or iron
- One spindle in SW's table, so no multi-spindle output
- Z travel is 875 mm (34.4 in)
- No swivel range, accuracy or footprint in the spec table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
SW's table gives 120 kW and 83 Nm, both marked S1, with a speed range of 1-30,000 rpm. The interface is listed as HSK-A63 / 80. The machine has one spindle.
02
4,800 mm (189.0 in) in X, 1,800 mm (70.9 in) in Y and 875 mm (34.4 in) in Z. Y and Z match the BA space3; X is longer than the 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of the BA space3.
03
SW's feature list for the BA space5 names 5-axis machining using a swivel-head spindle. The spec table does not give the swivel angles or the layout of the rotary axes, so request the data sheet for those.
04
S1 is the continuous duty class of an electric motor: the load it can hold without a time limit. SW states the 120 kW and 83 Nm of this spindle as S1 values, where most of its other tables give figures at a stated ED percentage, which are short-term ratings.
