Weldon Gold
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Key Specifications
Spindle Power
models
max work swing
max distance between centers
worktable travel
workhead spindle nose
How much does the Weldon Gold cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Weldon Gold is a 16 in (406 mm) swing CNC grinder sold as two models: the 1612 Gold with 12 in (305 mm) between centers and the 1632 Gold with 26 in (660 mm). Both share a 15 hp (11.2 kW) T.E.F.C. wheel motor and a wheel 16 in (406 mm) in diameter by 3.0 in (76 mm) wide, run at a nominal 8,500 SFPM.
Picking between the two comes down to part length and floor width. Worktable travel is 26 in (660 mm) on the 1612 and 32 in (813 mm) on the 1632. Width is 103 in (2,616 mm) for the 1612 and 131 in (3,327 mm) for the 1632, while depth, 127 in (3,226 mm), and height, 85 in (2,159 mm), are common to both. Depth comes down to 93 in (2,362 mm) for shipping, which is the number to hold against doorways and aisles. A single weight is given, 15,500 lb (7,031 kg), without saying which model it describes.
The 1612 is a short machine with a large swing. That proportion suits chucked, disc-shaped and stubby parts, where diameter matters more than length, and it leaves 26 in (660 mm) of table travel to work with on a 12 in (305 mm) center distance. The 1632 is the one for shafts.
By wheel power the Gold falls between the G300, with 10 hp (7.5 kW), and the Midas, with 20 hp (14.9 kW) on the S-2 and A-2 or 25 hp (18.6 kW) on the S-3 and A-3.
The workhead has a 6 in A2 (ASME) spindle nose, a #5 Morse center, a 1.0625 in (27 mm) through hole and a 5 hp (3.7 kW) FANUC AC servo motor giving 0-800 rpm. The tailstock quill retracts 1.5 in (38 mm) by manual lever. The FANUC 0i-TF control is listed with 1280 m of program storage and 1000 programs, a command resolution of 0.000010 in and position feedback to 0.0000010 in. Services are 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and 5 SCFM of air at 80 psi.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Models | 1612 Gold, 1632 Gold |
| Max Work Swing | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Max Distance Between Centers | 12 in (305 mm) (1612); 26 in (660 mm) (1632) |
| Worktable Travel | 26 in (660 mm) (1612); 32 in (813 mm) (1632) |
| Workhead Spindle Nose | 6 in A2 (ASME) |
| Workhead Center Taper | #5 Morse |
| Workhead Through Hole | 1.0625 in (27 mm) |
| Workhead Speed | 0-800 rpm |
| Workhead Motor | 5 hp (3.7 kW) FANUC AC servo |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 hp (11.2 kW), T.E.F.C. |
| Wheel Speed | 8,500 SFPM (nominal) |
| Wheel Size | 16 in (406 mm) dia x 3.0 in (76 mm) wide |
| Tailstock Center Taper | #5 Morse |
| Tailstock Quill Retraction | 1.5 in (38 mm) (manual lever) |
| Table Drive Motors | 1.9 hp (1.4 kW) FANUC AC digital servo |
| Command Resolution | 0.000010 in |
| Position Feedback Resolution | 0.0000010 in |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i-TF |
| Program Storage | 1280 m, 1000 programs |
| Power Requirement | 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz |
| Air Requirement | 80 psi, 5 SCFM |
| Machine Width | 103 in (2,616 mm) (1612); 131 in (3,327 mm) (1632) |
| Machine Depth | 127 in (3,226 mm) (93 in (2,362 mm) for shipping) |
| Machine Height | 85 in (2,159 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 15,500 lb (7,031 kg) |
| Base Construction | Welded steel Shear Damper |
Specifications sourced from weldonsolutions.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Two lengths with the same 16 in (406 mm) swing: 12 in (305 mm) between centers on the 1612 and 26 in (660 mm) on the 1632
- Program storage of 1280 m and 1000 programs on the FANUC 0i-TF control
- Shipping depth reduces from 127 in (3,226 mm) to 93 in (2,362 mm), which eases delivery through restricted openings
- Position feedback resolution of 0.0000010 in with a 0.000010 in command resolution
- 5 hp (3.7 kW) FANUC AC servo workhead with a 6 in A2 (ASME) nose and a 1.0625 in (27 mm) through hole
- Welded steel Shear Damper base at 15,500 lb (7,031 kg)
Limitations
- The 1612 Gold grinds only 12 in (305 mm) between centers; longer parts need the 1632, which is 131 in (3,327 mm) wide
- The 15 hp (11.2 kW) motor and 3.0 in (76 mm) wide wheel sit below the Midas, which starts at 20 hp (14.9 kW)
- The tailstock quill retracts only 1.5 in (38 mm), by manual lever
- Workhead speed tops out at 800 rpm
- The table lists no workpiece weight limit, no rapid rates and one weight for two models of different width
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Length. The 1612 Gold has 12 in (305 mm) between centers, 26 in (660 mm) of worktable travel and a width of 103 in (2,616 mm). The 1632 Gold has 26 in (660 mm) between centers, 32 in (813 mm) of worktable travel and a width of 131 in (3,327 mm). Swing, wheel, wheel motor, workhead and control are listed the same for both.
02
Width is 103 in (2,616 mm) for the 1612 and 131 in (3,327 mm) for the 1632. Depth is 127 in (3,226 mm) installed, or 93 in (2,362 mm) for shipping, and height is 85 in (2,159 mm). The listed weight is 15,500 lb (7,031 kg).
03
A 16 in (406 mm) diameter wheel, 3.0 in (76 mm) wide, on a 15 hp (11.2 kW) T.E.F.C. motor at a nominal 8,500 SFPM. For comparison, the G300 has a 10 hp (7.5 kW) wheel motor and the Altaira has 25 hp (18.6 kW).
04
A FANUC 0i-TF with 1280 m of program storage and room for 1000 programs. Command resolution is 0.000010 in and position feedback resolution is 0.0000010 in. The table drive motors are 1.9 hp (1.4 kW) FANUC AC digital servos.
05
By hand. The quill retracts 1.5 in (38 mm) with a manual lever and carries a #5 Morse center, matching the #5 Morse center in the workhead. No powered quill appears in the table, so automatic loading between centers would have to be discussed with Weldon.
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