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CNC Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs) – Powerful Multi-Side Precision for Demanding Production

Horizontal machining centers (HMCs) are built for speed, accuracy, and continuous operation in high-volume environments. With horizontal spindle orientation and integrated pallet changers, HMCs allow for multi-sided machining in fewer setups, superior chip evacuation, and significantly reduced idle time. These machines are the go-to choice for manufacturers who need rugged construction, thermal stability, and lights-out performance.

Many of todayโ€™s HMCs can be seamlessly integrated with dual-pallet changers, linear pallet systems, pallet pools, and robotic automation โ€” enabling flexible, unattended, and high-mix production. Whether you’re cutting lightweight aluminum or heavy-duty steel, horizontal machining centers deliver the throughput, repeatability, and automation readiness that modern manufacturers demand.

Benefits for Metal Cutting Manufacturers

  • Multi-Side Machining: Access multiple sides of a part in one setup with full B-axis indexing
  • Increased Throughput: Dual pallet changers minimize idle time between cycles
  • Exceptional Chip Evacuation: Horizontal orientation prevents chip accumulation and heat buildup
  • High Spindle Power: Suitable for everything from aluminum to superalloys
  • Thermal Stability: Linear scales, coolant systems, and cast-iron construction ensure repeatability
  • Ideal for Automation: Lights-out machining with pallet pools, pallet systems, and robotic loaders
  • Unmatched Rigidity: Designed for stability in both heavy and high-speed cutting

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Apec Hs700 Series

APEC HS700 Series

5-Axis Horizontal Machining Centers

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Apec Hs1400 Series 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Centers

APEC HS1400 Series

5-Axis Horizontal Machining Centers

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Enshu Ge Series State-Of-The-Art High Speed Horizontal Machining Centers

Enshu GE Series

High-Speed, High-Precision Horizontal Machining Centers

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Johnford Ahc Series Combination Moving Column Table-Type Horizontal Machining Center

Johnford AHC Series

Moving-Column Moving-Table Horizontal Machining Center

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Solutions from Absolute Machine Tools

APEC Horizontal Machining Centers

APEC (Asia Pacific Elite Corporation), a Tong Tai TTGroup subsidiary, builds high-speed 5-axis horizontal machining centers for aerospace, automotive, and mold & die industries.

  • The HS700 Series is designed for aluminum and light alloys, offering up to 20,000 RPM spindles and multi-pallet automation. Itโ€™s ideal for mid-sized aerospace components requiring speed and contouring accuracy.
  • The HS1400 Series targets large and heavy superalloy parts. With spindle torque up to 500 Nm and workpiece capacity up to 3.2 tons, it provides unmatched rigidity and thermal balance for titanium, Inconel, and complex structural parts.
  • APEC machines can be fully integrated with pallet pools, linear pallet systems, and other automation solutions to support continuous, lights-out manufacturing.

Enshu Horizontal Machining Centers

Enshuโ€™s GE Series is known for Japanese precision, uptime, and unmatched thermal control.

  • The series includes four models: GE460H (15″ / 400โ€ฏmm pallet), GE480H and GE580H (20″ / 500โ€ฏmm pallets), and the heavy-duty GE590H (25″ / 630โ€ฏmm pallet with 50-taper spindle).
  • GE460H and GE480H models feature 3,543 IPM rapid traverse speeds, reducing non-cut time by 20%. All models come standard with 0.001ยฐ B-axis rotation, high-torque spindle options up to 60 HP, automatic rotary pallet changers, and temperature-controlled ballscrews and spindles.
  • Enshu machines are compatible with modular pallet systems, pallet pools, and robotic loading โ€” making them ideal for high-mix, high-volume part production environments.

Johnford Horizontal Machining Centers

Johnford, a trusted Taiwanese brand since 1979, delivers large-capacity, high-rigidity solutions for shops that require customized configurations.

  • The AHC Series features a moving-column/table design, with the AHC-1600 offering a 63″ ร— 32″ flat table and a 31.5″ B-axis rotary โ€” supporting up to 10,120 lbs. on the table and 4,400 lbs. on the rotary.
  • Standard spindle is a 35 HP, 6,000 RPM gearbox type, with options up to 15,000 RPM and HSK-100A.
  • Johnford machines can be configured for automated pallet handling systems, dual-pallet changers, or custom automation interfaces โ€” delivering flexible, application-specific production solutions.

Letโ€™s Build Your Next Horizontal Machining Solution

Ready to take your production to the next level? Whether you need high-speed 5-axis machining, heavy-duty cutting capability, or fully automated palletized workflows, Absolute Machine Tools has the right solution. Contact us today to speak with our engineering team and discover how we can deliver a turnkey horizontal machining system tailored to your performance, part, and process goals.

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