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AQ Series

The WELE AQ Series represents a new standard in high-speed vertical machining, designed to deliver exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and durability for today’s competitive manufacturing environments. Each machine is built upon a robust Meehanite® cast iron base and column, ensuring long-term rigidity and vibration control under heavy cutting conditions. Hand-scraped contact surfaces guarantee precision alignment and stability, while oversized roller linear guideways minimize friction and enhance dynamic performance. The AQ Series integrates WELE’s advanced FANUC Oi-MF PLUS control platform, combining intelligent motion control, AI contouring, and Smart Servo technology for optimized feed rates, surface finish, and toolpath accuracy.

The system’s dual-auger chip removal and lift-type conveyor, integrated coolant washdown, and through-spindle coolant preparation support continuous high-speed machining. Designed and assembled under strict quality standards—including geometric verification, VDI 3441 compliance, and NASA test-piece validation—the AQ Series delivers consistent accuracy, extended machine life, and seamless operator experience with ergonomic access and digital maintenance support.

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AQ Cutting

Optimized Spindle Design & Power

At the heart of every AQ Series Vertical Machining Center is WELE’s high-performance built-in spindle system, designed for speed, stability, and precision.

Key Spindle Features:

  • High-Speed Built-In Motor Spindle — Delivers up to 15,000 RPM with continuous 22.4 kW (30 HP) output, offering excellent torque and responsiveness for various machining applications.
  • Precision Balance and Smooth Operation — Each spindle is dynamically balanced to ISO G 4.0 standards, reducing vibration and ensuring superior surface finish and accuracy.
  • Big Plus Dual-Contact Taper Interface — Provides increased rigidity and precision by maximizing face and taper contact for improved stability during high-load cutting.
  • High-Torque Capability — Supports both high-speed and heavy-cut conditions, ideal for machining a range of materials including steel, aluminum, and hard alloys.
  • Optional Spindle Configurations — Available with BT40 / CAT40 / HSK63A tool interface options, enabling flexibility based on production needs.

AQ Structure

Crafted for Stability. Engineered for Results.

The AQ Series Vertical Machining Centers are designed with a strong emphasis on structural integrity and long-term accuracy. Each machine is built from high-quality Meehanite castings, ensuring superior vibration damping, stability, and rigidity during heavy-duty cutting. Every major contact surface is hand-scraped by skilled craftsmen, guaranteeing precise alignment, excellent geometric accuracy, and exceptional surface finish. The robust base and column construction undergo annealing and artificial aging to minimize internal stress, maintaining dimensional stability even under prolonged production cycles.

The AQ Series also incorporates ultra-heavy load roller linear guideways for smooth, high-speed motion and outstanding positional accuracy. Pretensioned ball screws across all three axes eliminate backlash and enhance structural rigidity, while FEM simulation and modal analysis validate every component for maximum stiffness and minimal deformation. The result is a platform that delivers exceptional machining precision, stability, and reliability—ideal for both high-speed and high-performance cutting environments.


AQ Tech

Proven Performance

Supporting WELE’s design philosophy, the AQ Series integrates a FANUC OiMF Plus CNC controller with AI Contour Control II, Smart Servo technology, and real-time tool monitoring through WELE’s iSmartTune package. Operators benefit from smooth acceleration, reduced vibration, and precise contouring across all three axes. The machines’ cutting performance is validated through rigorous tests, including NASA dynamic cutting and VDI 3441 positioning accuracy standards. Together, these systems empower the AQ Series to achieve optimal machining precision, faster cycle times, and reliable repeatability—making it the preferred choice for manufacturers demanding speed, consistency, and long-term accuracy.


Models & Specifications

Table Size (width)in (mm)39.4 (1001)
Table Size (length)in (mm)20.1 (511)
X-axis Travelin (mm)31.5 (800)
Y-axis Travelin (mm)20.1 (511)
Z-axis Travelin (mm)20.1 (511)
Distance, Spindle Nose to Table Topin (mm)4.9 - 25 (124 - 635)
Spindle Speed Max.RPM15,000
Spindle Drive MotorHP
Tool TaperCAT40
Rapid Feedrate X, Ym/min (ipm)48 (1889)
Rapid Feedrate Zm/min (ipm)36 (1417)
Tool Storage Capacity32 (40 Optional)
Tool Weight Max.lbs (kg)15.4 (7)
Table Size (width)in (mm)47.2 (1199)
Table Size (length)in (mm)20.1 (511)
X-axis Travelin (mm)40.2 (1021)
Y-axis Travelin (mm)20.1 (511)
Z-axis Travelin (mm)20.1 (511)
Distance, Spindle Nose to Table Topin (mm)4.9 - 25 (124 - 635)
Spindle Speed Max.RPM15,000
Spindle Drive MotorHP
Tool TaperCAT40
Rapid Feedrate X, Ym/min (ipm)48 (1889)
Rapid Feedrate Zm/min (ipm)36 (1417)
Tool Storage Capacity40
Tool Weight Max.lbs (kg)15.4 (7)
Table Size (width)in (mm)55.1 (1400)
Table Size (length)in (mm)25.6 (650)
X-axis Travelin (mm)47.2 (1199)
Y-axis Travelin (mm)25.6 (650)
Z-axis Travelin (mm)24 (610)
Distance, Spindle Nose to Table Topin (mm)5.9 - 29.9 (150 - 759)
Spindle Speed Max.RPM15,000
Spindle Drive MotorHP30
Tool TaperCAT40
Rapid Feedrate X, Ym/min (ipm)36 (1417)
Rapid Feedrate Zm/min (ipm)30 (1181)
Tool Storage Capacity40
Tool Weight Max.lbs (kg)15.4 (7)
Table Size (width)in (mm)63 (1600)
Table Size (length)in (mm)25.6 (650)
X-axis Travelin (mm)55.1 (1400)
Y-axis Travelin (mm)25.6 (650)
Z-axis Travelin (mm)24 (610)
Distance, Spindle Nose to Table Topin (mm)5.9 - 29.9 (150 - 759)
Spindle Speed Max.RPM15,000
Spindle Drive MotorHP30
Tool TaperCAT40
Rapid Feedrate X, Ym/min (ipm)36 (1417)
Rapid Feedrate Zm/min (ipm)30 (1181)
Tool Storage Capacity40
Tool Weight Max.lbs (kg)15.4 (7)
Table Size (width)in (mm)68.9 (1750)
Table Size (length)in (mm)25.6 (650)
X-axis Travelin (mm)63 (1600)
Y-axis Travelin (mm)25.6 (650)
Z-axis Travelin (mm)24 (610)
Distance, Spindle Nose to Table Topin (mm)5.9 - 29.9 (150 - 759)
Spindle Speed Max.RPM15,000
Spindle Drive MotorHP30
Tool TaperCAT40
Rapid Feedrate X, Ym/min (ipm)36 (1417)
Rapid Feedrate Zm/min (ipm)30 (1181)
Tool Storage Capacity40
Tool Weight Max.lbs (kg)15.4 (7)