Chevalier QP1620-L

What the maker publishes about the current Chevalier QP1620-L

Chevalier Machinery's American site lists the QP1620-L on its high-speed VMC page together with the QP2033-L, 2040-L, 2440-L and 2560-L. The table measures 700 x 320 mm (27.6 x 12.6 in) and holds 250 kg. X travel is 520 mm and Z travel 380 mm, with the spindle nose working from 150 to 530 mm above the table. The taper is #40 Big Plus or #30; speed is 10,000 rpm with the belt drive or 15,000 rpm with the direct drive. Linear ways carry every axis, each servo motor couples straight to its ball screw, and the X and Y rapids hit 48 m/min, the Z rapid 36 m/min. The page names high pressure coolant for clearing chips and heat from deep holes. The arm-type changer holds 20+1 tools and goes from tool to tool in 1 second. Fanuc 0i-M is the named control. The machine takes up 1,680 mm of width and 2,950 mm of depth, rises to 2,445 mm, and its net weight is 2,300 kg.

Source: Chevalier Machinery, Inc., October 27, 2026.

What the Chevalier QP1620-L is used for

Chevalier's American page aims the QP1620-L at high-speed machining and sets its tool limits at 80 mm across with the next pocket filled, 200 mm long, and 7 kg on the #40 spindle or 4 kg on the #30; cutting feed runs from 1 to 10 m/min on X, Y and Z.

Source: Chevalier Machinery, Inc., October 27, 2026.

Chevalier QP1620-L specifications

Figures as currently published; an older unit may differ in control generation and options.

1. manufacturer specification page, fetched October 27, 2026.

What fits a Chevalier QP1620-L

Each of these follows from a published specification above, which is named beside it.

What to check on a Chevalier QP1620-L

• Control generation. The manufacturer specifies Fanuc 0i-M for this model.
• Spindle. The manufacturer gives a spindle speed of Belt drive: 100~10,000 rpm / Direct drive: 150~15,000 rpm. Run the spindle to top speed and listen for bearing noise.
• Spindle taper. The manufacturer gives a spindle taper of #40 Big Plus / #30. Check it for fretting and that the drawbar holds a tool.
• Rapids and ballscrews. The manufacturer gives a rapid traverse of 48/48/36 m/min. Measure the backlash on each axis.
• Tool changer. The manufacturer gives the tool capacity as 20+1 arm type. Cycle every pocket and watch for a hesitation.
• Tool-change time. The manufacturer gives a tool-to-tool time of 1 sec.. Time a tool change against that.
• Table. The manufacturer gives a table size of 700 x 320 mm and a table load of 250 kg. Check the table and its T-slots for damage.
• Rigging and floor. The manufacturer gives a machine weight of 2,300 kg and a floor space of 1,680 x 2,950 x 2,445 mm. Confirm the rigging route and the floor will take that.

Chevalier QP1620-L control

• Control Fanuc 0i-M

Chevalier QP1620-L listing history

Where it was listed

Model years seen

2013 ×2.

What affects the value of a used Chevalier QP1620-L

• Control. The manufacturer specifies Fanuc 0i-M.
• Against the published figures. The manufacturer gives max spindle speed Belt drive: 100~10,000 rpm / Direct drive: 150~15,000 rpm, tool capacity 20+1 arm type, X-axis travel 520 mm (X of 520 / 368 / 380 mm) and Z-axis travel 380 mm (Z of 520 / 368 / 380 mm).

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