Machine Comparison
ANCA GX7 vs ANCA MX7
ANCA vs ANCA · CNC Grinding Machines
Summary
The ANCA GX7 and the ANCA MX7 are both CNC tool grinders from ANCA, but they grind different tools. The ANCA GX7 is set up for gear cutting tools and runs an ANCA CNC with gear tool grinding software. The ANCA MX7 is a production grinder for round tools, built for heavy fluting and long unattended runs.
The comparable rows are few: axis travels and the control. The ANCA MX7 lists 540 mm of X travel, 510 mm of Y and 217 mm of Z, and runs the ANCA AMC5 G2 High Performance CNC with a high-speed SSD, EtherCAT and Windows 10. Travel does not separate these two machines; the type of tool does.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | ANCA GX7 | ANCA MX7 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) | 540 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) | 510 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 250 mm (9.8 in) ▲ | 217 mm |
| Control | ANCA CNC with gear tool grinding software | ANCA AMC5 G2 High Performance CNC, High Speed SSD, Ethercat, Intel processor, Windows 10 |
Advantages
ANCA GX7
- ANCA CNC supplied with gear tool grinding software
- Set up for gear cutting tools, which the round-tool ANCA MX7 is not aimed at
- A fit for shops regrinding gear tools
ANCA MX7
- 540 mm of X travel and 510 mm of Y travel
- AMC5 G2 High Performance CNC with high-speed SSD and EtherCAT
- Built for production grinding of round tools, including heavy fluting
- Loader options for high-volume unattended runs
Verdict
Choose by the tool you grind. A shop that makes or regrinds gear cutting tools should look at the ANCA GX7, whose control carries gear tool grinding software. A shop producing round shank tools in volume should choose the ANCA MX7, with 540 mm of X travel, 510 mm of Y travel, the AMC5 G2 control and loader options for unattended runs. The two machines do not substitute for each other.