Machine Comparison
EMAG VSC 250 vs Schneeberger Aries NGP
EMAG vs Schneeberger · CNC Grinding Machines
Summary
The EMAG VSC 250 and the Schneeberger Aries NGP share a grinding category and little else. The EMAG VSC 250 is a 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) machine for short chucked parts, with turning and bore grinding in one clamping on DS/DDS machines. The Schneeberger Aries NGP is a 1,700 kg (3,747 lb) tool grinder with an integrated loader for unattended batches.
The EMAG VSC 250 has the longer X travel, 685 mm (27 in) against 420mm (16.5”), and far more spindle power: 39 kW (52 hp) against 5 kW (100%), 7 kW (60%). The Schneeberger Aries NGP has the longer Z travel, 260mm (10.2”) against 200 mm (7.9 in), and is listed at 990 x 1640mm of floor space against 2,400 x 4,200 x 2,750 mm (94 x 165 x 108 in). Controls differ too: Siemens Sinumerik 840D against FANUC 31i-B5, with FANUC 0iF as an option.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | EMAG VSC 250 | Schneeberger Aries NGP |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 685 mm (27 in) ▲ | 420mm (16.5”) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 260mm (10.2”) ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 39 kW (52 hp) ▲ | 5 kW (100%), 7 kW (60%) |
| Control | Siemens Sinumerik 840D | FANUC 31i-B5, optional FANUC 0iF, 5 controlled axes |
| Machine Weight | 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) | 1,700 kg (3,747 lb) |
| Floor Space | 2,400 x 4,200 x 2,750 mm (94 x 165 x 108 in) | 990 x 1640mm |
Advantages
EMAG VSC 250
- 685 mm (27 in) of X travel against 420mm (16.5”)
- 39 kW (52 hp) spindle power against 5 kW (100%), 7 kW (60%)
- Turning and bore grinding in one clamping on DS/DDS machines
Schneeberger Aries NGP
- 260mm (10.2”) of Z travel against 200 mm (7.9 in)
- Listed at 990 x 1640mm of floor space, for tool rooms short of room
- Integrated loader for unattended batches of tools
Verdict
These machines do different jobs, so the part decides. For short chucked production parts that need turning and bore grinding in one clamping, the EMAG VSC 250 brings 39 kW (52 hp) and 685 mm (27 in) of X travel. For tool grinding in a tool room, the Schneeberger Aries NGP is listed at 990 x 1640mm of floor space, weighs 1,700 kg (3,747 lb) and feeds unattended batches from its integrated loader. Neither substitutes for the other.