Machine Comparison
Enshu GE460H vs Enshu GE480H
Enshu vs Enshu · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Enshu GE460H and the Enshu GE480H are two sizes of the same horizontal machining center design. They share the BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 spindle taper (BT and HSK are options), the FANUC 31iMB control and a 3543 IPM rapid traverse. The difference in the table is travel.
The Enshu GE460H has 23.6″ of travel in each of X, Y and Z; the Enshu GE480H has 31.5″ in each axis. That gives the larger machine room for bulkier housings and for taller or wider tombstone setups, with no loss of rapid speed. Nothing in the table favors the Enshu GE460H on performance; its case is that it is the smaller machine for parts that fit its travel.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Enshu GE460H | Enshu GE480H |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 23.6″ | 31.5″ ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 23.6″ | 31.5″ ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 23.6″ | 31.5″ ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 (OP: BT / HSK) | BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 (OP: BT / HSK) |
| Rapid Traverse | 3543 IPM | 3543 IPM |
| Control | FANUC 31iMB | Fanuc 31iMB |
Advantages
Enshu GE460H
- The smaller machine, for prismatic parts that fit within 23.6″ of travel in X, Y and Z
- Suited to multi-face tombstone work on smaller parts
Enshu GE480H
- 31.5″ of X travel against 23.6″
- 31.5″ of Y and Z travel against 23.6″, for taller or wider tombstone setups
- Suited to bulky light-alloy housings
Verdict
Choose by part size, since the table shows the same spindle taper, control and 3543 IPM rapids on both. The Enshu GE460H suits prismatic parts and tombstone work that fit within 23.6″ of travel on each axis. The Enshu GE480H is the choice for bulky housings and taller or wider tombstone setups that need 31.5″ of travel. If current parts fit the smaller machine but larger work is expected, the Enshu GE480H leaves room for it.