Machine Comparison
Enshu GE480H vs Enshu GE590H
Enshu vs Enshu · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Enshu GE480H and the Enshu GE590H are neighbors in the same horizontal machining center line and share the Fanuc 31iMB control. The headline difference is the spindle taper: BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 on the Enshu GE480H and BIG-PLUS® CAT 50 on the Enshu GE590H, each with BT and HSK listed as options.
The Enshu GE590H has the larger envelope, with 39.3″ of X, 35.4″ of Y and 41.3″ of Z against 31.5″ in every axis on the Enshu GE480H. The Enshu GE480H moves faster between cuts: its rapid traverse is 3543 IPM against 1968 IPM.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Enshu GE480H | Enshu GE590H |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 31.5″ | 39.3″ ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 31.5″ | 35.4″ ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 31.5″ | 41.3″ ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 (OP: BT / HSK) | BIG-PLUS® CAT 50 (OP: BT / HSK) |
| Rapid Traverse | 3543 IPM ▲ | 1968 IPM |
| Control | Fanuc 31iMB | Fanuc 31iMB |
Advantages
Enshu GE480H
- Rapid traverse of 3543 IPM against 1968 IPM
- BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 spindle suited to high-speed machining with small cutters
- Sized for bulky light-alloy housings without moving up to a 50-taper machine
Enshu GE590H
- 39.3″ of X travel against 31.5″
- 41.3″ of Z travel against 31.5″ for deep boring and long-reach work
- 35.4″ of Y travel against 31.5″
- BIG-PLUS® CAT 50 spindle for face milling and boring in iron and steel
Verdict
Choose by material and tool size. The Enshu GE480H is the pick for light-alloy housings and high-speed work with small cutters, where a CAT 40 spindle and 3543 IPM rapids keep cycle times down. The Enshu GE590H is the pick for large iron and steel castings: it brings a CAT 50 spindle and more travel in every axis, most of all the 41.3″ of Z for deep boring. Operators see the same Fanuc 31iMB control on either machine.