Machine Comparison
GF Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE vs Okuma GENOS M460-VE
GF Machining Solutions vs Okuma · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The GF Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE and the Okuma GENOS M460-VE are both vertical machining centers, but they are built for different work: the Mikron for milling graphite electrodes for die-sinking EDM, the Okuma for general aluminum and small-tool machining. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair, so the table has only two rows.
The Okuma GENOS M460-VE has the longer table, 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) against a 550 x 450 mm T-slot table. Tool capacity depends on the Mikron magazine chosen: 18 / 36 pockets against 32 on the Okuma, which puts the Okuma between the two Mikron sizes.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE | Okuma GENOS M460-VE |
|---|---|---|
| Table Size | T-slot table 550 x 450 mm | 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 18 / 36 pockets | 32 |
Advantages
GF Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE
- Up to 36 pockets with the larger magazine, against 32 on the Okuma GENOS M460-VE
- Suits shops running sinker EDM that mill their own graphite electrodes
Okuma GENOS M460-VE
- Longer table: 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) against 550 x 450 mm
- 32 tools as listed, against 18 pockets in the smaller Mikron magazine
- Suits vise and fixture-plate work in aluminum
Verdict
Choose by the material being cut, since the two published rows do not separate the machines on performance. The GF Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE fits a shop running sinker EDM that mills its own graphite electrodes and wants unattended electrode batches from the 36-pocket magazine. The Okuma GENOS M460-VE fits a job shop cutting aluminum parts in vises and on fixture plates, using its 1,000 × 460 mm table and 32-tool magazine.