Machine Comparison
GF Mikron MILL E 1400 U vs GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The GF Mikron MILL E 1400 U and the GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U are large 5-axis machining centers from the same line, both aimed at mold, die and prototype parts. The 1900 U has the larger envelope; the 1400 U carries slightly more on its T-slot table.
The GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U travels 1880 x 1400 x 930 mm against 1,380 x 1,150 x 900 mm, on a Ø1600 mm T-slot table (Ø1250 mm as a pallet). The GF Mikron MILL E 1400 U has a 1,000 x 700 mm (39.4 x 27.6 in) table rated for 1,600 kg (3,527 lb), or 1,000-1,500 kg per pallet, against 1500 kg. It starts at 30 tools, expandable to 90 or 150; the 1900 U offers Tool Towers of up to 336 pockets for HSK-A63 tools, or 175 for HSK-A100.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF Mikron MILL E 1400 U | GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) | 1880 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,150 mm (45.3 in) | 1400 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) | 930 mm ▲ |
| Table Size | 1,000 x 700 mm (39.4 x 27.6 in) | T-slot table parallel Ø1600 mm / Pallet - T-slot parallel Ø1250(x1000) mm |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) T-slot / 1,000-1,500 kg per pallet ▲ | 1500 kg |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (expandable to 90 or 150) | HSK-A63: 45 / Tower 116 / 212 / 336 pockets; HSK-A100: 30 / Tower 88 / 130 / 175 pockets |
Advantages
GF Mikron MILL E 1400 U
- 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) T-slot table load against 1500 kg
- Suited to pallet production, rated 1,000-1,500 kg per pallet
- A 1,380 x 1,150 x 900 mm envelope for large parts that do not need more reach
GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U
- 1880 mm of X and 1400 mm of Y travel against 1,380 mm (54.3 in) and 1,150 mm (45.3 in)
- Tool Towers of up to 336 pockets for HSK-A63 tools, against 30 tools expandable to 90 or 150
- Choice of HSK-A63 or HSK-A100 tooling, with up to 175 pockets on the HSK-A100 version
- Ø1600 mm T-slot table
Verdict
Both suit large 5-axis mold and die work, so the choice turns on part size and tool count. Pick the GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U for parts that need 1880 mm of X and 1400 mm of Y travel, or for jobs with large tool libraries and heavy roughing on HSK-A100 tooling. Pick the GF Mikron MILL E 1400 U when parts fit 1,380 x 1,150 x 900 mm and weigh up to 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) on the T-slot table.