Machine Comparison
GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U vs GF Mikron MILL E 500 U
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U and the GF Mikron MILL E 500 U come from the same 5-axis line, but in different size classes they serve different jobs: large mold, die and prototype parts on the first, job-shop parts within 500 x 450 x 400 mm on the second.
The GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U travels 1880 x 1400 x 930 mm, has a Ø1600 mm T-slot table and carries 1500 kg, against 300 / 200 kg on the smaller machine. The GF Mikron MILL E 500 U has a Ø500 mm T-slot table and takes System 3R Dynafix and Delphin or Erowa UPC and MTS pallets. Its magazine is listed at 30 / 60 / 170 pockets; the larger machine's HSK-A63 Tool Tower goes up to 336 pockets.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U | GF Mikron MILL E 500 U |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1880 mm ▲ | 500 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1400 mm ▲ | 450 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 930 mm ▲ | 400 mm |
| Table Size | T-slot table parallel Ø1600 mm / Pallet - T-slot parallel Ø1250(x1000) mm | T-slot table Ø500 mm / System 3R Dynafix 350x350 / Erowa UPC 320x320 mm / System 3R Delphin 400x400 / Erowa MTS 400x400 mm |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1500 kg ▲ | 300 / 200 kg |
| Tool Capacity | HSK-A63: 45 / Tower 116 / 212 / 336 pockets; HSK-A100: 30 / Tower 88 / 130 / 175 pockets | 30 / 60 / 170 pockets |
Advantages
GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U
- 1880 x 1400 x 930 mm of travel against 500 x 450 x 400 mm
- 1500 kg table load against 300 / 200 kg
- HSK-A63 Tool Tower of up to 336 pockets, or HSK-A100 tooling for heavy roughing
GF Mikron MILL E 500 U
- Pallet interfaces for System 3R Dynafix, System 3R Delphin, Erowa UPC and Erowa MTS
- Sized for job-shop 5-axis parts within 500 x 450 x 400 mm
Verdict
These machines do not compete for the same work. The GF Mikron MILL E 1900 U is for large mold, die and prototype parts that need 1880 mm of X travel, up to 1500 kg on the table and a large tool library. The GF Mikron MILL E 500 U suits job shops machining 5-axis parts within 500 x 450 x 400 mm, especially those already running System 3R or Erowa pallets.