Machine Comparison
GF Mikron MILL E 700 U vs GF Mikron MILL P 500 U
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The GF Mikron MILL E 700 U and the GF Mikron MILL P 500 U are 5-axis machining centers from GF Machining Solutions. The MILL E 700 U is the larger machine; the MILL P 500 U is aimed at precision mold inserts on a smaller trunnion.
The GF Mikron MILL E 700 U travels 700 x 600 x 500 mm against 500 mm (19.7 in), 450 mm (17.7 in) and 400 mm (15.7 in), and has a Ø630 mm T-slot table against a Ø 500 mm (19.7 in) trunnion. The GF Mikron MILL P 500 U comes with 30 tools and offers 60, 120, 170 or 215-tool magazines as extra-cost options, against 30 / 60 / 170 pockets on the GF Mikron MILL E 700 U. The MILL E runs a Heidenhain TNC 640, the MILL P a TNC 7.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF Mikron MILL E 700 U | GF Mikron MILL P 500 U |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 700 mm ▲ | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 600 mm ▲ | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm ▲ | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Table Size | T-slot table Ø630 mm / System 3R Dynafix 350x350 / Erowa UPC 320x320 mm / System 3R Delphin 400x400 / Erowa MTS 400x400 mm | Ø 500 mm (19.7 in) trunnion |
| Tool Capacity | 30 / 60 / 170 pockets | 30 tools (60 / 120 / 170 / 215 optional) |
| Control | TNC 640 (Heidenhain) | Heidenhain TNC 7 |
Advantages
GF Mikron MILL E 700 U
- 700 x 600 x 500 mm of travel against 500 mm (19.7 in), 450 mm (17.7 in) and 400 mm (15.7 in)
- Ø630 mm T-slot table against a Ø 500 mm (19.7 in) trunnion, for larger fixtures
GF Mikron MILL P 500 U
- Optional magazines of up to 215 tools at extra cost, against 30 / 60 / 170 pockets
- Heidenhain TNC 7 control, where the MILL E runs a TNC 640
- Suited to precision mold inserts and long unattended runs
Verdict
Choose the GF Mikron MILL E 700 U for job-shop 5-axis parts that need up to 700 mm of X and 500 mm of Z travel, or larger fixtures on a Ø630 mm table. Choose the GF Mikron MILL P 500 U for precision mold inserts within 500 x 450 x 400 mm and long unattended runs, where its optional magazines of up to 215 tools and the Heidenhain TNC 7 control fit the work.