Machine Comparison
GF Mikron MILL P 500 vs GF Mikron MILL P 900
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The GF Mikron MILL P 500 and the GF Mikron MILL P 900 are vertical machining centers from the same mold-focused line, but in different size classes, so they serve different jobs. Both are designed to rough and finish mold and die cavities on one machine.
The GF Mikron MILL P 900 travels 900 x 600 x 450 mm against 500 x 450 x 350 mm and is rated for 1000 kg on the table against 300 kg. Its magazine is listed at 30 / 60 / 170 pockets, where the GF Mikron MILL P 500 lists 30 / 60 pockets, which suits long unattended runs of electrodes and inserts. The GF Mikron MILL P 500 covers the same kind of work for steel inserts and plates up to 300 kg.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF Mikron MILL P 500 | GF Mikron MILL P 900 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm | 900 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm | 600 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 350 mm | 450 mm ▲ |
| Table Size | T-slot table 600 x 500 mm | T-slot table 600 x 500 mm |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 300 kg | 1000 kg ▲ |
| Tool Capacity | 30 / 60 pockets | 30 / 60 / 170 pockets |
Advantages
GF Mikron MILL P 500
- Sized for steel mold inserts and plates up to 300 kg
- Suited to automated cells running mold and die components
GF Mikron MILL P 900
- 900 x 600 x 450 mm of travel against 500 x 450 x 350 mm
- 1000 kg table load against 300 kg
- Magazine listed up to 170 pockets for unattended electrode and insert production, against 30 / 60 pockets
Verdict
Choose by part size. The GF Mikron MILL P 500 fits mold shops whose inserts and plates stay within 500 x 450 x 350 mm and 300 kg, including automated cells. The GF Mikron MILL P 900 is for larger mold and die blocks that need 900 mm of X travel or up to 1000 kg on the table, and for unattended runs that call on a 170-pocket magazine.