Machine Comparison
GF Mikron MILL P 900 vs GF Mikron MILL S 500
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The GF Mikron MILL P 900 and the GF Mikron MILL S 500 are both vertical machining centers from GF Machining Solutions, but they sit in different size classes and serve different jobs. The MILL P 900 travels 900 x 600 x 450 mm and is aimed at mould and die cavities; the MILL S 500 travels 500 x 450 x 360 mm and is aimed at small, fine-detail parts and inserts.
The MILL P 900 is larger on every axis and rates its table for 1000 kg against 200 kg. Its T-slot table measures 600 x 500 mm against 590 x 450 mm on the MILL S 500. Tool capacity is not a straight contest: the MILL P 900 comes with 30, 60 or 170 pockets, while the MILL S 500 takes 68 or 168 HSK-E40 tools.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF Mikron MILL P 900 | GF Mikron MILL S 500 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 900 mm ▲ | 500 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 600 mm ▲ | 450 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 450 mm ▲ | 360 mm |
| Table Size | T-slot table 600 x 500 mm | 590 x 450 mm |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1000 kg ▲ | 200 kg |
| Tool Capacity | 30 / 60 / 170 pockets | 68/168 (HSK-E40) |
Advantages
GF Mikron MILL P 900
- 900 x 600 x 450 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 500 x 450 x 360 mm
- Table rated for 1000 kg against 200 kg
- T-slot table of 600 x 500 mm against 590 x 450 mm
GF Mikron MILL S 500
- Sized for small medical, aerospace and mould-insert parts within 500 x 450 x 360 mm of travel
- HSK-E40 tooling in a 68 or 168 position magazine, suited to fine finishing with small cutters
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs, so choose by part size. The GF Mikron MILL P 900 suits mould and die shops cutting cavities and plates that need 900 mm of X travel and a 1000 kg table rating, with up to 170 pockets for unattended runs. The GF Mikron MILL S 500 suits fine finishing of small hardened inserts and small medical or aerospace parts that fit within 500 x 450 x 360 mm and weigh under 200 kg.