Machine Comparison
GF Mikron MILL S 800 vs GF Mikron MILL X 400
GF Machining Solutions vs GF Machining Solutions · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The GF Mikron MILL S 800 and the GF Mikron MILL X 400 are vertical machining centers from GF Machining Solutions with the same control choice, Heidenhain TNC 7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. The headline difference is size: the MILL S 800 travels 800 x 600 x 500 mm against 500 x 450 x 360 mm on the MILL X 400.
The MILL S 800 rates its table for 1,000 kg against 120 kg, and it adds HSK-E50 magazines from 15 to 220 positions alongside the 68/168 HSK-E40 magazines that both machines offer. It is also the heavier machine at 9,900 kg against 6,800 kg. The MILL X 400 leads on no row in this table; its case rests on small pallet-based parts that do not need the larger envelope.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | GF Mikron MILL S 800 | GF Mikron MILL X 400 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 800 mm ▲ | 500 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 600 mm ▲ | 450 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm ▲ | 360 mm |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,000 kg ▲ | 120 kg |
| Tool Capacity | 68/168 (HSK-E40) 15/30/60/120/170/220 (HSK-E50) | 68/168 (HSK-E40) |
| Control | Heidenhain TNC 7 / Siemens SINUMERIK ONE | Heidenhain TNC 7 / Siemens SINUMERIK ONE |
| Machine Weight | 9,900 kg | 6,800 kg |
Advantages
GF Mikron MILL S 800
- 800 x 600 x 500 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 500 x 450 x 360 mm
- 1,000 kg table load against 120 kg
- HSK-E50 magazine options from 15 to 220 tools in addition to the 68/168 HSK-E40 magazines
GF Mikron MILL X 400
- Lighter machine at 6,800 kg against 9,900 kg
- Sized for pallet-based production of small precision parts and electrodes within 500 x 450 x 360 mm
Verdict
The GF Mikron MILL S 800 is the choice for long mould plates and heavy hardened inserts: it has 800 mm of X travel, a 1,000 kg table rating and HSK-E50 magazine options up to 220 tools. The GF Mikron MILL X 400 fits shops running small precision parts and electrodes on System 3R or Erowa pallets, where 500 x 450 x 360 mm of travel and a 120 kg load are enough and a smaller machine is preferred.