Machine Comparison
Hermle C 52 U vs Hermle C 12
Hermle vs Hermle · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Hermle C 52 U and the Hermle C 12 are both 5-axis machining centers, but they are in different size classes and serve different jobs. The Hermle C 52 U has 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of X travel; the Hermle C 12 has 350 mm (13.8 in).
The gap holds on every axis: 1,100 mm (43.3 in) of Y against 440 mm (17.3 in), and 750 mm (29.5 in) of Z against 330 mm (13.0 in). Tool storage is closer. The Hermle C 52 U is listed with 42 positions, expandable to 160, and the Hermle C 12 with 36 tools on HSK-A63. The large machine is for large, heavy parts and mold and die blocks; the small one is for small components machined on five sides in one clamping.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hermle C 52 U | Hermle C 12 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) ▲ | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) ▲ | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 750 mm (29.5 in) ▲ | 330 mm (13.0 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 42 positions (expandable to 160) | 36 tools (HSK-A63) |
Advantages
Hermle C 52 U
- 1,000 mm (39.4 in) X travel against 350 mm (13.8 in)
- 1,100 mm (43.3 in) Y and 750 mm (29.5 in) Z against 440 mm (17.3 in) and 330 mm (13.0 in)
- 42 positions, expandable to 160, against 36 tools
Hermle C 12
- Compact 350 x 440 x 330 mm travel sized for small 5-axis components
- 36 tools on HSK-A63 in a small machine
- Suits fine finishing of small parts with small tools
Verdict
Choose by part size; a shop considering one is rarely considering the other for the same job. The Hermle C 52 U fits large 5-axis parts, heavy workpieces and mold and die blocks that need 1,000 x 1,100 x 750 mm of travel and room to grow the magazine to 160 positions. The Hermle C 12 fits small components that sit inside 350 x 440 x 330 mm, five-sided machining in one clamping and fine finishing with small tools, with 36 tools on hand.