Machine Comparison
Kern Evo vs Kern Pyramid Nano
Kern Microtechnik vs Kern Microtechnik · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Kern Evo and the Kern Pyramid Nano are both precision machining centers from Kern Microtechnik, and the Kern Pyramid Nano is the larger machine in every published dimension. It travels 500 x 500 x 400 mm against the Kern Evo's 300 x 280 x 250 mm.
The Kern Pyramid Nano also carries far more weight: 250 kg against 50 kg, a figure its table gives for 3-axis use. The Kern Evo's strength is its size. It weighs 3,100 kg and needs a minimum of 2.50 x 2.80 x 2.20 m of width, depth and height, where the Kern Pyramid Nano is listed at 2,76 x 2,90 x 3,15 m. The Kern Evo runs a Heidenhain iTNC 530 control and the Kern Pyramid Nano a Heidenhain TNC 640.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Kern Evo | Kern Pyramid Nano |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 300 mm | 500 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 280 mm | 500 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 250 mm | 400 mm ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 50 kg | 250 kg (3-achsig) ▲ |
| Control | Heidenhain iTNC 530 | Heidenhain TNC 640 |
| Machine Weight | 3,100 kg | ca. 8.000 kg |
| Floor Space | 2.50 x 2.80 x 2.20 m (min. W/D/H) | 2,76 x 2,90 x 3,15 m (min. W/D/H) |
Advantages
Kern Evo
- Smaller minimum installation space: 2.50 x 2.80 x 2.20 m against 2,76 x 2,90 x 3,15 m
- Suits micro-milling of small 5-axis parts within its 50 kg load
Kern Pyramid Nano
- 500 mm of X travel against 300 mm
- 500 mm of Y and 400 mm of Z travel against 280 mm and 250 mm
- 250 kg workpiece load in 3-axis use against 50 kg
Verdict
Choose by part size. The Kern Pyramid Nano is the machine for precision plates, mold inserts and heavy fixtures that need 500 mm of X and Y travel and up to 250 kg on the table in 3-axis use. The Kern Evo fits small 5-axis parts within 300 x 280 x 250 mm and 50 kg, and it fits a smaller room: 2.50 x 2.80 x 2.20 m minimum. If the parts fit the Kern Evo, the larger envelope goes unused.