Machine Comparison
Schneeberger Aries NGP vs Schneeberger Gemini NGM
Schneeberger vs Schneeberger · CNC Grinding Machines
Summary
The Schneeberger Aries NGP and the Schneeberger Gemini NGM are both CNC tool grinders with 5 controlled axes on a FANUC 31i-B5 control. The Schneeberger Aries NGP is the compact machine at 1,700 kg (3,747 lb); the Schneeberger Gemini NGM is the larger one at 7000 kg, roughly four times the weight.
The Schneeberger Gemini NGM has more travel on every axis, 500 mm, 400 mm and 380 mm in X, Y and Z against 420 mm, 360 mm and 260 mm, and more spindle power: 10 kW (100 %) or 24 kW (100 %) against 5 kW (100%). It also takes an HSK 80 spindle as an alternative to HSK 50. The Schneeberger Aries NGP offers an optional FANUC 0iF control and fits tool rooms short of floor space.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Schneeberger Aries NGP | Schneeberger Gemini NGM |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 420mm (16.5”) | 500 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 360mm (14.2”) | 400 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 260mm (10.2”) | 380 mm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 5 kW (100%), 7 kW (60%) | 10 kW (100 %), 13 kW (60 %) or 24 kW (100 %), 32 kW (60 %) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK 50 | HSK 50 or HSK 80 |
| Control | FANUC 31i-B5, optional FANUC 0iF, 5 controlled axes | FANUC 31i-B5, 5 controlled axes |
| Machine Weight | 1,700 kg (3,747 lb) | 7000 kg |
Advantages
Schneeberger Aries NGP
- Compact machine at 1,700 kg (3,747 lb) against 7000 kg
- Optional FANUC 0iF control alongside the FANUC 31i-B5
- Suited to tool rooms short of floor space, with an integrated loader
Schneeberger Gemini NGM
- 500 mm, 400 mm and 380 mm of X, Y and Z travel against 420 mm, 360 mm and 260 mm
- 10 kW (100 %) spindle against 5 kW (100%), with a 24 kW (100 %) version for heavy stock removal
- HSK 50 or HSK 80 spindle against HSK 50 only
- Suited to mixed batches needing many wheel sets, fed by robot
Verdict
Choose by tool size and stock removal. A tool room grinding smaller tools with light to medium stock removal, and short of floor space, fits the Schneeberger Aries NGP with its 5 kW (100%) HSK 50 spindle. A production shop grinding larger tools in mixed batches fits the Schneeberger Gemini NGM, with 380 mm of Z travel against 260 mm and a spindle of 10 kW or 24 kW (100 %) for heavy stock removal.