Ganesh GEN MILL 5X-12
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the Ganesh GEN MILL 5X-12 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The GEN MILL 5X-12 is a trunnion-style 5-axis machining center with a 12.6 in (320 mm) platter: 34.64 in (880 mm) of X travel, 23.62 in (600 mm) of Y and 18.80 in (480 mm) of Z. It can be ordered as a 4 + 1 machine or with full 5-axis simultaneous control, a choice that should follow the work. Positioning a part to five sides needs only 4 + 1. Blended surfaces and undercuts need the simultaneous option.
Glass scale feedback on all five axes is listed as a feature, along with roller bearing ways that the maker rates at twice the rigidity of ball ways. Linear accuracy is ±0.0002 in over 12 in and repeatability ±0.0001 in over 12 in to JIS6338.
Table load depends on tilt, and the table says so explicitly: 330 lb with the A axis between 0 and 10 degrees, 220 lb between 10 and 90 degrees. Maximum part swing is 16.3 in (414 mm). Anyone planning heavy fixtures should size them against the lower figure, since most 5-axis work is done tilted.
The spindle matches that of the GEN MILL 4024: 25 HP peak, 20 HP on the 30 min rating and 90 ft-lb at 1,500 rpm, at 12,000 rpm with 15,000 rpm optional. A 40+1 twin-arm changer with a chain-drive storage rack changes tools in 2.8 sec. Coolant is supplied at 300 psi (20 bar) from a 97 gallon (367 liter) tank. Weight is 15,708 lb (7,120 kg), the same figure the maker gives for the GEN MILL 4024.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 34.64 in (880 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 23.62 in (600 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 18.80 in (480 mm) |
| Throat | 22.44 in (570 mm) spindle center to Z-axis way covers |
| Table Size | 12.6 in (320 mm) platter diameter, rotary table |
| Max Table Load | 330 lb (A axis at 0 - 10 degrees); 220 lb (A axis at 10 - 90 degrees) |
| Max Part Swing | 16.3 in (414 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 25 HP peak, 20 HP 30 min duty rating (S1 / S2 / S3 = 11 / 15 / 18.5 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (15,000 rpm optional), inline direct drive |
| Spindle Torque | 90 ft-lb at 1,500 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 (BT 40 optional) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.0002 in / 12 in (±0.005 mm over 300 mm travel), JIS6338 |
| Repeatability | ±0.0001 in / 12 in (±0.003 mm over 300 mm travel), JIS6338 |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 1,417 ipm (36 m/min) X, Y; 1,260 ipm (32 m/min) Z |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.02 - 393 ipm (10 m/min) |
| Axis Motor Power | 5 HP (3.5 kW) X, Y, Z |
| Ballscrews | 40 mm, 12 mm pitch (X, Y, Z) |
| Tool Capacity | 40+1, twin-arm, chain-drive storage rack |
| Tool Change Time | 2.8 sec tool-to-tool |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 5.90 in (150 mm); 3.15 in (80 mm) with adjacent tools |
| Max Tool Length | 11.81 in (300 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15 lb (7 kg) |
| Air Requirement | 85 psi at 14 scfm |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 97 gallons (367 liters) |
| Coolant Pressure | 300 psi (20 bar) |
| Power Requirement | 38 kVA, 220 VAC ±5%, 60 Hz |
| Machine Dimensions | 115 x 82 x 116 in (W x D x H), add 48 in on left side for conveyor |
| Machine Weight | 15,708 lb (7,120 kg) |
Specifications sourced from expandmachinery.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 12.6 in (320 mm) trunnion platter with a 16.3 in (414 mm) part swing
- Glass scale feedback on all five axes and roller bearing ways
- 25 HP peak spindle with 90 ft-lb at 1,500 rpm
- Available as 4 + 1 or full 5-axis simultaneous
- 40+1 tool changer and 300 psi (20 bar) coolant
Limitations
- Table load drops to 220 lb once the A axis is tilted beyond 10 degrees
- Z travel is 18.80 in (480 mm), and the trunnion uses part of it
- Tool change takes 2.8 sec
- Full simultaneous 5-axis is one of two configurations, so the control level must be specified
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It depends on tilt. The maximum work-table load is 330 lb with the A axis at 0 - 10 degrees and 220 lb with the A axis at 10 - 90 degrees. The platter is 12.6 in (320 mm) in diameter and the maximum part swing is 16.3 in (414 mm).
02
It is available either as a 4 + 1 machine or with 5-axis simultaneous control, according to Expand Machinery's feature list. In 4 + 1 form the rotary axes position the part between cuts; simultaneous control is needed for continuous 5-axis contouring. Glass scale feedback is listed on all five axes.
03
A 12,000 rpm inline direct-drive spindle with a CAT 40 taper, rated 25 HP peak and 20 HP on the 30 min duty rating, with 90 ft-lb at 1,500 rpm. A 15,000 rpm spindle and a BT 40 taper are optional. The feature list describes it as a beltless Big-Plus spindle with a chiller.
04
X, Y and Z travel 34.64 in (880 mm), 23.62 in (600 mm) and 18.80 in (480 mm). Rapids are 1,417 ipm (36 m/min) in X and Y and 1,260 ipm (32 m/min) in Z, with a cutting feed range of 0.02 - 393 ipm (10 m/min).
05
40+1 in a twin-arm changer with a chain-drive storage rack, at 2.8 sec tool-to-tool. Tools can be 5.90 in (150 mm) in diameter, or 3.15 in (80 mm) with adjacent tools, up to 11.81 in (300 mm) long and 15 lb (7 kg).
