Ganesh GEN MILL 5X-16
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Spindle Power
x axis travel
y axis travel
z axis travel
How much does the Ganesh GEN MILL 5X-16 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Compact travels and a heavy structure define the GEN MILL 5X-16. X travel is 15.75 in (400 mm) and Y and Z are 13.78 in (350 mm) each, yet the machine weighs 16,534 lb (7,500 kg), more than the GEN MILL 5X-12 at 15,708 lb (7,120 kg) with over twice the X stroke. Expand Machinery titles it a 5-axis high precision VMC with probes and glass scales.
The work envelope is stated as a cylinder: 430 mm in diameter and 380 mm high. That is large relative to the linear travels, which is characteristic of a machine designed around its rotary table instead of a trunnion added to a 3-axis base. The spindle nose runs 5.9 to 19.68 in (150 - 500 mm) from the table surface.
A 15,000 rpm direct-drive spindle is standard here, where the GEN MILL 5X-8 and GEN MILL 5X-12 start at 12,000 rpm. Its dual-winding motor gives 70 ft-lb (95.5 Nm) from 0 to 1,500 rpm, with 20 HP peak and 15 HP on the 30-minute rating. CAT 40 is standard and BT 40 or HSK 63 optional. All three linear axes rapid at 1,417 ipm (36 m/min), including Z, and each has a 4.7 HP (3.5 kW) drive on 40 mm ballscrews.
Glass scale feedback on all five axes, roller bearing ways, a spindle chiller and 300 psi through-the-tool coolant are in the feature list, and the machine can be supplied as 4 + 1 or 5-axis simultaneous. Tool changes take 3.2 sec. Tool size is tight: 3.93 in (100 mm) maximum diameter, 2.95 in (75 mm) with adjacent tools, and 10 in (250 mm) in length. The electrical supply is 65 kVA, a large figure for a machine of this travel, so check the shop service before ordering.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 13.78 in (350 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 13.78 in (350 mm) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 5.9 - 19.68 in (150 - 500 mm) |
| Throat | 16.73 in (425 mm) spindle center to Z-axis way covers |
| Max Workpiece Size | 430 mm diameter / 380 mm height |
| Spindle Motor Power | 20 HP peak, 15 HP 30-minute duty rating |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm, direct drive |
| Spindle Torque | 70 ft-lb (95.5 Nm), 0 - 1,500 rpm, dual winding motor |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 (BT 40, HSK 63 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 1,417 ipm (36 m/min) X, Y, Z |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 0.04 - 394 ipm (10,000 mm/min) |
| Axis Motor Power | 4.7 HP (3.5 kW) X, Y, Z |
| Ballscrews | 40 mm diameter, 12 mm pitch (X, Y, Z) |
| Tool Change Time | 3.2 sec tool-to-tool |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 3.93 in (100 mm); 2.95 in (75 mm) with adjacent tools |
| Max Tool Length | 10 in (250 mm) from gage line |
| Max Tool Weight | 15 lb (7 kg) |
| Air Requirement | 85 psi at 14 scfm |
| Power Requirement | 65 kVA, 220 VAC ±5%, 60 Hz |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 87 gallons (330 liters) |
| Coolant Pressure | 300 psi (20 bar) |
| Machine Weight | 16,534 lb (7,500 kg) |
Specifications sourced from expandmachinery.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Glass scale feedback on all five axes, with probes named in the maker's title
- 15,000 rpm direct-drive Big-Plus spindle with 70 ft-lb (95.5 Nm) from 0 to 1,500 rpm
- 1,417 ipm (36 m/min) rapids in X, Y and Z
- Workpieces up to 430 mm in diameter and 380 mm high
- 16,534 lb (7,500 kg) of machine behind 15.75 in (400 mm) of X travel
Limitations
- Linear travels are short: 15.75 in (400 mm) in X and 13.78 in (350 mm) in Y and Z
- Tool diameter is limited to 2.95 in (75 mm) with adjacent tools
- Tool change takes 3.2 sec
- Needs a 65 kVA electrical supply at 220 VAC
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Maximum workpiece dimension is 430 mm in diameter and 380 mm in height. Linear travels are 15.75 in (400 mm) in X and 13.78 in (350 mm) in Y and Z, and the spindle nose to table distance is 5.9 - 19.68 in (150 - 500 mm). The specification table does not state a table load.
02
A 15,000 rpm direct-drive spindle with a dual-winding motor: 70 ft-lb (95.5 Nm) from 0 to 1,500 rpm, 20 HP peak and 15 HP on the 30-minute duty rating. The taper is CAT 40, with BT 40 and HSK 63 optional. The feature list calls it an inline beltless Big-Plus spindle and adds a spindle chiller.
03
The published tool count is inconsistent for this model, so confirm it with Expand Machinery. The changer is a twin-arm high-speed type with a 3.2 sec tool-to-tool time. Tools may be up to 3.93 in (100 mm) in diameter, or 2.95 in (75 mm) with adjacent tools, 10 in (250 mm) long from the gage line and 15 lb (7 kg).
04
Either. Expand Machinery lists the machine as available in 4 + 1 or 5-axis simultaneous form. Choose simultaneous control if the parts have blended 3D surfaces that need the tool axis to move while cutting; 4 + 1 is enough for machining several faces in one setup.
05
A 65 kVA connected load at 220 VAC ±5%, 60 Hz, and air at 85 psi and 14 scfm. Coolant capacity is 87 gallons (330 liters) at 300 psi (20 bar). The machine weighs 16,534 lb (7,500 kg).
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