GF Machining Mikron VCE 1600 Pro
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Overview
The Mikron VCE 1600 Pro is a production-oriented VMC from GF Machining Solutions VCE Pro series, designed for shops needing reliable high-uptime milling with GF build quality at a more accessible price than the MILL P or MILL E series.
Travels: 1,600 x 900 x 800 mm (63.0 x 35.4 x 31.5 in). Table: 1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in), 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) capacity.
Standard spindle runs at 16,000 RPM with BT40/HSK-A63 taper. 24-pocket magazine (expandable to 60). Heidenhain TNC 640 control. Pricing: $250,000 to $380,000.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Table Size | 1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 3000 kg |
| Max Spindle Speed | 16,000 RPM (10,000 / 6,000 RPM options) |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 / HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 / 60 pockets - HSK-A6330 / 40 / 60 pockets - ISO & BT4024 / 40 pockets - ISO & BT50 |
| CNC Control | Heidenhain TNC 640 |
| Travel X Y Z | 2000 x 900 x 800 mm |
| Feed Rate X Y Z | 20 m/min |
| Rapid Feed Rate Xy Z | 40 m/min |
| Working Table | 2100 x 850 mm |
| Working Spindle | 16'000 rpm - HSK-A63 / ISO & BT 4010'000 rpm - ISO & BT406'000 rpm - ISO & BT50 |
| Automation | System 3R Workpartner 1+, Transformer WorkMaster & Transformer 6-axis |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,600 x 900 x 800 mm travels with 2,000 kg table capacity provides generous working volume
- GF build quality and thermal stability at the VCE Pro price point
- Multiple spindle speed options optimize for the dominant material
- HSK-A63 or BT40 taper maintains compatibility with standard tooling
- Tool magazine expandable to 60 pockets supports complex programs
- Heidenhain TNC 640 provides advanced contour processing and look-ahead
Limitations
- Lacks ITC thermal compensation and Step-Tec spindle of MILL P series
- Competes with established Japanese and Korean VMCs at similar prices
- 3-axis configuration requires refixturing for multi-face work
- Limited high-speed finishing vs dedicated HSM machines with 30K+ RPM
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
GF Machining Solutions quotes the VCE 1600 Pro per configuration and publishes no list price. The main variables are the spindle, where 16,000 RPM HSK-A63/BT40, 10,000 RPM BT40 and 6,000 RPM BT50 are genuinely different machines in use, then magazine capacity, the Heidenhain TNC 640 option list, and whether you attach System 3R Workpartner or Transformer automation. Workholding for a 1,700 x 850 mm table rated to 3,000 kg, plus tooling and rigging, sits outside the machine quote and is significant at this size.
02
VCE Pro is below MILL E. MILL E has higher speeds, better thermal management, broader automation. VCE Pro offers solid capability at lower cost.
03
16,000 RPM (10,000 / 6,000 RPM options)
04
Compatible with System 3R pallets and robotic loading.
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