Hermle G 500

Q: How much does the Hermle G 500 cost?

Our best estimate for the Hermle G 500 is $1,500,000 - $2,500,000. This is an estimate for a 5-axis machining centers in this class, not a quote from Hermle; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/hermle-g-500#price; the request is passed to Hermle or an authorised dealer.

Est. $1,500,000 - $2,500,000 Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

18,000 rpm (24,000 rpm optional)

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63

Accuracy

+/-0.006 mm

x y z travel

2,000 mm / 1,500 mm / 1,000 mm

fixed table size

2,500 mm x 1,600 mm

max workpiece weight

5,000 kg

How much does the Hermle G 500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$1,500,000 - $2,500,000

Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Hermle. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hermle G 500 is listed as a gantry 5-axis machining centre with travels of 2,000 mm / 1,500 mm / 1,000 mm in X, Y and Z over a fixed table of 2,500 mm x 1,600 mm. The base is given as mineral cast with a welded steel gantry. Treat the listed figures as a starting point and confirm each of them against the documentation of the actual machine before planning work around it.

The table does not move, and the maximum workpiece weight is 5,000 kg. An A-axis swivel of +/-120 degrees and a continuous 360 degrees C-axis are listed all the same, which on a fixed-table machine implies that the rotary motion happens at the spindle and the part stays still. That suits heavy or awkward workpieces that should not be tilted. The table is larger than the X and Y travels, so a part that fills it cannot be reached edge to edge.

The spindle is an HSK-A63 unit listed at 18,000 rpm and 37 kW (continuous), with 24,000 rpm optional. No torque is listed. The feed rate maximum is 40 m/min, the magazine holds 60 tools with 120 optional, and the listed positioning accuracy is +/-0.006 mm. The control is Heidenhain TNC 640 or Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Y Z Travel	2,000 mm / 1,500 mm / 1,000 mm
Fixed Table Size	2,500 mm x 1,600 mm
Max Workpiece Weight	5,000 kg
Max Spindle Speed	18,000 rpm (24,000 rpm optional)
Spindle Motor Power	37 kW (continuous)
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63
A Axis Swivel Range	+/-120 degrees
C Axis	360 degrees (continuous)
Feed Rate Max	40 m/min
Tool Magazine Capacity	60 tools (120 optional)
Positioning Accuracy	+/-0.006 mm
Machine Base	Mineral cast / welded steel gantry
CNC Control	Heidenhain TNC 640 or Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl

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

Travels of 2,000 mm / 1,500 mm / 1,000 mm over a fixed table of 2,500 mm x 1,600 mm
Maximum workpiece weight of 5,000 kg on a table that stays still during 5-axis work
HSK-A63 spindle listed at 18,000 rpm and 37 kW (continuous), with 24,000 rpm optional
A-axis swivel of +/-120 degrees together with a continuous 360 degrees C-axis
Listed positioning accuracy of +/-0.006 mm

Limitations

The 24,000 rpm spindle and the 120-tool magazine are optional; the standard figures are 18,000 rpm and 60 tools
No spindle torque is listed, so low-speed cutting capacity in steel cannot be judged from the figures
The 2,500 mm x 1,600 mm table is larger than the 2,000 mm and 1,500 mm of X and Y travel
No machine weight, footprint or power supply is listed, all of which matter for a machine of this size

Best For

Large plates, moulds and structural parts within 2,000 mm / 1,500 mm / 1,000 mm Heavy workpieces up to 5,000 kg that are better left stationary 5-sided machining in one clamping with the +/-120 degrees A-axis Small-tool finishing with the optional 24,000 rpm spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large a part can the G 500 take?

The listed travels are 2,000 mm / 1,500 mm / 1,000 mm and the fixed table is 2,500 mm x 1,600 mm, with a maximum workpiece weight of 5,000 kg. The table is bigger than the X and Y travels, so the reachable area is set by the travels, not by the table.

02 What spindle is listed for the G 500?

An HSK-A63 spindle at 18,000 rpm with 37 kW (continuous). A 24,000 rpm spindle is listed as optional. No torque figure is given for either, so ask for the torque curve if the work includes roughing in steel or other tough materials.

03 How many tools does the G 500 carry?

60 tools in the listed magazine, with 120 optional. All of them use the HSK-A63 interface. The figures give no maximum tool length, diameter or weight, so check those limits for long-reach tooling.

04 How does the G 500 compare in size with the C 650?

It is listed as a much larger machine. The C 650 has 1,050 mm, 900 mm and 600 mm of travel, while the listed figures for the G 500 are 2,000 mm / 1,500 mm / 1,000 mm, close to double in X.