Hermle C 22 U GEN2

Est. $380,000 - $550,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hermle.de Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

Y Travel

600 mm (23.6 in)

Z Travel

330 mm (13 in)

Max Spindle

15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 30,000 / 42,000 rpm (spindle options)

Table Size

ø 320 mm

Rapid Traverse

30 (50) m/min.

How much does the Hermle C 22 U GEN2 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$380,000 - $550,000

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 C 22 U GEN2 takes workpieces up to Ø 450 × H 415 mm (Ø 17.7 × H 16.3 in) and 300 kg (661 lb) on a ø 320 mm swivelling rotary table, inside travels of 450 mm (17.7 in) in X, 600 mm (23.6 in) in Y and 330 mm (13 in) in Z. The workpiece is wider than the table face, so large parts sit on a fixture or pallet that overhangs the table and has to clear the Ø 610 mm (24 in) collision circle.

The step from the C 12 U GEN2 is in the plane and in the load, not in height. The C 12 U GEN2 has 350 mm (13.8 in) of X and 440 mm (17.3 in) of Y and carries 100 kg (220 lb). The C 22 U GEN2 keeps the same Z travel and the same table diameter, adds travel in both horizontal axes and carries three times the weight.

Table clearance is listed as max. 515 mm (20.3 in), or 500 mm (19.7 in) on the MT version. Hermle offers six spindle speeds, 15,000, 16,000, 20,000, 25,000, 30,000 and 42,000 rpm, and two controls, the Heidenhain TNC7 or the Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. Rapids are 30 (50) m/min, the tool magazine is expandable to 55 positions and the base is mineral cast.

Above it sits the C 32 U GEN2 with 650 mm (25.6 in) in X and Y, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Z and a 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) table load. The C 32 U GEN2 list of spindle speeds has no 30,000 rpm entry, so that speed is one option the smaller machine has and the larger one lacks.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Collision Circle	Ø 610 mm (24 in)
Tool Magazine	36 positions (expandable to 55)
Rapid Traverse Rate	30 (50) m/min.
Machine Base	Mineral cast
CNC Control	Heidenhain TNC7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
Traverse Path	450 x 600 x 330 mm
Rotational Speed	15000/16000/20000/25000/30000/42000 1/min
Swivelling Rotary Table	ø 320 mm
X-Axis Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Y-Axis Travel	600 mm (23.6 in)
Z-Axis Travel	330 mm (13 in)
Max Workpiece Size	Ø 450 × H 415 mm (Ø 17.7 × H 16.3 in)
Table Clearance	max. 515 mm (20.3 in) / MT 500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 30,000 / 42,000 rpm (spindle options)
Table Size	ø 320 mm
Max Table Load	300 kg (661 lb)

Specifications sourced from hermle.de — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Workpieces up to Ø 450 × H 415 mm (Ø 17.7 × H 16.3 in), larger than the ø 320 mm table itself
300 kg (661 lb) table load, three times the 100 kg (220 lb) of the C 12 U GEN2
Choice of the Heidenhain TNC7 or the Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
Six spindle speeds including 30,000 rpm, which the C 32 U GEN2 does not list
Table clearance of max. 515 mm (20.3 in) over 330 mm (13 in) of Z travel

Limitations

Z travel is 330 mm (13 in), the same as the smaller C 12 U GEN2
The table face is ø 320 mm, so a Ø 450 mm part depends on an overhanging fixture
Table clearance drops to 500 mm (19.7 in) on the MT version
X travel of 450 mm (17.7 in) is shorter than Y, which constrains how long parts are oriented

Best For

5-axis parts up to Ø 450 × H 415 mm (Ø 17.7 × H 16.3 in) and 300 kg (661 lb) Work that has outgrown the 100 kg (220 lb) limit of the C 12 U GEN2 Small-tool machining at 30,000 or 42,000 rpm Shops that want to choose between the Heidenhain TNC7 and Siemens SINUMERIK ONE

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the maximum workpiece size on the Hermle C 22 U GEN2?

Hermle lists Ø 450 × H 415 mm (Ø 17.7 × H 16.3 in) with a table load of 300 kg (661 lb). The swivelling rotary table is ø 320 mm and the collision circle is Ø 610 mm (24 in), so a part at the full diameter is carried on a fixture that extends past the table.

02 Which controls are available on the C 22 U GEN2?

The Heidenhain TNC7 or the Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. The smaller C 12 U GEN2 is listed with the Heidenhain TNC7 only, so of the two only the C 22 U GEN2 lets a shop pick between both controls.

03 What is the table clearance on the C 22 U GEN2?

Table clearance is listed as max. 515 mm (20.3 in), and as 500 mm (19.7 in) for the MT version. With a workpiece height of up to 415 mm, a part at full height leaves limited room for the tool, so tool length should be checked on tall workpieces.

04 How does the C 22 U GEN2 compare with the C 32 U GEN2?

The C 32 U GEN2 has 650 mm (25.6 in) of X and Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z, a Ø 650 × 540 mm (Ø 25.6 × 21.3 in) table and a 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) load, with rapids of X 45 (60), Y 45 (60), Z 40 (60) m/min. The C 22 U GEN2 is listed at 30 (50) m/min and 300 kg (661 lb), and adds a 30,000 rpm spindle option.