Hermle C 250 GEN2
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Table Size
Rapid Traverse
x axis travel
y axis travel
z axis travel
How much does the Hermle C 250 GEN2 cost?
Estimated price range
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 250 GEN2 is shown on Hermle's page with its rigid clamping table: a fixed table of 800 × 616 mm (31.5 × 24.3 in) that carries 1,100 kg (2,425 lb), under travels of 600 mm (23.6 in) in X, 550 mm (21.7 in) in Y and 450 mm (17.7 in) in Z. In that form it works as a three-axis machine for heavy plates and fixtures, with no swivelling table to limit the load.
The load figure belongs to the fixed table. The C 250 technical data gives 300 kg for the swivelling rotary table, offered as Ø 320 mm or Ø 450 x 360 mm, and 1,100 kg for the rigid clamping table. The collision circle of 770 mm (30.3 in) at A=0 degrees and the workpiece body of Ø 450 / H 355 mm on the same page are swivelling-table figures. A buyer therefore decides first which table the machine is for: heavy work clamped flat, or lighter parts machined on five sides.
The fixed table is longer than the X travel and wider than the Y travel, so a plate that fills it cannot be reached edge to edge by the spindle. Clearance above the table is listed as max. 550 mm, which is more than the 450 mm (17.7 in) of Z and leaves room for tall fixtures.
Three spindle speeds are offered, 15,000, 16,000 and 20,000 rpm, rapid traverse is 35 m/min and the control is the Heidenhain TNC7 on a mineral cast base. The C 400 GEN2 follows the same pattern one size up, with a 1070 × 700 mm (42.1 × 27.6 in) fixed table and 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Collision Circle | 770 mm (30.3 in) at A=0 degrees |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 35 m/min. |
| Machine Base | Mineral cast |
| CNC Control | Heidenhain TNC7 |
| Strkreis | Ø 770 mm |
| Verfahrweg | 600 x 550 x 450 mm |
| Maulweite | max. 550 mm |
| Krper | Ø 450 / H 355 mm |
| Rotational Speed | 15000/16000/20000 1/min |
| Rigid Clamping Table | 800 x 616 mm |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 rpm (spindle options) |
| Table Size | 800 × 616 mm (31.5 × 24.3 in), fixed table |
| Max Table Load | 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) |
Specifications sourced from hermle.de — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) on a fixed table of 800 × 616 mm (31.5 × 24.3 in)
- Clearance of max. 550 mm above the table with 450 mm (17.7 in) of Z travel
- Three spindle speeds to choose from: 15,000, 16,000 or 20,000 rpm
- Mineral cast machine base with the Heidenhain TNC7 control
- The same machine is listed as the C 250 with a swivelling rotary table of Ø 320 mm or Ø 450 x 360 mm for 5-axis work
Limitations
- The 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) rating is for the fixed table; the C 250 data gives 300 kg for the swivelling rotary table
- The 800 × 616 mm (31.5 × 24.3 in) table is larger than the 600 mm (23.6 in) by 550 mm (21.7 in) of X and Y travel
- Rapid traverse is 35 m/min, against X 45 (60), Y 45 (60), Z 40 (60) m/min on the C 32 U GEN2
- Spindle speeds stop at 20,000 rpm, where the C 42 U GEN2 list continues to 25,000 and 42,000 rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both versions exist. Hermle's page lists a rigid clamping table of 800 x 616 mm with a load of 1,100 kg (2,425 lb), and the C 250 technical data also lists a swivelling rotary table of Ø 320 mm or Ø 450 x 360 mm with an A-axis range of +/- 115°. Make sure a quotation states which table is included.
02
The fixed table of 800 × 616 mm (31.5 × 24.3 in) carries 1,100 kg (2,425 lb). For the C 250 with the swivelling rotary table the listed load is 300 kg, so the heavy rating does not carry over to 5-axis work.
03
600 mm (23.6 in) in X, 550 mm (21.7 in) in Y and 450 mm (17.7 in) in Z, with rapid traverse of 35 m/min. The fixed table measures 800 × 616 mm (31.5 × 24.3 in), which exceeds the X and Y travels, so the spindle does not cover the whole table surface.
04
The C 400 GEN2 is larger in every direction: 850 mm (33.5 in) of X, 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z, with a 1070 × 700 mm (42.1 × 27.6 in) fixed table rated for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). Both are listed at 35 m/min, with 15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 rpm spindle options and the Heidenhain TNC7.
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