Hermle C 32 U GEN2

Est. $480,000 - $680,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hermle.de Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

Y Travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

Z Travel

500 mm (19.7 in)

Max Spindle

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

Table Size

Ø 650 × 540 mm (Ø 25.6 × 21.3 in)

Rapid Traverse

X 45 (60), Y 45 (60), Z 40 (60) m/min

How much does the Hermle C 32 U GEN2 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$480,000 - $680,000

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 32 U GEN2 has a square working plane, 650 mm (25.6 in) in both X and Y, with 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z and a Ø 650 × 540 mm (Ø 25.6 × 21.3 in) swivelling rotary table rated for 1,000 kg (2,205 lb). Hermle gives the largest workpiece as Ø 650 × H 420 mm (Ø 25.6 × H 16.5 in) inside a collision circle of Ø 840 mm (33.1 in).

A tonne on a table of this size is the figure that defines the machine. It allows steel blocks, heavy vises and multi-part fixtures on a mid-sized 5-axis machine without running out of load capacity before running out of space. The neighbouring C 42 U GEN2 carries 1,400 kg (3,086 lb), but on 800 mm (31.5 in) of X and Y and a Ø 800 × 630 mm (Ø 31.5 × 24.8 in) table.

Rapids are X 45 (60), Y 45 (60), Z 40 (60) m/min. Z is the slower axis on the base figures, and the bracketed 60 m/min is a second, higher rating, so ask which one a quotation covers. The C 250 GEN2 is listed at 35 m/min by comparison.

Five spindle speeds are offered: 15,000, 16,000, 20,000, 25,000 and 42,000 rpm. As a guide to how far apart the ends of that list are, the C 32 U MT on the same travels is listed with 31 kW and 194 Nm at 15,000 rpm on HSK A 63, and with 35 kW and 17.5 Nm at 42,000 rpm on HSK E 40. Confirm the ratings for the C 32 U GEN2 itself before ordering.

Table clearance is listed as 600 / 635 mm (25 in), two figures with no condition attached. The control is the Heidenhain TNC7 or the Siemens SINUMERIK ONE, and the base is mineral cast.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Collision Circle	Ø 840 mm (33.1 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	X 45 (60), Y 45 (60), Z 40 (60) m/min
Machine Base	Mineral cast
CNC Control	Heidenhain TNC7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
Traverse Path	650 x 650 x 500 mm
Body	Ø 650 / H 420 mm
Rotational Speed	15000/16000/20000/25000/42000 1/min
Swivelling Rotary Table	Ø 650 x 540 mm
X-Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Y-Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Z-Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Workpiece Size	Ø 650 × H 420 mm (Ø 25.6 × H 16.5 in)
Table Clearance	600 / 635 mm (25 in)
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 42,000 rpm (spindle options)
Table Size	Ø 650 × 540 mm (Ø 25.6 × 21.3 in)
Max Table Load	1,000 kg (2,205 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,000 kg (2,205 lb) table load on a Ø 650 × 540 mm (Ø 25.6 × 21.3 in) swivelling rotary table
Equal X and Y travel of 650 mm (25.6 in), matching the Ø 650 mm workpiece diameter
Rapids of X 45 (60), Y 45 (60), Z 40 (60) m/min, against 35 m/min on the C 250 GEN2
Five spindle speeds from 15,000 to 42,000 rpm
Heidenhain TNC7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control on a mineral cast base

Limitations

Workpiece height is limited to 420 mm (16.5 in)
The base Z rapid is 40 m/min, slower than X and Y, unless the bracketed 60 m/min rating applies
The spindle list steps from 25,000 straight to 42,000 rpm, with nothing offered in between
Table clearance is given as 600 / 635 mm (25 in) without saying which configuration each figure belongs to

Best For

Heavy mid-sized 5-axis parts up to 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) Workpieces up to Ø 650 × H 420 mm (Ø 25.6 × H 16.5 in) Multi-part fixtures and steel blocks that exceed the load limits of smaller 5-axis tables Shops choosing between the Heidenhain TNC7 and Siemens SINUMERIK ONE

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much can the table of the Hermle C 32 U GEN2 carry?

The maximum table load is 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) on a swivelling rotary table of Ø 650 × 540 mm (Ø 25.6 × 21.3 in). The largest workpiece is Ø 650 × H 420 mm (Ø 25.6 × H 16.5 in) and the collision circle is Ø 840 mm (33.1 in). Fixture weight counts towards the load.

02 What are the travels and rapids of the C 32 U GEN2?

The traverse path is 650 x 650 x 500 mm: 650 mm (25.6 in) in X and Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) in Z. Rapids are listed as X 45 (60), Y 45 (60), Z 40 (60) m/min, so on the base figures Z is slower than the two horizontal axes and the bracketed rating is 60 m/min for all three.

03 Which spindle speeds does the C 32 U GEN2 offer?

Hermle lists 15,000, 16,000, 20,000, 25,000 and 42,000 rpm. The listed data for this model gives no power or torque figures. The C 32 U MT is listed with 31 kW and 194 Nm at 15,000 rpm and 31 kW and 98 Nm at 25,000 rpm on HSK A 63, which indicates how torque falls as speed rises.

04 How does the C 32 U GEN2 compare with the C 42 U GEN2?

The C 42 U GEN2 is the next size up: 800 mm (31.5 in) of X and Y, 550 mm (21.7 in) of Z, a Ø 800 × 630 mm (Ø 31.5 × 24.8 in) table and 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) of load. Both share the same rapid traverse row, the same five spindle speeds and the same two controls, so the decision comes down to part size and weight.