Hermle C 42 U GEN2

The Hermle C 42 U GEN2 is the updated generation of Hermle's mid-size High-Performance Line 5-axis machining center, featuring upgraded rapids, doubled table capacity, and the latest control options. With 800 x 800 x 550 mm (31.5 x 31.5 x 21.7 in) of X/Y/Z travel and a 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) table load capacity — doubled from the original C 42 U's 700 kg — the GEN2 opens the machine to heavier workpieces and more aggressive fixturing.

The swiveling rotary table measures 800 mm (31.5 in) diameter with a collision circle of 990 mm (39.0 in) and maximum vertical table clearance of 700 mm. The A-axis provides +/- 115 degrees of swivel with 360-degree continuous C-axis rotation. The modified gantry architecture positions all linear axes in the spindle carrier for optimal dynamic accuracy.

Spindle options span 15,000 to 42,000 rpm including 16,000, 20,000, and 25,000 rpm variants on HSK-A63 tooling. Rapid traverse is a significant upgrade to 45 m/min (1,772 ipm) on X and Y with optional 60 m/min, and 40 m/min on Z with optional 60 m/min. The mineral-cast base weighs approximately 14,000 kg total.

The C 42 U GEN2 sits in the sweet spot of the High-Performance Line — large enough for serious aerospace and mold work, but compact enough for efficient automation cells. It competes with the DMG Mori DMU 80 eVo and Makino a81nx. New pricing runs $580,000-$850,000.

Positioning accuracy remains +/- 0.005 mm with repeatability of +/- 0.003 mm. The faster rapids and doubled table load make the GEN2 a more productive machine than its predecessor without sacrificing the accuracy Hermle is known for.