Hermle C 52 U

Est. $700,000 - $1,100,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hermle.de Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

x axis travel

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

y axis travel

1,100 mm (43.3 in)

z axis travel

750 mm (29.5 in)

table diameter

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

tool magazine

42 positions (expandable to 160)

chip to chip time

4.5 seconds

How much does the Hermle C 52 U cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$700,000 - $1,100,000 (new)

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 52 U is a large 5-axis machining centre with 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of X, 1,100 mm (43.3 in) of Y and 750 mm (29.5 in) of Z travel, a Ø 1100 mm swivelling rotary table and a max. table loading of 2000 kg. It is built for parts that are both big and heavy: mould bases, structural components and large housings machined on five sides.

Hermle gives the workpiece body as Ø 1100 / H 810 mm inside a collision circle of Ø 1290 mm, with vertical table clearance of max. 950 mm (37.4 in). The Y travel matches the table diameter, so the spindle can cover the full width of a part that fills the table. A part at the full 810 mm height takes most of that clearance, and tool length has to be planned for the remainder.

Three spindle speeds are listed: 9,000, 14,000 and 18,000 rpm. That is a lower range than on smaller machines in the family: the C 650 and C 250 lists both run to 20,000 rpm. Lower speeds fit the larger cutters and longer tools a machine of this size tends to carry. A shop that needs very high speed for small tools should note that nothing above 18,000 rpm is offered here.

Rapid traverse is 60 m/min in all three axes, which keeps positioning moves short across travels of a metre and more. The tool magazine holds 42 positions and is expandable to 160, with a chip-to-chip time of 4.5 seconds. The machine base is mineral cast and the supply is 400V, 3-phase.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Z Axis Travel	750 mm (29.5 in)
Table Diameter	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Tool Magazine	42 positions (expandable to 160)
Chip to Chip Time	4.5 seconds
Machine Base	Mineral cast
Power Supply	400V, 3-phase
Traverse Path	1000 x 1100 x 750 mm
Body	Ø 1100 / H 810 mm
Collision Circle	Ø 1290 mm
Vertical Table Clearance	max. 950 mm
Rotational Speed	9000/14000/18000 1/min
Rapid Traverse Linear X Y Z	60–60–60 m/min.
Swivelling Rotary Table	Ø 1100 mm
Max Table Loading	2000 kg
Vertical Clearance	950 mm (37.4 in) max

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Max. table loading of 2000 kg on a Ø 1100 mm swivelling rotary table
Workpiece body of Ø 1100 / H 810 mm inside a Ø 1290 mm collision circle
60 m/min rapid traverse in X, Y and Z, with no slower axis
42 tool positions, expandable to 160, and a 4.5 seconds chip-to-chip time
1,100 mm (43.3 in) of Y travel covers the full diameter of the table

Limitations

Spindle speeds stop at 18,000 rpm; the C 650 and C 250 are both listed up to 20,000 rpm
The lowest of the three spindles runs at 9,000 rpm, which limits small-tool work unless a faster one is specified
X travel of 1,000 mm (39.4 in) is shorter than the Ø 1100 mm table, so a part that fills the table relies on table rotation to be reached everywhere
A part at the full 810 mm height leaves limited tool room under a clearance of max. 950 mm (37.4 in)

Best For

Large 5-axis parts up to Ø 1100 mm and 810 mm high Heavy workpieces and fixtures up to the 2000 kg table loading Mould and die blocks that need five-sided access in one clamping Jobs with large tool sets: 42 positions, expandable to 160

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large a workpiece can the Hermle C 52 U take?

Hermle lists the workpiece body as Ø 1100 / H 810 mm, the collision circle as Ø 1290 mm and the max. table loading as 2000 kg. Travels are 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in X, 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Y and 750 mm (29.5 in) in Z, and vertical table clearance is max. 950 mm (37.4 in).

02 What spindle speeds are offered on the C 52 U?

Three: 9,000, 14,000 and 18,000 rpm. The listed data for this model gives no power or torque for them, so request the ratings when choosing. For comparison, the C 650 is listed with 15,000 rpm (SK 40) or 16,000 rpm or 20,000 rpm (HSK A 63) spindles.

03 How does the C 52 U compare with the C 52 U MT?

The C 52 U MT is listed with the same travels of 1,000 mm (39.4 in), 1,100 mm (43.3 in) and 750 mm (29.5 in), the same 9,000 / 14,000 / 18,000 rpm spindle options, rapids of X 60, Y 60, Z 60 m/min and a table load of 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). Its table is given as Ø 1150 mm, where the C 52 U has a swivelling rotary table of Ø 1100 mm.

04 How many tools does the C 52 U carry and how fast is the tool change?

The tool magazine has 42 positions and is expandable to 160. The chip-to-chip time is listed as 4.5 seconds. On large parts with long cycle times the magazine size usually matters more than the change time, since sister tools for unattended running take up positions.