Mägerle MFP 50

$500,000 - $800,000 Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

working zone x

500 mm (19.7 in)

working zone y

400 mm (15.7 in)

working zone z

400 mm (15.7 in)

rotary table diameter

500 mm (19.7 in)

cnc axes

5-axis simultaneous (X, Y, Z, B swivel, C rotary)

b axis swivel range

0° to 105° (vertical to horizontal+)

Overview

The Mägerle MFP 50 is a modular 5-axis CNC grinding center that breaks from the traditional dedicated surface grinder concept by combining surface grinding, profile grinding, and cylindrical grinding operations on a single highly flexible platform. With a 500 mm working zone and a modular spindle head concept that accepts multiple grinding spindle configurations, the MFP 50 is designed for shops and aerospace suppliers that need to consolidate multiple grinding operations into one machine rather than maintaining a fleet of dedicated single-process grinders.

The MFP (Multi-Function Platform) concept centers on the machine's B-axis swiveling spindle head, which can be oriented from vertical (0°) to horizontal (90°) and any angle in between — enabling the wheel to approach the workpiece from the optimal direction for each grinding operation. Combined with the X, Y, Z linear axes and a C-axis rotary table, the MFP 50 achieves true 5-axis simultaneous grinding. This allows the machine to complete operations in a single clamping that would otherwise require three or four separate machines and multiple setups.

Mägerle's modular architecture allows the MFP 50 to be configured with different grinding spindle types — cup wheels for face grinding, straight wheels for cylindrical OD and ID grinding, and profiled wheels for surface and profile grinding. The machine accepts both conventional and superabrasive wheel types, with spindle power options up to 30 kW and peripheral speeds up to 80 m/s. A CNC dressing unit with diamond form roll or single-point diamond is standard, enabling in-cycle wheel reconditioning.

The MFP 50 is particularly popular among aerospace subcontractors, medical device manufacturers, and precision tooling producers who work with complex 3D geometries in difficult materials. Pricing ranges from $500,000 to $800,000 new. The MFP 50's primary competition comes from purpose-built 5-axis grinders like the Kellenberger Kel-Varia and United Grinding's own Studer S131 in the multi-process grinding segment.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Working Zone X	500 mm (19.7 in)
Working Zone Y	400 mm (15.7 in)
Working Zone Z	400 mm (15.7 in)
Rotary Table Diameter	500 mm (19.7 in)
Cnc Axes	5-axis simultaneous (X, Y, Z, B swivel, C rotary)
B Axis Swivel Range	0° to 105° (vertical to horizontal+)
Max Workpiece Weight	250 kg (550 lb)
Grinding Spindle Power	Up to 30 kW (40.2 HP)
Max Wheel Peripheral Speed	80 m/s
Max Grinding Wheel Diameter	400 mm (15.7 in)
Spindle Configurations	Multiple: face cup, straight, profiled (modular)
Dressing System	CNC diamond form roll and single-point diamond
Machine Base	Polymer concrete with thermal stabilization
CNC Control	Siemens 840D sl with Mägerle MFP software suite
Automation Interface	Robot loading, zero-point pallet systems

Specifications sourced from maegerle.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

5-axis simultaneous grinding with B-axis swiveling spindle head consolidates surface, profile, cylindrical OD, and ID grinding into one machine — eliminating multiple setups and reclamping errors
Modular spindle head accepts different wheel configurations (cup, straight, profiled) within the same machine, providing genuine multi-process flexibility without changing machines
500 mm rotary C-axis table enables continuous rotational positioning for complex 3D geometries, circular features, and rotational indexing of multi-blade components
Up to 30 kW spindle power with 80 m/s wheel speed supports both conventional and superabrasive CBN applications across a wide material range

Limitations

The 500 mm working zone limits the machine to relatively compact workpieces — shops grinding large aerospace structural parts or long components need the MFP 100 or dedicated long-table machines
5-axis grinding process development is complex — programming, wheel selection, and dressing strategy for each part feature requires experienced grinding engineers and significant process development time
At $500,000–$800,000, the MFP 50 commands a significant premium over dedicated single-process grinders; the investment only makes sense when multi-process consolidation benefits are realized

Best For

Aerospace and medical device manufacturers grinding complex 3D components — implant surfaces, turbine blade platforms, valve bodies — that combine flat, cylindrical, and profiled features requiring multiple grinding operations Precision tooling producers needing to complete complex cutting tool geometries — including clearance faces, relief angles, and gash forms — in a single clamping Contract grinding shops serving multiple industries that want one versatile platform capable of handling a wide variety of part types rather than multiple dedicated grinders R&D and prototype grinding applications where the process flexibility of the MFP 50 allows rapid adaptation to new part geometries without machine changeover

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does 'modular' mean in the context of the Mägerle MFP 50?

The MFP 50's modular concept refers to its ability to accept different spindle head configurations — face cup wheels oriented axially for face grinding, peripheral wheels oriented radially for OD and profile grinding, and internal grinding spindles for ID operations. These configurations can be changed (typically requiring setup time), and within a cycle, the B-axis swivel of the spindle head repositions the wheel without changing the spindle. This modularity allows one machine to replace multiple dedicated grinders.

02 How does the B-axis swivel work on the MFP 50?

The B-axis is a swiveling spindle head that rotates the grinding spindle from 0° (vertical axis, face grinding) through to 105° past horizontal. At 0°, a cup wheel grinds flat surfaces like a vertical spindle surface grinder. At 90°, a straight wheel grinds in the horizontal orientation like a conventional surface or cylindrical grinder. At intermediate angles, the wheel approaches the workpiece at the optimal angle for each profiled feature. The B-axis can move simultaneously with the linear axes for true 5-axis surface generation.

03 Can the MFP 50 replace a cylindrical grinder?

For many applications, yes. The MFP 50's C-axis rotary table and B-axis swivel enable OD cylindrical grinding of features on rotational or prismatic workpieces. With the grinding spindle horizontal and the C-axis rotating the workpiece, the machine can grind cylindrical, tapered, and complex OD profiles. However, for high-volume pure cylindrical grinding of shaft-type workpieces, a dedicated cylindrical grinder like the Studer S33 will typically be more productive. The MFP 50 excels when the workpiece has a mix of features requiring multiple grinding approaches.

04 What industries use the Mägerle MFP 50?

The MFP 50 is used primarily in aerospace (turbine components, structural parts), medical devices (implant surfaces, surgical tool grinding), precision tooling (cutting tools, forming tools), automotive (fuel injection components, transmission parts), and general precision engineering. Any application combining flat, cylindrical, and profiled features in difficult materials benefits from the MFP 50's multi-process capability.

05 How does the MFP 50 compare to the MFP 100?

The MFP 100 is the larger platform with a 1,000 mm working zone, accommodating substantially larger and heavier workpieces. The MFP 50 is optimized for compact to medium-sized components up to approximately 500 mm in the largest dimension and 250 kg. Both machines share the same modular spindle concept, B-axis swivel, and Siemens 840D sl control. Choose MFP 50 for precision compact components; choose MFP 100 for large aerospace structural parts and assemblies.