2016 HERMLE C 32 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2016 Hermle C 32 is a 5-axis vertical machining center manufactured by Berthold Hermle AG, offering enhanced work envelope and payload capacity relative to the compact C 22 platform. The machine features Hermle's swiveling rotary table design with a 25.6-inch by 21.3-inch table and a 33.1-inch collision circle, enabling full simultaneous 5-axis contouring for complex and medium-weight workpieces. The work envelope spans 25.6 inches in X, 25.6 inches in Y, and 19.7 inches in Z. The high-speed spindle is rated at approximately 41.6 to 56.3 HP at 20% CDF depending on spindle configuration, with a standard maximum speed of 15,000 RPM and optional high-speed configurations available. The TNC 640 CNC control delivers full simultaneous 5-axis contouring, high-speed machining cycles, advanced tool management, and integrated thermal compensation, supporting the complex part programs required for aerospace, medical, and precision die-mold manufacturing. Hermle's trunnion-table architecture centers the workpiece in the rotational envelope to maximize rigidity and accuracy during simultaneous 5-axis cuts, while the machine's robust cast-iron structure and precision spindle bearing system support tight tolerances across extended production runs. Automation provisions including pallet changers and robot interfaces enable unattended and lights-out production modes. Weighing approximately 24,251 pounds, the C 32 represents Hermle's mid-size 5-axis offering, combining the company's precision engineering heritage with the capacity for larger, more complex workpieces in a production-capable format.