2020 HERMLE C 650 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2020 Hermle C 650 is a 5-axis vertical machining center from Berthold Hermle AG, occupying the large-format tier of Hermle's C-series simultaneous 5-axis portfolio. The machine features a swiveling rotary table with a 35.4-inch by 29.5-inch footprint—expandable to a 49.2-inch by 38.7-inch rigid clamping surface for 3-axis heavy machining—and provides a work envelope of 41.3 inches in X, 35.4 inches in Y, and 23.6 inches in Z. The high-speed spindle delivers up to 20,000 RPM with approximately 56 HP at 20% CDF, enabling productive simultaneous 5-axis machining of aluminum, titanium, steel, and difficult-to-machine aerospace alloys. The TNC 640 CNC control provides full simultaneous 5-axis contouring, high-speed machining cycles, advanced tool management, and thermal compensation, supporting complex programs for large aerospace structural parts, precision molds, and energy sector components. Hermle's trunnion-table architecture maintains workpiece rigidity and positional accuracy during simultaneous 5-axis cuts, while the machine's substantial cast-iron construction provides the thermal and mechanical stability required for tight-tolerance production. Automation provisions support pallet changers and robotic loading systems for extended unattended operation. At approximately 33,951 pounds, the C 650 represents a major precision manufacturing asset well-suited to demanding production environments in aerospace, defense, medical device, and high-precision die-mold manufacturing.