2020 HERMLE C250 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2020 Hermle C250 is a 5-axis vertical machining center from Berthold Hermle AG, representing a mid-range compact platform in the GEN2 C-series line. The machine features a swiveling rotary table with a 12.6-inch standard diameter and an optional 17.7-inch diameter, enabling full simultaneous 5-axis contouring for small-to-medium complex workpieces in aerospace, medical, and precision die-mold applications. The work envelope spans 23.6 inches in X, 21.7 inches in Y, and 17.7 inches in Z. The spindle delivers a standard maximum of 15,000 RPM—with an 18,000 RPM high-speed option—at approximately 27 HP at 20% CDF, supporting productive material removal across aluminum, steel, titanium, and specialty alloys. The Heidenhain TNC 640 CNC control provides full simultaneous 5-axis contouring, high-speed machining cycles, advanced tool management, and graphical simulation for complex multi-surface programs. Hermle's trunnion-table architecture maintains workpiece rigidity and positional accuracy during simultaneous 5-axis cuts, while the machine's cast-iron construction and thermal compensation systems support tight tolerances across extended production runs. Automation provisions support pallet changers and robotic loading for unattended production environments. At approximately 18,078 pounds, the C250 delivers Hermle's precision and reliability in a compact, flexible 5-axis format well-suited to demanding precision manufacturing environments requiring high part complexity and dimensional consistency.