2017 MIKRON HSM500 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2017 MIKRON HSM 500 is a 3-axis high-speed machining center from GF Machining Solutions, designed for precision milling of graphite electrodes, hardened tool steel inserts, and aluminum components requiring high-speed spindle technology and tight dimensional tolerances. Unlike the U-suffix variants in the HSM family, the HSM 500 is a three-axis platform without a native rotary-tilting table, delivering a straightforward high-speed milling solution for shops focused on electrode machining and 3-axis precision milling. The 21.7 x 17.7 inch clamping surface supports workpieces up to 200 kg within the 19.7 x 17.7 x 13.8 inch X/Y/Z machining envelope. The HSK-E40 electro-spindle reaches 30,000 RPM as standard, with options to 42,000 or 54,000 RPM for ultra-high-speed applications, driven by 12 kW (approximately 16 HP) at S6/40% duty. Rapid traverse of 1,575 IPM minimizes non-cutting time during high-speed graphite and hardened steel programs. The Heidenhain iTNC 530 HSCI control provides high-speed block processing with look-ahead interpolation, 3D tool compensation, and a familiar operator interface consistent with GF Machining Solutions' broader machine portfolio. Tool magazine configurations from 18 to 68 positions in HSK-E40 format accommodate diverse electrode and insert tooling requirements. At 5,500 kg (12,125 lbs) in a compact 68.9 x 88.6 x 82.7 inch footprint, the HSM 500 integrates efficiently into electrode manufacturing cells.