B 300 Machining Center

The B 300 machining center incorporates select elements of Hermle's C Series machining centers – utilizes patented gantry design for fast, precise movement.


The B 300 machining center incorporates select elements of Hermle's C Series machining centers – utilizes patented gantry design for fast, precise movement; a trunnion table mounted on precision bearings for optimum performance in multi-axis work; and a mineral casting base offering low thermal conductivity and superior vibration dampening properties. X, Y, Z axis is 800mm x 600mm x 500mm. Rapid traverse is 30mpm in all axes. The main drive, capable of up to 19kW, powers a 15,000rpm spindle. The 30-position tool magazine accommodates both SK 40 and HSK A 63 tooling. Tool change is accomplished by direct pick-up, and chip-to-chip time is approximately 6 seconds.

The B 300 is available in both 3- and 5-axis configurations. The 3-axis version features a rigid clamping table measuring 1000mm x 560 mm with a load capacity 1,500kg. The 5-axis version utilizes an NC controlled swiveling rotary table, 280mm in diameter with the maximum load of 250kg.

IMTS Booth A-8265
Hermle Machine Company
Franklin, WI
hermlemachine.com

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