Hermle C 32 U GEN2

$480,000 - $680,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63

Rapid Traverse

45 (60) m/min X/Y, 40 (60) m/min Z

Accuracy

+/- 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)

Repeatability

+/- 0.003 mm (0.00012 in)

x axis travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

y axis travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

Overview

The Hermle C 32 U GEN2 is the updated generation of one of Hermle's most popular 5-axis machining centers, with significant upgrades in several key specifications. The GEN2 increases Y-axis travel to 650 mm (from 600 mm) and doubles the table load capacity to 1,000 kg (from 500 kg), while adding the Heidenhain TNC7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control options.

X/Y/Z travels are now 650 x 650 x 500 mm (25.6 x 25.6 x 19.7 in) — a symmetrical work envelope that simplifies programming and fixturing. The swiveling rotary table measures 650 mm (25.6 in) diameter with the collision circle at 840 mm (33.1 in) and vertical clearance of 600/635 mm. The A-axis swivels +/- 115 degrees with 360-degree continuous C-axis rotation.

Spindle options span 15,000 to 42,000 rpm including 16,000, 20,000, and 25,000 rpm variants on HSK-A63 tooling. Rapid traverse is a significant upgrade to 45 m/min (1,772 ipm) standard on X and Y axes with optional 60 m/min, and 40 m/min on Z with optional 60 m/min — substantially faster than the original C 32 U's 35 m/min. This reduces non-cutting time considerably on parts with long traverses.

The mineral-cast base weighs approximately 9,500 kg total with the modified gantry architecture maintaining Hermle's signature dynamic accuracy. The 1,000 kg table capacity opens the C 32 U GEN2 to heavier workpieces and more aggressive fixturing that the original 500 kg limit constrained.

New pricing runs $480,000-$680,000. The C 32 U GEN2 competes with the DMG Mori DMU 65 monoBlock, Makino D500, and Grob G350.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Y Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Z Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
A Axis Swivel	+/- 115 degrees (230 degrees total)
C Axis	360 degrees continuous
Collision Circle	Ø 840 mm
Table Diameter	650 mm (25.6 in)
Table Load Capacity	1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Vertical Clearance	600 / 635 mm (23.6 / 25.0 in)
Spindle Speed	15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 42,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63
Tool Magazine	36 positions (expandable to 87)
Rapid Traverse Rate	45 (60) m/min X/Y, 40 (60) m/min Z
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Repeatability	+/- 0.003 mm (0.00012 in)
Machine Base	Mineral cast
CNC Control	Heidenhain TNC7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
Machine Weight	9,500 kg (20,944 lb)
Power Supply	400V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz
Traverse Path	650 x 650 x 500 mm
Body	Ø 650 / H 420 mm
Vertical Table Clearance	600 / 635 mm
Rotational Speed	15000/16000/20000/25000/42000 1/min
Rapid Traverse Linear X Y Z	45 (60)–45 (60)–40 (60) m/min.
Swivelling Rotary Table	Ø 650 x 540 mm
Max Table Loading	1000 kg

Specifications sourced from hermle.de — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Table load capacity doubled to 1,000 kg — handles heavier workpieces and aggressive fixturing
45/60 m/min rapids are significantly faster than the original C 32 U at 35 m/min
Symmetrical 650 x 650 mm X/Y travel simplifies programming and fixturing
Choice of Heidenhain TNC7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE controls
Spindle options from 15,000 to 42,000 rpm on HSK-A63 cover every application
Modified gantry and mineral-cast base maintain Hermle's trademark accuracy

Limitations

Premium pricing at $480K-$680K exceeds competitors like the DMG Mori DMU 65
9,500 kg machine weight requires proper floor load planning
Hermle North American service network is more limited than Japanese or American brands
36-tool standard magazine is lean for complex 5-axis programs — 87-tool upgrade recommended

Best For

Aerospace 5-axis production requiring tight tolerances on complex contoured surfaces Mold and die manufacturing needing excellent surface finish from 5-axis contouring Medical implant production in titanium and cobalt chrome alloys Precision job shops positioning at the premium end of the market Automated 5-axis production cells with the HS-flex pallet system

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What changed from the original C 32 U to the GEN2?

Major upgrades include: Y-travel increased to 650 mm (from 600 mm), table load doubled to 1,000 kg (from 500 kg), rapids increased to 45/60 m/min (from 35 m/min), TNC7 and SINUMERIK ONE controls, and new 16K/25K spindle options.

02 What does a Hermle C 32 U GEN2 cost?

New machines run $480,000-$680,000 depending on control choice, spindle, tool magazine, and options.

03 How does the GEN2 compare to the DMG Mori DMU 65?

The C 32 U GEN2 now matches or exceeds the DMU 65 on rapid traverse while maintaining Hermle's mineral-cast vibration damping advantage. Both offer Heidenhain and Siemens controls. The Hermle commands a premium but delivers better surface finish.

04 Is the 1,000 kg table upgrade significant?

Yes. Doubling from 500 to 1,000 kg allows heavier steel workpieces, tombstone-style fixturing, and more aggressive setups that the original 500 kg limit prevented. This makes the C 32 U GEN2 viable for a much wider range of applications.