United Grinding (Magerle) CNC Grinding Machines

Magerle MFP 100

$900,000 - $1,500,000 Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

Spindle Power

55 kW (73.8 hp)

clamping width

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

table traverse x

1,200 mm (47.2 in)

crossfeed y

700 mm (27.6 in)

vertical z

500 mm (19.7 in)

wheel dressing

CNC profile dressing system (multi-wheel capable)

Overview

The Magerle MFP 100 is the large-format flagship of Magerle's CNC profile grinding line, extending the MFP platform to a 1,000 mm clamping width for production-scale grinding of long turbine blades, large compressor stages, and industrial gas turbine components that exceed the capacity of the MFP 51. With 1,000 mm clamping width and X-traverse to 1,200 mm, the MFP 100 handles the full span of commercial aviation and industrial gas turbine blade grinding — from single-stage fan blades of large turbofans to industrial power generation turbine stages requiring complex profile grinding in nickel superalloys and titanium.

The MFP 100's 55 kW grinding spindle operating at up to 80 m/s wheel speed provides the power density required for production creep-feed grinding of large nickel alloy cross-sections. The machine's high-pressure coolant system (up to 80 bar) sustains the thermal management required to maintain acceptable residual stress and surface integrity in aerospace-critical blade grinding. A multi-wheel configuration option enables different wheel specifications to be used within a single program — rough and finish wheels loaded in the same machine cycle.

At this scale, the MFP 100 is essentially an aerospace production system rather than a toolroom machine. The machine is engineered for installation in aerospace blade manufacturing cells alongside measurement systems (Zeiss, Hexagon CMMs), automated workhandling, and MES integration. United Grinding provides turnkey cell integration services for tier-1 aerospace suppliers implementing new blade grinding lines.

At $900,000-$1,500,000 depending on wheel configuration, automation, and options, the MFP 100 represents a capital investment justified only by sustained high-volume aerospace turbine blade production. The machine's installed base includes the major aero-engine manufacturers and their primary blade suppliers in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Clamping Width	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Table Traverse X	1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Crossfeed Y	700 mm (27.6 in)
Vertical Z	500 mm (19.7 in)
Wheel Dressing	CNC profile dressing system (multi-wheel capable)
Max Wheel Speed	80 m/s (15,748 fpm)
Spindle Motor Power	55 kW (73.8 hp)
Profile Accuracy	±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in)
Coolant Pressure	Up to 80 bar (1,160 psi)
CNC Control	Fanuc with C.O.R.E. platform
Machine Weight	~25,000 kg (55,115 lb)

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,000 mm clamping width handles the largest commercial aviation and industrial gas turbine blade sizes in a single setup
55 kW spindle at 80 m/s provides maximum material removal rates for production creep-feed grinding of large nickel alloy blade profiles
Multi-wheel configuration allows different wheel specifications within a single program — roughing and finishing in one cycle
80 bar coolant system with full thermal management controls residual stress in aerospace-critical nickel superalloy grinding
Turnkey cell integration capability from United Grinding — complete blade grinding line design and commissioning
±0.002 mm profile accuracy maintained across production runs through in-process gauging and dress-compensation

Limitations

$900K-$1.5M capital requirement is justifiable only at aerospace OEM or large tier-1 blade supplier production volumes
25,000 kg machine weight requires heavy concrete foundation engineering — typically 1.5-2 m deep isolated slab
18-24 month delivery lead times from order to installation are standard for this class of machine
Machine integration and commissioning typically requires 4-6 weeks of Magerle/United Grinding application engineers on-site
Operating cost (coolant, wheels, dressing inserts, preventive maintenance) is significant at this scale

Best For

Commercial aviation turbofan blade manufacturers grinding fan blades, turbine blades, and compressor stages up to 1,000 mm span Industrial gas turbine manufacturers grinding large power generation turbine blade root forms in nickel alloys and cobalt alloys Tier-1 aerospace blade suppliers requiring high-throughput production grinding lines for GE, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce programs Defense aerospace contractors producing large turbine blade sets for military transport and rotorcraft engine programs Energy sector manufacturers grinding compressor and turbine blades for oil and gas, power generation, and marine gas turbines

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size turbine blades can the MFP 100 grind?

The MFP 100 handles blade clamping widths up to 1,000 mm, covering the full range from medium turbofan engine blades (300-500 mm) through large commercial aviation fan blades and industrial gas turbine stages up to approximately 900-950 mm clamped length. For blades requiring full-span fixturing near 1,000 mm, Magerle application engineers define the optimal clamping and support strategy for each blade geometry.

02 How does the multi-wheel option work?

The multi-wheel configuration allows the MFP 100 to hold two or more different grinding wheel specifications in the machine simultaneously — typically a roughing wheel (coarser grain, higher MRR) and a finishing wheel (finer grain, lower MRR, better surface finish). The CNC program sequences through roughing passes on the rough wheel and finishing passes on the fine wheel within a single clamping, eliminating the wheel-change time that would otherwise interrupt the cycle.

03 Can the MFP 100 be integrated into an automated production cell?

Yes — automated integration is the standard configuration for aerospace blade production. Typical integration includes gantry or robot workloading systems, in-line or inline CMM gauging (Zeiss or Hexagon), coolant recycling and filtration systems, and MES data exchange for traceability. United Grinding's application group provides cell design and integration engineering as a standard service for MFP 100 installations.

04 What is the typical production rate for turbine blade root grinding on the MFP 100?

Production rate depends heavily on blade alloy, profile complexity, and tolerance requirements. A typical medium-turbofan turbine blade (Inconel 718, fir-tree profile, 5-lobe) might cycle at 8-15 blades per hour in production creep-feed mode. Fan blades with broader cross-sections take longer. Magerle's application team develops the production cycle time analysis as part of the machine qualification process for each blade program.