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Flexibility, a compact and simpledesign, and ease of use are the hall-marks of the new 5-side millingmachine from GF AgieCharmilles.

The universal MIKRON HEM 500U isespecially suitable for parts pro-duction in fields such as aerospace,automotive and general machinery.

The MIKRON HEM 500U underscoresGF AgieCharmilles’ commitment tomeeting customers’ needs for flexible,competitively priced and easy-to-usestandard five-axis milling solutions.

The MIKRON HEM 500U with its newlydeveloped rotary tilting table is con -vin cing with competitive performancein terms of rigidity and versatility inits class. It is the ergonomic answerto the standard production of pre -cision parts in prototyping and singleparts to small batch series pro-ductions.

MIKRON HEM 500U offers a good viewof the machining process, easyloading and access to the work piece.This functional and easy-to-usemilling solution comes with theHeidenhain iTNC 530 control enablingproduction of highly accurate workpiece contours while machining athigh velocity. The control’s uniformlydigital design ensures high accuracyand surface quality, as well as hightraverse speeds. It matches perfectlywith the machine, a reliable andsturdy 5-side milling center for allkind of “3+2” milling jobs.

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MIKRON HEM 500U

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MIKRON HEM 500U - affordable 5-side technology brought to you by theexperts in 5-axis machining.

Applications 4

Highlights 6

Body design 8

Automation 9

Working range 12

Table variations 13

High-tech spindles 14

Options 16

smart machine 17

About GF AgieCharmilles 18

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Powerdemo partC45E (Ck45), unalloyed heatTreatable steel Machining test• Several insert milling cutters and

drills in operation• Machining sequences in “3+2”

positioning• Efficient chip removal

Surgical instrumentAlloyed steel Medical industry• Small tool cutter• Surface finishing, no manual

polishing afterwards• Strong machine body• Stable spindle

Milling headX8CrNiS18-9 (1.4305), stainless steelTool industry• Several tools in operation• Machining sequences in “3+2”

positioning• Good accuracy (insert pockets)

Motorbike BreakholderC45E (Ck45), unalloyed heatTreatable steel Automotive industry• Several tools in operation• Machining sequences in

“3+2” positioning• Efficient chip removal

Applications Affordable 5-side technology brought to you by the experts in 5-axis machining.

The standard version of the round swivellingtable is ideally suited to the machining ofworkpieces in multiple clamping devices.

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Highlights Good cost performance ratio.Competitive 3+2 axis machine.Valuable output with low investment.

MIKRON machining centers are distinguished by their exceptionalergonomics. The MIKRON HEM 500U is a winnerthanks to unbeaten accessibility,irrespective of the particular machineconfiguration.

Unique integrated auto-mation capability.Benefit à easy and simpleto retrofit on site.

Very compact footprint

Unloading with fork lifterwithout any need for acrane lifting device saveshandling costs.

A Mikron Agie Charmilles product (Designed in Switzerland)One of the highest goals in design is to useproven technical components. This to keepthe availability as high as possible.

Ergonomic access to the work piece even with automation. By loading the pallets from the side, there will be no restriction of work piece access.

Easy and safe operation. Bigger parts can bemilled compared to competitors, because of asmart arrangement of the axis. Benefit à increased flexibility.

Excellent accessibility and ergonomics.Benefit à ideal for job shops and small

batch size production.

smart machine modules will be available whichgenerates more thermalstability and operationalflexibility.

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Loading of heavy parts made easyMIKRON HEM 500U offers an excellentaccessibility to the work piece. Heavy parts can be handled veryeasily! Due to its accessibility andview on the work piece, the MIKRONHEM 500U is the most valuable assetfor helping employees of any companyto be even more efficient.

• Impressively designed, ergonomicprotective cabin enclosure withlarge windows ensures excellentillumination and an optimal view tothe machining process

• Heavy work pieces can be easilyloaded by crane

Efficient and reliable chipmanagementIn the working area of the MIKRONHEM 500U, any collection of chips isconsistently avoided. Due to theelaborate detailed engineering, chipaccumulation is avoided until theflowing chips have been reliably andeconomically separated from the coo-lant and disposed of.

• A sturdy 90mm worm chip conveyorremoves the chips efficiently

• Overload protection with automaticreturn function in the event of chipbuild-up

• Entire system can be easilyremoved for service and cleaning

• The system can be equipped with athrough-spindle coolant supply withup to 20bar pressure which is op-tional

Well proven Heidenhain iTNC 530 control The state of the art Heidenhain iTNC 530 digital control system and aclearly structured operating panelmake the MIKRON HEM 500U a pro-cess-sure and user-friendlymachining center:

• Process reliability including shortbriefing and safe operation bymeans of pre-defined workingcycles

• Ethernet connection for fast CAMdata flow

• Simple dialog-controlled pro-gramming

• Parallel programming, free contourprogram, free definable sub-pro-gramming

• The hand wheel in the scope ofsupply brings you close to thecutting point, if required (optional)

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Body design Optimized to efficiency

Body sculptured machine frameThe machine design, optimized bymeans of state of the art simulationand analysis tools provide soliditythroughout the machining center. Thegenerously sized cast iron construc-tion also stands out due to its excel-

Perfect linear motions Pre-stressed and double anchoredballscrews ensure the perfect linearmotions - an important prerequisitefor high workpiece precision.Linear guides with high rigidity andhigh load capacity ensure the smooth -ness in all displacements. Higher machining efficiency is generatedthrough coexistent superior geome -trical accuracy and surface quality ofthe machined workpieces. The highrigidity makes for better vibration behavior with diminished vibrationamplitudes and thus extends toollives. A central oil lubrication systemensures their highest durability.

The utmost accurate spindle designgoes beyond expectations of standard quality to achieve the highest pre -cision and efficiency. The design permits best balance and vibration-free milling perform ance at fullspeed.

Sturdy and thermal stiff inline spindleThe generously sized spindle motorprovides uninterrupted productionboth with high torque at low speedsand high power at high speeds.

Strong spindle headThe widely supported and stronglyconstructed spindle head enables ahigh-powered milling / drilling oper -ation on the Z-axis. A closed internalcoolant circuit stabilizes and controlstemperature drifts of the spindlehead.

lent vibration absorption propertieswith high stability and rigidity, evenunder full load and in continuous operation. The result is a stable mil-ling behavior which ensures a lastingquality of a high accuracy productionprocess.

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Automation Increases production efficiency

The pallet magazine proves itssuperiorityFor MIKRON HEM 500U we developedcompletely new pallet automation. Efficient production is ensured by thelow-cost integration of the palletmagazine. Supplemented with themodular tool magazine, the compactmilling center becomes a highly pro-ductive and flexible manufacturingcell.

• Configuration as System 3R(Dynafix) or Erowa (UPC) version.

• Repetitive machining is executedwithout interruption in multi-shiftoperation.

• The machine's efficiency isincreased with an accordinglyhigher profit.

Tool magazineTwo different tool magazines areavailable. A fast disc type magazinewith a capacity of 30 and a largerchain type magazine with up to 60 tools.

We recommend RNS (RemoteNotification System). smart machine modules ensure stillmore flexibility and process reliabilityin the production of high-qualitycomponents.

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MIKRONHEM 500U

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Working range Roomy interior that opens new perspectives…

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Z 40

010

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150

110º

65º

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X 500200300

Ø 600

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R 41

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Y 450

Rotary tilting table with parallel grooves

Rotary tilting table, UPC

The large tilting range of theMIKRON HEM 500U rotary tiltingtable enables 5-sided completemachining in one chucking.

5-side machining in one set-up5-side machining offers considerableadvantages for large and small com -ponents. By means of 5-side tech-nology it is possible to machine awide variety of shapes and surfaces inone chucking.

• Rotary tilting table available aspallet version:System 3R (Dynafix) or Erowa (UPC)

• Rotary tilting table available asgenerously dimensioned table topversion (ø 500 mm with parallel T-slots)

• Cartesian (rectangular) alignmentof the axes - results in coherenttool/workpiece movement duringthe milling process

• Direct measuring on the B and C-axis

Table variations Clamping workpieces, powerful and precise

ITC (Intelligent Thermal Control) andITC-5X for higher workpiece precision(all optional)

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Sturdy tool spindle

For effective machining

Compressedair through

spindle(option)

Performing spindle for demandingmachiningThe sturdy inline spindle goes up to12,000 rpm and delivers enoughpower to machine various app-lications effi ciently. Its life ball bearings are lubricated and an airbarrier prevents the bearing areafrom becoming dirty. The tool is clamped using spring forceand released by a hydraulic actuator. The inline spindle is constantly water-cooled by an external cooling unit.

12,000 min-1

For conventional tool technologiesand programs:

• BT/ISO 40 spindle taper• Infinitely variable speed range –

no slump in performance• Set up with internal coolant supply

for use in production (option)

Compressedair on

spindle nose

Through-spindlecooling

Mimimumquantitylubrication(option)

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Options The MIKRON HEM 500U is prepared for a large number ofoptions. It can be configured easily and to the best advantage.

Mist extraction

Rotating inspection window

PalletsProduction package TSC 20bar

Compressed air throughspindle

Tool touch measuring systemBeacon

Oil skimmer

Touch probe

Operating mode 3

Other options:

• Lift-up chip conveyor• Extended warranty• Linear glass scales• Laser measuring system• Minimum quantity lubrication

smart machine

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smart machine The new dimension in modern production

Protection

Precision

Productivity

Bringing intelligenceinto the milling process is the intended aim of"smart machine".

The facts• Greater accuracy in shorter

machining times• Increase in the workpiece surface

quality as well as the surface andshape accuracy

• Recognition of critical machiningstrategies

• Improvement in the process safety• Reduction of the machine set due to

longer service life• Higher availability• Better operating comfort• Considerable increase in reliability

in unmanned operation

smart machine construction kitsystemEach of the modules fulfils a specifictask. Just like in a construction kit,the user can select the modules thatseem to him to be the best option forimproving his process.

Your benefit Producing the workpieces in a pro-cess-secure and precise manner,increasing the reliability in unmannedoperation, increasing the service lifeof the machine and significantlyreducing production costs.

The smart machine is constantlybeing further developed.

The currently available modules canbe found at www.gfac.com

This includes a range of modules thatare collectively referred to under thegeneric term "smart machine" andthat fulfil various functions. In orderto make the milling process "in-telligent", various requirements haveto be implemented. First of all, establishing comprehen -sive communication between man andmachine, which makes preciseinformation that the operator requiresto assess the milling processavailable to him. Secondly, supportingthe operator in the optimisation of theprocess, which considerably improvesthe performance. Thirdly, the machineoptimises the milling process, whichimproves the process safety and thequality of the workpiece - above all inunmanned operation.

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About GF AgieCharmilles

Milling

EDM

Laser

Customer Services

Automation

High-Speed and High-Performance Milling CentersIn terms of cutting speed, HSM centers are 10 times faster thanconventional milling machines. Greater accuracy and a better surfacefinish are also achieved. This means that even tempered materialscan be machined to a condition where they are largely ready to use.One essential advantage of HSM is that with systematic integration,the process chain can be significantly shortened. HSM has developedalongside EDM into one of the key technologies in mold and tool making.

Electric Discharge MachinesEDM can be used to machine conductive materials of any hardness (forexample steel or titanium) to an accuracy of up to one-thousandth ofa millimeter with no mechanical action. By virtue of these properties,EDM is one of the key technologies in mold and tool making. There aretwo distinct processes – wire-cutting EDM and die-sinking EDM.

Laser ablationLaser ablation supplements and extends the technologies offered byGF AgieCharmilles. With our laser technology we enable you to producetexturizing, engraving, microstructuring, marking and labeling of 2Dgeometries right through to complex 3D geometries. Laser ablation,compared to conventional surface treatment using manual etchingprocesses, offers economic, ecological and design advantages.

Operations, Machine and Business SupportCustomer Services provides with three levels of support all kind ofservices for GF AgieCharmilles machines.Operations Support offers the complete range of original wear partsand certified consumables including wires, filters, electrodes, resin andmany other materials.Machine Support contains all services connected with spare parts,technical support and preventive services.Business Support offers business solutions tailored to the customer’sspecific needs.

Tooling, Automation, SoftwareTooling for fixing workpieces and tools; automation systems and systemsoftware for configuring machine tools and recording and exchangingdata with the various system components.

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© Agie Charmilles SA, 2012The technical data and illustrations are not binding.They are not warranted characteristics and are subject to change.

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