USED HERMLE C 600 U – 2004

The HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 is a high-precision 5-axis CNC universal machining center designed for complex multi-sided and simultaneous 5-axis machining. Manufactured by Hermle, the C 600 U belongs to the company’s well-regarded C-series of universal machining centers and is particularly suited to applications requiring high accuracy, rigid construction, and excellent surface finishes.

The C 600 U combines three linear axes with a swiveling rotary table and rotary axis, allowing manufacturers to machine multiple faces of a component in a single setup. This significantly reduces setup time and improves positional accuracy between features.

The machine is particularly suitable for mold and die, aerospace, medical, automotive, toolmaking, precision engineering, and general contract machining. Typical applications include complex housings, impellers, turbine components, molds, dies, fixtures, and precision mechanical components.

A typical C 600 U provides approximately 600 mm of X-axis travel, 450 mm of Y-axis travel, and 450 mm of Z-axis travel, with a rotary table of approximately 280–300 mm depending on configuration. Spindle options can vary, with high-speed versions available for detailed machining and finishing.

The 2004 machine may be equipped with a Heidenhain or Siemens CNC control, automatic tool changer, coolant system, chip conveyor, probing, and other production options. Exact specifications should be verified against the individual machine’s build sheet.

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – AXIS

Specification	Details
Machine Type	5-Axis Universal Machining Center
Axis Configuration	5-Axis
X-Axis Travel	Approx. 600 mm / 23.6″
Y-Axis Travel	Approx. 450 mm / 17.7″
Z-Axis Travel	Approx. 450 mm / 17.7″
A-Axis	Swiveling Table
C-Axis	Rotary Table
Rotary Table	Approx. 280–300 mm
Simultaneous 5-Axis	Configuration Dependent
Linear Guides	Precision Linear Guides

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – TABLE & WORK ENVELOPE

Specification	Details
Rotary Table Diameter	Approx. 280–300 mm
Maximum Table Load	Approx. 300 kg
Table Type	Swivel Rotary Table
T-Slots	Standard
A-Axis Swivel Range	Approx. +90° / -90°
C-Axis Rotation	360°
Workpiece Diameter	Configuration Dependent
Workpiece Height	Configuration Dependent
Workholding	Fixture / Chuck
5-Axis Machining	Supported

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – SPINDLE

Specification	Details
Spindle Type	High-Speed Milling Spindle
Spindle Motor	Approx. 15–20 kW
Maximum Spindle Speed	Approx. 10,000–18,000 RPM
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63 / SK 40 Configuration Dependent
Spindle Cooling	Available
Spindle Orientation	Standard
High-Speed Machining	Supported
Rigid Tapping	Supported
3D Contouring	Supported
5-Axis Milling	Supported

Exact spindle speed and taper can vary significantly between individual C 600 U machines.

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – TOOL CHANGER

Specification	Details
Tool Changer Type	Automatic
Tool Capacity	Approx. 30–42 Tools
Tool Holder	HSK / SK 40 Configuration Dependent
Tool Selection	Random
Tool Monitoring	Available
Tool-Life Management	Available
Tool Presetting	Optional
Automatic Tool Change	Standard
Long Tool Capability	Supported
Tool Breakage Detection	Configuration Dependent

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – CONTROL SYSTEM

Specification	Details
CNC Control	Heidenhain / Siemens
Control Configuration	Machine Dependent
Display	Color LCD
Programming	DIN / ISO G-Code
5-Axis Programming	Supported
Tool Offset Management	Standard
Work Offset Management	Standard
3D Contouring	Supported
Look-Ahead	Configuration Dependent
Diagnostics	Standard
Data Transfer	Configuration Dependent

The exact CNC control should be verified because C 600 U machines from this period were available with different control configurations.

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – FEEDRATES

Specification	Details
X-Axis Rapid Traverse	Approx. 30 m/min
Y-Axis Rapid Traverse	Approx. 30 m/min
Z-Axis Rapid Traverse	Approx. 30 m/min
A-Axis Rapid Traverse	Configuration Dependent
C-Axis Rapid Traverse	Configuration Dependent
Cutting Feedrate	Programmable
Feedrate Override	Standard
Linear Interpolation	Yes
Circular Interpolation	Yes
Simultaneous 5-Axis	Configuration Dependent

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – COOLANT & CHIP MANAGEMENT

Specification	Details
Flood Coolant	Standard
Coolant Tank	Standard
Coolant Pump	Standard
High-Pressure Coolant	Optional
Through-Spindle Coolant	Optional
Chip Conveyor	Available
Coolant Filtration	Standard
Mist Collector	Optional
Oil Skimmer	Optional
Automatic Lubrication	Standard

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – PROBING & AUTOMATION

Specification	Details
Workpiece Probe	Available
Tool Probe	Available
Tool Measurement	Optional
Workpiece Measurement	Optional
Renishaw Probe	Configuration Dependent
Automatic Tool Measurement	Available
Chip Conveyor	Available
4th / 5th Axis	Standard
Robot Integration	Supported
Lights-Out Production	Supported

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – POWER REQUIREMENTS

Specification	Details
Spindle Motor	Approx. 15–20 kW
Electrical Service	Three-Phase
Input Voltage	Configuration Dependent
Frequency	50 / 60 Hz
Shop Air	Required
Hydraulic System	Configuration Dependent
Lubrication System	Automatic
Electrical Cabinet	Hermle
Installation	Industrial

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – DIMENSIONS

Specification	Details
Machine Width	Approx. 100–120″
Machine Depth	Approx. 90–105″
Machine Height	Approx. 90–100″
Machine Weight	Approx. 10,000–13,000 lbs
Floor Space	Medium / Large
Chip Conveyor	Adds Overall Length
Rigging	Required
Installation	Industrial
Enclosure	Full Enclosure

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HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 – GENERAL INFORMATION

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	Hermle
Model	C 600 U
Year	2004
Machine Category	Universal 5-Axis Machining Center
Axis Configuration	5-Axis
X-Axis Travel	Approx. 600 mm
Y-Axis Travel	Approx. 450 mm
Z-Axis Travel	Approx. 450 mm
Rotary Table	Approx. 280–300 mm
Maximum Spindle Speed	Approx. 10,000–18,000 RPM
Tool Capacity	Approx. 30–42
CNC Control	Heidenhain / Siemens
Table Configuration	Swivel Rotary

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INDUSTRIES THAT USE HERMLE C 600 U

The HERMLE C 600 U is particularly suitable for:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Medical
• Mold & Die
• Tool & Die
• Defense
• Energy
• Precision Engineering
• General Manufacturing
• Prototype Manufacturing
• Contract Machining

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TYPICAL PARTS HERMLE C 600 U CAN PRODUCE

Typical components include:

• Aerospace components
• Impellers
• Turbine components
• Mold inserts
• Dies
• Complex housings
• Medical components
• Fixtures
• Precision mechanical components
• Automotive components
• Tooling components

Typical operations include 3-axis milling, 4-axis machining, 5-axis machining, drilling, tapping, pocketing, profiling, contouring, and complex surface machining.

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WHY CHOOSE HERMLE C 600 U

The major advantage of the HERMLE C 600 U is its universal 5-axis configuration. The swiveling rotary table allows a component to be positioned at different angles while maintaining a common work coordinate system.

This is particularly useful for parts containing features on several sides. Instead of using multiple fixtures and setups, many components can be completed in one setup, improving positional accuracy and reducing production time.

Hermle machines are also recognized for rigid machine construction and precision-oriented design. The C 600 U is therefore particularly attractive for manufacturers where accuracy, surface finish, and complex geometry are more important than extremely large workpiece capacity.

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WHY BUY USED HERMLE C 600 U – 2004

A used 2004 HERMLE C 600 U can be an economical way to add 5-axis machining capability to a production shop.

When evaluating a used machine, inspect the spindle bearings, rotary table, A- and C-axis drives, ballscrews, linear guideways, tool changer, CNC control, probing equipment, and machine geometry.

Buyers should verify spindle hours, spindle runout, rotary-axis backlash, rotary-axis positioning accuracy, axis backlash, tool-change operation, thermal stability, and maintenance history.

Machines equipped with high-speed spindle, Heidenhain control, probing, chip conveyor, high-pressure coolant, large tool magazine, and complete 5-axis tooling can command a premium.

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HOW MUCH DOES A USED HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 COST?

The market value of a used HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 depends on machine condition, spindle hours, CNC control, spindle specification, rotary-axis condition, tooling, probing, and maintenance history.

USED HERMLE C 600 U – 2004 PRICE RANGE	ESTIMATED COST
High Hours / Basic Configuration	$25,000 – $35,000
Functional Production Machine	$35,000 – $45,000
Good Condition / Production Ready	$45,000 – $60,000
Excellent / Well Equipped	$60,000 – $75,000
Low Hours / Fully Equipped	$75,000 – $90,000+

For a 2004 HERMLE C 600 U in good working condition, a realistic market value is approximately $40,000–$60,000 USD.

For your inventory listing, a recommended asking-price range is $50,000–$70,000 USD for a clean machine equipped with Heidenhain control, high-speed spindle, 5-axis rotary table, automatic tool changer, probing, chip conveyor, and complete tooling.

Best estimated listing value: $50,000–$70,000 USD.