CNC Gantry Milling Machines Compared
Over 100 variants in 17 series, from entry-level milling machines to industrial machines. Made in Germany.
Series Overview
All BZT CNC gantry milling machines at a glance. Find the right machine for your application.
BZT manufactures CNC gantry milling machines in over 100 variants – from compact entry-level machines to industrial large gantry machines. All machines are manufactured in-house in Leopoldshöhe (NRW) and equipped with premium components from Bosch Rexroth, Festo and Sick. Below you will find an overview of our machine series with the most important technical data.
| Series | Target Group | Travel X | Travel Y | Travel Z | Materials | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF series | Entry level & education | 290–905 mm | 490–1495 mm | 110 mm | Wood, plastics, soft metals | Compact, ideal for hobby and education |
| PFK series | Entry level & education | 340–750 mm | 260–1680 mm | 135 mm | Wood, plastics, soft metals | Compact model, small footprint |
| PFI series | Entry level & education | 515 mm | 300 mm | 135 mm | Wood, plastics | Bench-top milling machine, minimal space requirement |
| PFL series | Entry level & education | 260–520 mm | 380–620 mm | 100 mm | Wood, plastics, acrylic, foam | Compact entry model with steel frame |
| PFA series | Trades & business | 1050 – 2050 mm | 1050 – 6050 mm | 135 mm | Wood, plastics, aluminium | Sign making, signs, engraving |
| PFJ series | Trades & business | up to 905 mm | up to 890 mm | — | Wood, plastics, aluminium | Optimised for series production |
| PFE series | Trades & business | 720 – 1205 mm | 525 – 1550 mm | 135 mm (250 mm with gantry riser) | Wood, plastics, aluminium, non-ferrous metals | Professional entry level, high gantry optional |
| PFU series | Trades & business | 1020–2020 mm | 970–4010 mm | 135 mm (180 mm for 3020/4020) | Wood, plastics, aluminium, non-ferrous metals | Universal machine, large traversing ranges |
| PFU-S series | Industrial | 1020–2020 mm | 1010–4010 mm | 170 mm | Aluminium, non-ferrous metals, steel (light) | Reinforced design, linear guides |
| PFH series | Industrial | 1020–2520 mm | 1510–4510 mm | 170 mm (optional gantry riser 300 or 450 mm) | Aluminium, steel, titanium, composites | Industrial standard, Bosch Rexroth guides |
| PFG-S series | Industrial | 1000 – 2000 mm | 2000 – 4000 mm | 400 mm (600 mm optional) | All materials including steel | Large format, for large workpieces |
| PFX series | Industrial | up to 857 mm | up to 1450 mm | 210 mm (500-H) | 180 mm (700 / 1000 / 1500) | Aluminium, steel, HSC machining | HSC machine, high spindle speeds |
| PFB series | Industrial | approx. 1800 mm | approx. 3350 mm | approx. 850 mm | All materials | Large-part production, heavy-duty |
| PFU-S-2 series | Industrial | 1020–1520 mm | 1010–2510 mm | 270 or 450 mm (gantry Z-300 / Z-450) | Wood, plastics, aluminium, non-ferrous metals, acrylic, foam, composites | Industrial milling machine with extended Z-axis travel |
| PFR series | Special solutions | 1500–2500 mm | 1500 mm | 1000 mm | Depending on configuration | Large-part production, special construction |
| PFS series | Special solutions | 1000–6000 mm | 250–750 mm | 180 mm (optional 450 mm gantry riser) | Profiles, extruded profiles | Profile specialist, profile machining |
| PS series | Special solutions | — | — | — | Linear guide rails up to 45 × 60 mm | Rail end machining in integral design |
All specifications are approximate. Individual configurations and custom solutions available on request. Prices shown incl. VAT.
Frequently asked questions about the CNC series comparison
Find the right BZT CNC portal milling machine for your application
Which BZT series is suitable for beginners?
For getting started we recommend the PF series (travel 290–905 × 490–1495 mm) or the PFK series (340–750 × 260–1680 mm). Both handle wood, plastics and acrylic; the PFK additionally machines aluminium. If space is tight, the PFI bench mill is ideal (515 × 300 mm).
What is the difference between PFE and PFU?
The PFE series offers travels of 720–1205 × 525–1550 mm and works as a professional entry point for wood, plastics, composites and aluminium. The PFU series goes considerably further at 1020–2020 × 970–4010 mm and is the all-round machine for trades and industry. For long workpieces, choose the PFU.
Which BZT series has the largest travel ranges?
The largest overall travel is offered by the PFA series at up to 2050 × 6050 mm. Along the X axis the PFS series reaches furthest at up to 6000 mm, though with a narrow Y axis (250–750 mm) — it is designed for long profiles. The PFB series (approx. 1800 × 3350 × 850 mm) is the 5-axis heavy-duty machine and scales for large-part production. The PFR series is available for special solutions.
Can I also machine aluminium and steel with a BZT milling machine?
Aluminium is handled even by the compact series: PFK, PFI, PFE, PFU, PFA, PFS and PFB list aluminium among their materials. For steel, the PFH series is the right choice — it is the only series whose data sheet lists steel and stainless steel. Alongside machine rigidity, the right HF spindle and correct cutting data are decisive.
How many BZT series and variants are there?
BZT offers 17 series with more than 100 variants — from the compact bench mill (PFI, 515 × 300 mm) to the large-format machine (PFA, up to 2050 × 6050 mm). The series fall into four categories: Beginners & Education, Trades & Industry, Industrial and Special Solutions.