Machine Comparison
Citizen Cincom D25 vs Citizen Cincom L12 Type VII
Citizen Machinery vs Citizen Machinery · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The Citizen Cincom D25 and the Citizen Cincom L12 Type VII are both Citizen Swiss-type lathes, but for different part sizes. The D25 is the larger machine, aimed at complex parts with heavy work on both ends; the L12 Type VII is aimed at very small precision parts. Citizen publishes few comparable figures for this pair: the table has three rows.
The L12 Type VII has the faster main spindle, 15,000 rpm against 10,000 min-1, which suits small diameters. The D25 weighs 3,450 kg against 1,700 kg, and its spindle center height is 1,050 mm against 1,000 mm, a figure that matters mainly when matching a bar feeder.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Citizen Cincom D25 | Citizen Cincom L12 Type VII |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | Max.10,000min-1 | 15,000 rpm ▲ |
| Center Height | 1,050mm | 1,000 mm |
| Machine Weight | 3,450kg | 1,700 kg |
Advantages
Citizen Cincom D25
- Aimed at larger parts with heavy work on both ends, including back-end drilling and tapping
- Long slender parts using its guide-bush stroke
- Room for complex parts that need many tools and rotary operations
Citizen Cincom L12 Type VII
- 15,000 rpm main spindle against 10,000 min-1
- Lighter machine at 1,700 kg against 3,450 kg
- Guide-bushless GBL build available for short parts
Verdict
Choose by part diameter and how much work each end needs. The Citizen Cincom L12 Type VII suits very small precision parts, where its 15,000 rpm spindle helps on small diameters, and its guide-bushless build suits short parts. The Citizen Cincom D25 suits larger, more complex parts with heavy work on both ends, back-end drilling and tapping, and long slender work in guide-bush mode. With only three rows of published figures, confirm each machine's capacities against your parts.