Machine Comparison
Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5 vs Citizen Cincom L20
Citizen Machinery vs Citizen Machinery · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5 and the Citizen Cincom L20 share the same core figures in the table: a 20 mm turning diameter, 200 mm turning length per chucking and a 10,000 rpm main spindle. The difference is in what each machine is built for. The Type XII B5 adds simultaneous five-axis milling for small complex parts; the L20 is aimed at simpler turned-and-drilled work with back-side operations and is listed mainly for used-machine buyers.
Citizen publishes few comparable figures for this pair: three rows, all tied. The one difference inside the table is that the Type XII B5 can take 25 mm as an extra-cost option, against the L20's 20 mm (0.787 in).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5 | Citizen Cincom L20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 20 mm dia.(25 mm dia.OP.) | 20 mm (0.787 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 200 mm per chucking | 200 mm |
| Max Spindle Speed | max. 10,000 rpm | 10,000 RPM |
Advantages
Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5
- 25 mm turning diameter available as an extra-cost option, against 20 mm (0.787 in)
- Simultaneous five-axis milling for small complex parts, reducing secondary operations
- Machined features on both ends of the part
Citizen Cincom L20
- Suits simpler turned-and-drilled parts with back-side work
- Available to buyers of used machines who can inspect before buying
Verdict
Both machines turn 20 mm bar over 200 mm per chucking at up to 10,000 rpm, so the choice is about milling. Choose the Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5 for small complex parts that need simultaneous five-axis milling, or for jobs that need the optional 25 mm capacity. Choose the Citizen Cincom L20 for simpler turned-and-drilled parts, especially when buying a used machine that can be inspected first.