Machine Comparison
Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5 vs Citizen Cincom L32
Citizen Machinery vs Citizen Machinery · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5 and the Citizen Cincom L32 are both Citizen Swiss-type lathes, but for different bar sizes. The L20 Type XII B5 is a 20 mm machine with simultaneous five-axis milling for small complex parts; the L32 is the larger machine, listed here mainly for used-machine buyers.
The L32 takes bigger and longer work: a 32 mm (1.25 in) turning diameter, with 38 mm as an extra-cost option, against 20 mm (25 mm as an option), and 320 mm (12.6 in) per chucking against 200 mm. The L20 Type XII B5 has the faster main spindle, 10,000 rpm against 8,000 RPM. Both sub-spindles run to 10,000 rpm. The L20 Type XII B5 weighs 2,680 kg against 2,500 kg (5,512 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5 | Citizen Cincom L32 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 20 mm dia.(25 mm dia.OP.) | 32 mm (1.25 in) [38 mm optional] ▲ |
| Max Turning Length | 200 mm per chucking | 320 mm (12.6 in) per chucking ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | max. 10,000 rpm ▲ | 8,000 RPM |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | max. 10,000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Machine Weight | 2,680 kg | 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) |
Advantages
Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5
- 10,000 rpm main spindle against 8,000 RPM
- Simultaneous five-axis milling for small complex parts
Citizen Cincom L32
- 32 mm (1.25 in) turning diameter, 38 mm as an option, against 20 mm
- 320 mm (12.6 in) turning length per chucking against 200 mm
- Angled holes and features on the B-axis L32 XII version
Verdict
Choose by bar size. The Citizen Cincom L32 is the machine for parts above 20 mm, up to 32 mm standard or 38 mm as an option, and for long parts that need 320 mm per chucking. The Citizen Cincom L20 Type XII B5 is the better fit for small complex parts within 20 mm, where its 10,000 rpm main spindle and simultaneous five-axis milling cut the need for secondary operations.