Machine Comparison
DMG Mori ALX 2000 vs Hardinge Conquest T42SP
DMG Mori vs Hardinge · CNC Lathes
Summary
The DMG Mori ALX 2000 and the Hardinge Conquest T42SP are both CNC lathes for bar work, but in different sizes. The DMG Mori ALX 2000 takes 65 mm (2.6 in) bar and has the longer travels. The Hardinge Conquest T42SP is a collet lathe with a 42 mm (1.65 in) bar capacity, typically bought for small precision parts in medical, aerospace and defense work.
On the four published rows the DMG Mori ALX 2000 leads throughout: 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel against 165 mm (6.5 in), 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z against 305 mm (12 in), and 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm) rapids on X and Z against 20 m/min (787 ipm). The table carries no accuracy or surface-finish rows, which is where the Hardinge Conquest T42SP is aimed.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori ALX 2000 | Hardinge Conquest T42SP |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 260 mm (10.2 in) ▲ | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 575 mm (22.6 in) ▲ | 305 mm (12 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.6 in) ▲ | 42 mm (1.65 in) collet |
| Rapid Traverse | 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm), X- and Z-axis ▲ | 20 m/min (787 ipm) |
Advantages
DMG Mori ALX 2000
- 65 mm (2.6 in) bar capacity against 42 mm (1.65 in)
- 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z travel against 305 mm (12 in)
- 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel against 165 mm (6.5 in)
- 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm) rapid traverse against 20 m/min (787 ipm)
Hardinge Conquest T42SP
- Collet lathe aimed at small precision parts for medical, aerospace and defense work
- Suited to valve spools, fittings and bushings where bore finish and concentricity are critical
Verdict
Choose the DMG Mori ALX 2000 for general bar and chuck work: it takes 65 mm (2.6 in) bar against 42 mm (1.65 in) and has nearly double the Z travel, 575 mm against 305 mm. Choose the Hardinge Conquest T42SP when the parts are small collet-held components for medical, aerospace or instrument work, and tolerance rather than capacity drives the purchase. The table has no accuracy figures for either machine, so request them from each maker before deciding on that basis.