Machine Comparison
DMG Mori ALX 2000 vs Hwacheon Hi-TECH 230B
DMG Mori vs Hwacheon · CNC Lathes
Summary
The DMG Mori ALX 2000 and the Hwacheon Hi-TECH 230B are both CNC lathes for bar and chuck work, with 30 m/min rapids on X and Z. The Hwacheon Hi-TECH 230B takes larger bar and is offered in several bed lengths; the DMG Mori ALX 2000 has the longer Z travel against the standard bed.
The DMG Mori ALX 2000 lists 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel against 240 mm (9.4 in), and 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z against 460 mm (18.1 in) on the standard Hwacheon bed. The L bed has 700 mm (27.6 in) and the XL bed 1,200 mm (47.2 in). The Hwacheon Hi-TECH 230B takes Ø81 mm (Ø3.2 in) bar against 65 mm (2.6 in), and its YMC / YSMC versions have 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel against 100 mm (3.9 in).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori ALX 2000 | Hwacheon Hi-TECH 230B |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 260 mm (10.2 in) ▲ | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 120 mm (4.7 in) (YMC / YSMC) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 575 mm (22.6 in) ▲ | 460 mm (18.1 in); L: 700 mm (27.6 in); XL: 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.6 in) | Ø81 mm (Ø3.2 in) (230B / 230C); Ø65 mm (Ø2.6 in) (230A) ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm), X- and Z-axis | X / Z 30 / 30 m/min (1,181 ipm); Y 10 m/min (394 ipm); sub-spindle (B) 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Floor Space | 2.7 m2 (29.1 ft2) for the ALX 2000 | 300 turning specification | 2,893 x 1,849.5 x 1,800 mm (113.9 x 72.8 x 70.9 in) (L x W x H); L: 3,133 mm (123.3 in) long; XL: 3,753 mm (147.8 in) long; YMC: 1,924.5 mm (75.8 in) wide, 2,104 mm (82.8 in) high |
Advantages
DMG Mori ALX 2000
- 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z travel against 460 mm (18.1 in) on the standard bed
- 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel against 240 mm (9.4 in)
Hwacheon Hi-TECH 230B
- Ø81 mm (Ø3.2 in) bar capacity against 65 mm (2.6 in)
- 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel on the YMC / YSMC versions against 100 mm (3.9 in)
- L and XL beds with 700 mm (27.6 in) and 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Z travel
Verdict
Choose the Hwacheon Hi-TECH 230B for heavier turning, bar above 65 mm (2.6 in) or long shafts: it takes Ø81 mm (Ø3.2 in) bar and its XL bed reaches 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Z travel. Choose the DMG Mori ALX 2000 for bar-fed and chuck parts within 65 mm bar and 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z, where it has more travel than the standard Hwacheon bed. Rapids on X and Z are the same at 30 m/min.