Machine Comparison
DMG Mori ALX 2000 vs Mazak Dual Turn 200
DMG Mori vs Yamazaki Mazak · CNC Lathes
Summary
The DMG Mori ALX 2000 is a single-spindle turning center for bar-fed and chuck work; the Mazak Dual Turn 200 puts two partitioned turning sides in one machine, so OP1 and OP2, or two different jobs, can run at once. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair: the table lists axis travel and floor space only.
The DMG Mori ALX 2000 has the longer travels, 260 mm (10.2 in) in X against 9 in (229 mm), and 575 mm (22.6 in) in Z against 20 in (508 mm). Floor space is given as 2.7 m2 (29.1 ft2) for the DMG Mori ALX 2000 and as 3,420 mm (134.6 in) × 1,795 mm (70.7 in) for the Mazak Dual Turn 200, which fits two turning sides in that space.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori ALX 2000 | Mazak Dual Turn 200 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 260 mm (10.2 in) ▲ | 9 in (229 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 575 mm (22.6 in) ▲ | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Floor Space | 2.7 m2 (29.1 ft2) for the ALX 2000 | 300 turning specification | 3,420 mm (134.6 in) × 1,795 mm (70.7 in) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothC) |
Advantages
DMG Mori ALX 2000
- 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel against 9 in (229 mm)
- 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z travel against 20 in (508 mm)
- Takes bar work as well as chuck work, and can be ordered with milling or a Y-axis
Mazak Dual Turn 200
- Two partitioned turning sides, so OP1 and OP2 run in one machine
- Can run two different jobs at once on the left and right sides
- Works with a bar feeder or the GL-100 gantry loader for automated cells
Verdict
Choose by workflow. The Mazak Dual Turn 200 suits volume production of chucked parts that need turning on both ends, where it takes the place of two lathes standing side by side. The DMG Mori ALX 2000 suits bar-fed and chuck work that needs more travel, 260 mm (10.2 in) in X and 575 mm (22.6 in) in Z, and shops that want milling or a Y-axis on one spindle. With only three rows in the table, compare the full specifications before deciding.