Machine Comparison
DMG Mori CMX 50 U vs Mazak HCR
DMG Mori vs Yamazaki Mazak · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The DMG Mori CMX 50 U and the Mazak HCR are both 5-axis machining centers for small, complex parts. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair: the shared rows cover only the spindle speed, the spindle taper and the control.
On those rows the two are alike at the spindle. Both run to 12,000 rpm as standard and both use a 40-size taper, CAT 40 / BBT 40 on the CMX 50 U and BIG-PLUS No.40 on the Mazak HCR. The CMX 50 U offers 15,000 rpm as an extra-cost option. The clearest difference is the control: CELOS with Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl on the DMG Mori machine, MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC on the Mazak.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori CMX 50 U | Mazak HCR |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) | 29 in (737 mm) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 29 in (737 mm) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 29 in (737 mm) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 200 kg (440.9 lb) | 1,102 lb (500 kg) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional) | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 22 kW (30 hp) ▲ | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous |
| Spindle Torque | 86 Nm (63 ft-lb) ▲ | 44 ft-lb (60 Nm) continuous |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 40 / BBT 40 | CAT No.40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools standard (60 optional) | 40 tools ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) ▲ |
| Machine Weight | 6,600 kg (14,551 lb) | 28,219 lb (12,800 kg) to 31,327 lb (14,210 kg) |
Advantages
DMG Mori CMX 50 U
- 15,000 rpm spindle available as an extra-cost option over the standard 12,000 rpm
- Choice of Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl control under CELOS
- Suited to five-sided machining of small prismatic parts in one clamping
Mazak HCR
- MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC, a fit for shops already programming on Mazak controls
- Aimed at high-accuracy small-part 5-axis production for aerospace, medical and mold work
Verdict
With so few shared figures, the control decides this one. Choose the DMG Mori CMX 50 U if the shop programs on Fanuc or Siemens, or if the optional 15,000 rpm spindle matters for aluminum and light steel work. Choose the Mazak HCR if the shop already runs MAZATROL and wants to keep one control across its machines. For travels, table load and tool capacity, read each machine's own page, since the makers do not publish matching rows.