Machine Comparison
DMG Mori CMX 50 U vs Soraluce FX 12000
DMG Mori vs Soraluce · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The DMG Mori CMX 50 U and the Soraluce FX 12000 are both listed as 5-axis machining centers, but they serve entirely different jobs. The CMX 50 U is a compact machine for small parts with 500 x 450 x 400 mm of travel; the FX 12000 is a large floor-type machine with 12,000 mm (472 in) of X travel, 2,500 mm (98.4 in) of Y and 1,500 mm (59 in) of Z, rated for 40,000 kg (88,185 lb) on its floor plate.
The Soraluce has 37 kW (50 hp) and 1,196 Nm (882 ft-lb) on an HSK-A100 spindle against 22 kW (30 hp) and 86 Nm (63 ft-lb), and 60 tools against 30. The CMX 50 U spins faster, 12,000 RPM against 6,000 RPM, and rapids at 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) against 25 m/min (984 ipm).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori CMX 50 U | Soraluce FX 12000 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) | 12,000 mm (472 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 1,500 mm (59 in) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 200 kg (440.9 lb) | 40,000 kg (88,185 lb) on floor plate |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional) ▲ | 6,000 RPM |
| Spindle Power | 22 kW (30 hp) | 37 kW (50 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Torque | 86 Nm (63 ft-lb) | 1,196 Nm (882 ft-lb) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 40 / BBT 40 | HSK-A100 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools standard (60 optional) | 60 tools standard (up to 120 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) ▲ | 25 m/min (984 ipm) |
| Control | CELOS with Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl | Heidenhain TNC 640 |
| Machine Weight | 6,600 kg (14,551 lb) | 65,000 kg (143,300 lb) approx. |
Advantages
DMG Mori CMX 50 U
- 12,000 RPM spindle against 6,000 RPM
- 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapids against 25 m/min (984 ipm)
- Compact machine at 6,600 kg (14,551 lb) against 65,000 kg (143,300 lb) approx.
- Choice of Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl
Soraluce FX 12000
- 12,000 mm (472 in) x 2,500 mm (98.4 in) x 1,500 mm (59 in) of travel against 500 x 450 x 400 mm
- 40,000 kg (88,185 lb) on the floor plate against 200 kg (440.9 lb)
- 1,196 Nm (882 ft-lb) and 37 kW (50 hp) against 86 Nm (63 ft-lb) and 22 kW (30 hp)
- 60 tools standard (up to 120) against 30
Verdict
There is no overlap. The Soraluce FX 12000 is for turbine casings, generator housings, large dies and molds, heavy equipment frames and marine parts that need 12,000 mm of X travel and 1,196 Nm of torque. The CMX 50 U is for small aerospace fittings, medical parts, prototypes and mold components that fit within 500 x 450 x 400 mm, where its 12,000 RPM spindle suits smaller tools.