Machine Comparison
DMG Mori LASERTEC 20 PrecisionTool vs DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · CNC Laser Cutting
Summary
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 20 PrecisionTool and the DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill are both laser machines, but they serve different jobs. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 20 PrecisionTool produces cutting edges, relief angles and chip breakers on PCD, CVD-D and CBN tools. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill drills cooling air holes and shaped holes in aerospace turbine components.
The DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill has the larger work envelope: 540 x 500 x 700 mm (21.3 x 19.7 x 27.6 in) of X/Y/Z travel against 200 x 400 x 280 mm (7.9 x 15.7 x 11 in). The DMG Mori LASERTEC 20 PrecisionTool takes less floor space, 37.7 ft² against 43.1 ft². The table for this pair covers travels and floor space only.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori LASERTEC 20 PrecisionTool | DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 540 mm (21.3 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 500 mm (19.7 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 280 mm (11 in) | 700 mm (27.6 in) ▲ |
| Floor Space | 37.7 ft² | 43.1 ft² |
Advantages
DMG Mori LASERTEC 20 PrecisionTool
- Smaller footprint: 37.7 ft² of floor space against 43.1 ft²
- Built for PCD, CVD-D and CBN tool production within 200 x 400 x 280 mm of travel
- Suited to unattended tool production with a linear magazine
DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill
- 540 mm (21.3 in) of X travel against 200 mm (7.9 in)
- 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z travel against 280 mm (11 in)
- 500 mm (19.7 in) of Y travel against 400 mm (15.7 in)
- Suited to angled hole patterns that need B- and C-axis positioning
Verdict
Choose by application, not by travel. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 20 PrecisionTool is for toolmakers finishing PCD, CVD-D and CBN cutting tools and inserts, and it does so in 37.7 ft² of floor space. The DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill is for aerospace and turbine shops drilling cooling holes and shaped holes, work that uses its 540 x 500 x 700 mm travels and angled-hole positioning. Neither machine substitutes for the other.