Machine Comparison
DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 vs Hanwha STL-12
DMG Mori vs Hanwha · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 and the Hanwha STL-12 are small Swiss-type lathes with very similar spindles. Both run the main and the second spindle to 10,000 rpm, both have about 3 hp at the main spindle, and both use a FANUC 32i-series control. The headline difference is bar size: 20 mm (0.8 in) on the DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 against 12 mm (0.472 in) on the Hanwha STL-12.
The axis count is the other difference. The DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 is listed with 5 linear axes and up to 2 C-axes, run through 2 control channels. The Hanwha STL-12 has 5 axes as standard, with a Y-axis as an extra-cost option. The table gives no tool, travel or weight figures for this pair.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 | Hanwha STL-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Capacity | 20 mm (0.8 in) ▲ | 12 mm (0.472 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (main spindle) | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 3 hp (main spindle, nominal) | 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (counter spindle) | 10,000 rpm |
| Axes | 5 linear axes and up to 2 C-axes | 5 standard (Y-axis optional) |
| Control | FANUC 32i with 10.4" color display; 2 control channels | FANUC 32i-B |
Advantages
DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5
- Takes bar up to 20 mm (0.8 in) against 12 mm (0.472 in)
- 5 linear axes and up to 2 C-axes, against 5 axes as standard on the Hanwha STL-12
Hanwha STL-12
- Dedicated to small-diameter work: a 12 mm (0.472 in) machine for pins, contacts and miniature hardware
- A Y-axis can be added as an option to the 5 standard axes
- Aimed at shops entering Swiss-type work for the first time
Verdict
Bar diameter decides this one. If any of the work is over 12 mm (0.472 in), only the DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 can take it, up to 20 mm (0.8 in), and it adds up to 2 C-axes for cross work. If everything is small-diameter pins, contacts, screws and miniature hardware, the Hanwha STL-12 offers the same 10,000 rpm on both spindles and the same 3.0 hp class of main spindle in a machine built for that size range.