Machine Comparison
DN Solutions HC 400 II vs Makino a120nx
DN Solutions vs Makino · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The DN Solutions HC 400 II and Makino a120nx are both horizontal machining centers, but they serve different jobs. The HC 400 II is a 40-taper machine with 600 x 560 x 565 mm of travel, a 400 × 400 mm pallet and a 400 kg (882 lb) load. The Makino a120nx is a 50-taper machine with 1,900 x 1,600 x 1,700 mm of travel, a 1,000 mm x 1,000 mm pallet and a 3,000 kg standard load (5,000 kg as an option).
Both spindles run to 8,000 rpm as standard; the HC 400 II offers 12,000 rpm and the a120nx 20,000 rpm as extra-cost options. The Makino carries 204 tools against 40 and rapids at 54,000 mm/min against 40 m/min (1,575 ipm).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DN Solutions HC 400 II | Makino a120nx |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm (24 in) | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 560 mm (22 in) | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 565 mm (22 in) | 1,700 mm ▲ |
| Pallet Size | 400 × 400 mm (16 × 16 in) | 1,000 mm x 1,000 mm (Optional 1,250 x 1,000 mm) (39.4 in x 39.4 in (Optional 49.2 in x 39.4 in)) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 400 kg (882 lb) | 3,000 kg (Optional 5,000 kg) (6,600 lb (Optional 11,000 lb)) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,000 rpm; option: 12,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm (Optional 20,000) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | ISO 40 | CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional) |
| Tool Capacity | 40 | 204 ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) | 54,000 mm/min ▲ |
Advantages
DN Solutions HC 400 II
- Sized for small prismatic parts on tombstones: 600 x 560 x 565 mm of travel and a 400 × 400 mm pallet
- ISO 40 spindle with a 12,000 rpm extra-cost option for shops on 40-taper tooling
Makino a120nx
- 1,900 x 1,600 x 1,700 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 600 x 560 x 565 mm
- 3,000 kg standard workpiece load (5,000 kg optional) against 400 kg (882 lb)
- 204-tool magazine against 40
- 54,000 mm/min rapids against 40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Verdict
Choose by part size. The DN Solutions HC 400 II suits production cells machining small steel and cast iron parts on several faces from a tombstone, within a 400 kg pallet load. The Makino a120nx is built for large castings, housings and die sets that need 1,900 mm of X travel, a 3,000 kg load and a CAT50 spindle with 204 tools behind it.