Machine Comparison
Enshu GE460H vs Makino a120nx
Enshu vs Makino · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Enshu GE460H and the Makino a120nx are both horizontal machining centers, but they are far apart in size and serve different jobs. The Enshu GE460H is a 40-taper machine with 23.6″ of travel in each axis. The Makino a120nx is a 50-taper machine with 1,900 x 1,600 x 1,700 mm of travel.
The Makino a120nx is stronger on envelope in every axis: 1,900 mm (74.8 in) of X and 1,600 mm (63.0 in) of Y against 23.6″, plus 1,700 mm of Z. Its spindle is CAT50, with HSK-A100 as an extra-cost option. The Enshu GE460H is stronger on axis speed, with rapids of 3543 IPM against 54,000 mm/min, and its BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 spindle lists BT and HSK as options.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Enshu GE460H | Makino a120nx |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 23.6″ | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 23.6″ | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 23.6″ | 1,700 mm ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 (OP: BT / HSK) | CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 3543 IPM ▲ | 54,000 mm/min |
Advantages
Enshu GE460H
- Rapid traverse of 3543 IPM against 54,000 mm/min
- BIG-PLUS® CAT 40 spindle, with BT and HSK listed as options, suited to aluminum and light-alloy parts
- A 23.6″ cube of travel sized for small prismatic parts and tombstone work
Makino a120nx
- 1,900 mm (74.8 in) of X travel against 23.6″
- 1,600 mm (63.0 in) of Y and 1,700 mm of Z travel against 23.6″ in each
- CAT50 spindle taper (HSK-A100 optional) for heavy roughing in steel and iron
Verdict
Part size settles this. The Enshu GE460H suits aluminum and light-alloy prismatic parts that fit a 23.6″ cube, where 3543 IPM rapids and a CAT 40 spindle keep cycles short. The Makino a120nx is for large castings and fabrications that need 1,900 x 1,600 x 1,700 mm of travel and a CAT50 spindle for heavy roughing in steel and iron. Few shops will have both on the same shortlist.