Machine Comparison
Haas EC-500 Horizontal Machining Center vs Mazak HCN-5000
Haas Automation vs Yamazaki Mazak · Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)
Summary
The Haas EC-500 Horizontal Machining Center and the Mazak HCN-5000 are 40-taper horizontal machining centers of the same size class. They split on what the spindle is for: the Haas has the higher power and torque figures, the Mazak the higher speed and the faster axes.
The Haas spindle is listed at 30 hp (22.4 kW) and 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm; Mazak quotes continuous ratings of 15 kW (20 HP) and 60 Nm (44 ft-lb), so the two are not stated on the same basis. The Mazak HCN-5000 reaches 12,000 rpm against 8,100 rpm, rapids at 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) against 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min) and holds 40 tools against 30+1. It has more Y and Z travel, 29 in (737 mm) and 32 in (813 mm) against 25 in (635 mm) and 28 in (711 mm); the Haas has 32 in (813 mm) of X against 29 in (737 mm).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Haas EC-500 Horizontal Machining Center | Mazak HCN-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 32 in (813 mm) ▲ | 29 in (737 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 25 in (635 mm) | 29 in (737 mm) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 28 in (711 mm) | 32 in (813 mm) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,100 rpm | 12,000 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous |
| Spindle Torque | 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm) | 60 Nm (44 ft-lb) continuous |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63 | CAT No.40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 | 40 tools ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min) | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) ▲ |
| Machine Weight | 20,120 lb (9,126 kg) | 25,198 lb (11,430 kg) |
Advantages
Haas EC-500 Horizontal Machining Center
- 32 in (813 mm) of X travel against 29 in (737 mm)
- Spindle listed at 30 hp (22.4 kW) and 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm), where Mazak quotes continuous ratings of 15 kW (20 HP) and 60 Nm (44 ft-lb)
Mazak HCN-5000
- 12,000 rpm spindle against 8,100 rpm
- 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) rapid traverse against 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min)
- 29 in (737 mm) of Y and 32 in (813 mm) of Z against 25 in (635 mm) and 28 in (711 mm)
- 40 tools against 30+1
Verdict
Pick the Mazak HCN-5000 for two-pallet production of castings and housings where cycle time comes from spindle speed and axis moves: 12,000 rpm and 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) rapids, with the taller Y and deeper Z for larger parts and long tools. Pick the Haas EC-500 Horizontal Machining Center when the parts are wide rather than tall and the cuts lean on low-speed torque, where its 90 ft-lbf at 2,000 rpm is the figure that counts.