Machine Comparison
Hanwha STL-12 vs Mazak SYNCREX
Hanwha vs Yamazaki Mazak · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The Hanwha STL-12 and the Mazak SYNCREX are both Swiss-type lathes, but the comparison is uneven: the Hanwha STL-12 is one machine, while the Mazak SYNCREX entry covers a family of models across several bar sizes, so its figures are series spans. The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair.
The Hanwha STL-12 runs both its main spindle and its sub-spindle to 10,000 rpm. The Mazak SYNCREX family spans 8,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm on the main spindle and 8,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm on the sub spindle, so depending on the model it is slower or faster than the Hanwha on both. Neither spindle row gives a clear lead to one machine; the right SYNCREX model has to be matched to the part.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hanwha STL-12 | Mazak SYNCREX |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm |
Advantages
Hanwha STL-12
- A single model, with main spindle and sub-spindle both rated 10,000 rpm
- Sized for high-volume pins, contacts, small screws and other small-diameter turned parts
Mazak SYNCREX
- One Swiss-type family across several bar sizes
- Models with main spindles up to 15,000 rpm and sub spindles up to 12,000 rpm for small-diameter bar work
Verdict
Choose the Hanwha STL-12 for small-diameter, high-volume work such as connector pins, contacts, watch parts and small medical screws, where one model running both spindles to 10,000 rpm covers the job. Choose the Mazak SYNCREX when a shop wants one Swiss-type family across several bar sizes, including long, slender parts held in the guide bushing. Check the specific SYNCREX model, since its spindle speeds range from 8,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm across the family.