Machine Comparison
Hanwha XD20H vs Hanwha XD26II
Hanwha Precision Machinery vs Hanwha Precision Machinery · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The Hanwha XD20H and the Hanwha XD26II are neighboring Swiss-type lathes from the same maker. The XD20H is the faster of the two, with a 10,000 RPM main spindle against 8,000 rpm and live tools at 8,000 RPM against 6,000 rpm; both sub-spindles run to 8,000 rpm.
The XD26II has the stronger main spindle: 2.2/5.5 kW with Fanuc, or 14.4 kW with Siemens, against 3.7 kW (5 HP) on the XD20H. It also offers a choice of Fanuc 32i-B or Siemens 828D control, where the XD20H runs the older Fanuc 18iTB. The table lists no bar capacity or turning length for either machine.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hanwha XD20H | Hanwha XD26II |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM ▲ | 8,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 3.7 kW (5 HP) | 2.2/5.5 kW (Fanuc), 14.4 kW (Siemens) ▲ |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 8,000 RPM | 8,000 rpm |
| Live Tool Speed | 8,000 RPM ▲ | 6,000 rpm |
| Control | Fanuc 18iTB | Fanuc 32i-B / Siemens 828D |
Advantages
Hanwha XD20H
- 10,000 RPM main spindle against 8,000 rpm
- 8,000 RPM live tools against 6,000 rpm
- Suited to affordable high-volume brass, aluminum and mild steel parts
Hanwha XD26II
- Main spindle rated 2.2/5.5 kW (Fanuc) or 14.4 kW (Siemens) against 3.7 kW (5 HP)
- Choice of Fanuc 32i-B or Siemens 828D control against the Fanuc 18iTB
- Suited to medical screws, dental implants and watch components
Verdict
Choose the Hanwha XD20H for job shops running high-volume connectors, pins and fittings in free-cutting materials, where its 10,000 RPM main spindle and 8,000 RPM live tools shorten cycles. Choose the Hanwha XD26II for medical and precision work that benefits from more spindle power, 2.2/5.5 kW or 14.4 kW depending on control, and from a current Fanuc 32i-B or Siemens 828D control.