Machine Comparison
INDEX C100 vs Mazak SYNCREX
INDEX-Traub vs Yamazaki Mazak · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The INDEX C100 and the Mazak SYNCREX are both listed as Swiss-type lathes, but the makers publish few comparable figures for this pair, and the Mazak SYNCREX entry covers a family of models, so its figures are series spans. The INDEX C100 is a three-turret production machine for complex turned parts; the Mazak SYNCREX is a guide-bushing family for long, slender parts across several bar sizes.
On spindle speed the Mazak SYNCREX is faster across its whole family: 8,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm on the main spindle and 8,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm on the sub spindle, against 7,000 rpm on both INDEX C100 spindles. Tool capacity is listed differently: the INDEX C100 gives 14 with VDI20 holders or 10 with VDI25, while the SYNCREX family spans 24 tools to 39 tools, so the two figures are not directly comparable.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | INDEX C100 | Mazak SYNCREX |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 7,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 7,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | VDI20: 14; VDI25: 10 | 24 tools to 39 tools |
Advantages
INDEX C100
- Three turrets for simultaneous machining of complex turned parts in high-volume production
- Aimed at consolidating milling and drilling operations that would otherwise need secondary machines
Mazak SYNCREX
- Main spindle speeds of 8,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm across the family, all above 7,000 rpm
- Sub spindle speeds of 8,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm against 7,000 rpm
- One Swiss-type family across several bar sizes
Verdict
Choose the INDEX C100 for high-volume production of complex turned parts such as automotive connectors, fittings and shafts, where simultaneous three-turret machining can remove secondary operations. Choose the Mazak SYNCREX for long, slender, small-diameter parts held in a guide bushing, where spindle speeds of 8,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm suit small bar. With so few shared figures, match the specific SYNCREX model to the part before deciding.