Machine Comparison
Makino a120nx vs Yasda YBM 7Ti
Makino vs Yasda Precision · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Makino a120nx and the Yasda YBM 7Ti are both large 50-taper horizontal machining centers for housings, frames and castings. The Makino has the larger envelope, 1,900 x 1,600 x 1,700 mm of travel against 1,250 x 1,000 x 1,100 mm, and the larger standard magazine, 204 tools against 60 tools.
The Yasda has the faster standard spindle, 50-10,000 min-1 against 8,000 rpm, and the wider choice of spindles: a 60-6,000 min-1 high-torque option and 60-15,000 min-1 and 200-20,000 min-1 high-speed options, the last on a MAS BT40 taper in place of MAS BT50. The Makino lists one alternative, an optional 20,000 rpm spindle, with HSK-A100 as an optional taper. Yasda's magazine can also be extended to 90 tools or 120-450 tools, both extra-cost options.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino a120nx | Yasda YBM 7Ti |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) ▲ | 1,250 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) ▲ | 1,000 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,700 mm ▲ | 1,100 mm |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,000 rpm (Optional 20,000) | 50-10,000 min-1 (60-6,000 min-1 high-torque spindle opt., 60-15,000 min-1 high-speed spindle opt., 200-20,000 min-1 high-speed spindle opt.) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional) | MAS BT50 (MAS BT40 with the 200-20,000 min-1 high-speed spindle opt.) |
| Tool Capacity | 204 ▲ | 60 tools (90 tools/120-450 tools opt.) |
Advantages
Makino a120nx
- 1,900 x 1,600 x 1,700 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 1,250 x 1,000 x 1,100 mm
- 204 tools as standard against 60 tools as standard
- Suits large castings and fabrications beyond the Yasda YBM 7Ti's travels
Yasda YBM 7Ti
- 50-10,000 min-1 standard spindle against 8,000 rpm standard
- Three optional spindles: 60-6,000 min-1 high-torque, and 60-15,000 min-1 and 200-20,000 min-1 high-speed
- Magazine can be extended to 120-450 tools as an extra-cost option, beyond the Makino a120nx's 204
Verdict
Choose the Makino a120nx when part size decides: it offers 1,900 mm of X travel against 1,250 mm and 204 tools as standard. Choose the Yasda YBM 7Ti when the work fits 1,250 x 1,000 x 1,100 mm and the spindle matters more: 50-10,000 min-1 as standard, a 60-6,000 min-1 high-torque option for heavy BT50 milling and boring, and an optional magazine of 120-450 tools for pallet-pool production.