Machine Comparison
Mazak FF-5000 vs Mazak MU Series
Yamazaki Mazak vs Yamazaki Mazak · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Mazak FF-5000 and the Mazak MU Series are horizontal machining centers aimed at different work. The FF-5000 series is a production machine for mass-production lines fed by gantry loaders or robots. The MU Series is meant for larger housings and castings that need stable bore positions over long cycles.
The MU Series spindle runs to 15,000 RPM, with 20,000 RPM as an extra-cost option, above the whole FF-5000 range of 10,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm, and its 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) of torque is above the FF-5000 range of 44 Nm (32 ft-lb) to 108.4 Nm (80 ft-lb). Power meets at the top: the MU lists 22 kW (30 hp), the top of an FF-5000 range that starts at 15 kW (20 HP). The MU carries 40 tools standard, with 60 or 80 as options, against 20 tools. The FF-5000 offers BT40 and CAT No.50 as well as CAT No.40.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak FF-5000 | Mazak MU Series |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm | 15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Power | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous to 22 kW (30 HP) continuous | 22 kW (30 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 44 Nm (32 ft-lb) continuous to 108.4 Nm (80 ft-lb) continuous | 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT No.40 / BT40 / CAT No.50 | CAT 40 (BIG-PLUS) |
| Tool Capacity | 20 tools | 40 tools standard (60, 80 optional) ▲ |
Advantages
Mazak FF-5000
- BT40 and CAT No.50 tapers offered as well as CAT No.40, against CAT 40 (BIG-PLUS) only
- Built for mass-production lines loaded by gantry loaders or articulated robots
Mazak MU Series
- 15,000 RPM standard spindle (20,000 RPM optional) against 10,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm
- 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) of torque against at most 108.4 Nm (80 ft-lb)
- 40 tools standard, with 60 or 80 optional, against 20 tools
Verdict
Choose the Mazak FF-5000 for high-volume lines of aluminum, iron and cast iron parts that need no more than 20 tools per machine and are loaded by gantry or robot. Choose the Mazak MU Series for larger housings and castings with longer cycles, where 40 tools or more, a 15,000 RPM spindle and 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) of torque cover a wider spread of operations in one setup.