Machine Comparison
Mazak FF-5000 vs Okuma MA-12500H
Yamazaki Mazak vs Okuma · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Mazak FF-5000 and the Okuma MA-12500H are both horizontal machining centers, but they sit at opposite ends of the class and serve different jobs. The FF-5000 series is a production machine for mass-production lines of aluminum, iron and cast iron parts, fed by gantry loaders or robots. The Okuma MA-12500H is a large pallet-changing machine for heavy gear housings, turbine casings and structural parts.
The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair, so the table has only two rows. The FF-5000 holds 20 tools against 81 on the Okuma, which also lists 129 and 177 in brackets as alternatives. The FF-5000 is offered with CAT No.40, BT40 or CAT No.50 tapers; the Okuma lists No. 50.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak FF-5000 | Okuma MA-12500H |
|---|---|---|
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT No.40 / BT40 / CAT No.50 | No. 50 |
| Tool Capacity | 20 tools | 81 [129, 177] |
Advantages
Mazak FF-5000
- Offered with CAT No.40 or BT40 as well as CAT No.50
- Built for mass-production lines loaded by gantry loaders or articulated robots
Okuma MA-12500H
- 81 tools against 20 tools, with 129 and 177 also listed
- Suited to large gear housings, turbine casings and machine bases
Verdict
With only two comparable rows, choose by the work. The Mazak FF-5000 suits high-volume lines of aluminum, iron and cast iron parts that need no more than 20 tools per machine. The Okuma MA-12500H suits shops machining large gear housings, turbine casings and structural parts, including shops replacing floor-type boring mills, where 81 tools and a No. 50 spindle taper fit the job.