Machine Comparison
Mazak HCN Series vs Mazak HCN NEO
Yamazaki Mazak vs Yamazaki Mazak · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Mazak HCN Series and the Mazak HCN NEO are both families of horizontal machining centers, so every figure in this table is a series range rather than one machine's figure. The HCN Series runs from the HCN-4000 to the HCN-12800 and covers both 40-taper and 50-taper work; the HCN NEO is a pallet-changing platform with a standard NC rotary table across four pallet sizes.
The ranges overlap on every row, so no row has a clear winner. The HCN Series span is wider at both ends: 6,000-30,000 RPM against 10,000 rpm to 18,000 rpm, 15-56 kW (20-75 hp) against 15 kW (20 HP) to 37 kW (50 HP), and 22-955 Nm against 60 Nm (44 ft-lb) to 239 Nm (176 ft-lb). It lists 40-120 tools standard, with up to 330 as an extra-cost option, against 40 tools to 60 tools. Both reach 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) rapids; the larger HCN Series models list 36 m/min (1,417 ipm).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak HCN Series | Mazak HCN NEO |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000-30,000 RPM depending on model and spindle option | 10,000 rpm to 18,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 15-56 kW (20-75 hp) | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous to 37 kW (50 HP) continuous |
| Spindle Torque | 22-955 Nm depending on spindle configuration | 60 Nm (44 ft-lb) continuous to 239 Nm (176 ft-lb) continuous |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 40 / HSK-F63 (4000, 5000); CAT 50 (5000/50, 6000, 8800+) | CAT No.40 / CAT No.50 |
| Tool Capacity | 40-120 tools standard (up to 330 optional) | 40 tools to 60 tools |
| Rapid Traverse | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) smaller models; 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) larger | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) |
Advantages
Mazak HCN Series
- Models from the HCN-4000 to the HCN-12800, for parts beyond the HCN NEO's pallet sizes
- 40-120 tools standard, with up to 330 available as an option
- HSK-F63 offered on the HCN-4000 and HCN-5000 as well as CAT 40 and CAT 50
Mazak HCN NEO
- Standard NC rotary table for prismatic parts machined on several faces
- One platform across four pallet sizes, loading one pallet while the other is in the cut
Verdict
Treat this as a choice of family first, then of model. The Mazak HCN Series makes sense when the work needs the ends of its span: spindles toward 30,000 RPM or 955 Nm of torque, magazines beyond 60 tools, or the largest models up to the HCN-12800. The Mazak HCN NEO suits multi-face prismatic production on one platform, within 10,000 rpm to 18,000 rpm and 40 tools to 60 tools. Compare the specific models before choosing.