Machine Comparison
Mazak HQR NEO vs Mazak Mega Turn
Yamazaki Mazak vs Yamazaki Mazak · CNC Lathes
Summary
The Mazak HQR NEO and the Mazak Mega Turn are both turning centers, but they serve different jobs. The HQR NEO is a multi-turret lathe with main and second spindles for high-volume turned parts, while the Mega Turn is a series for large rings, discs and housings that sit on a table. Both table entries are ranges across several models.
The HQR NEO turns faster, 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm against 350 rpm to 3,000 rpm, and its live tools run at 6,000 rpm against 3,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm. The Mega Turn reaches more spindle power: 22 kW (30 HP) continuous to 37 kW (50 HP) continuous against 15 kW (20 HP) continuous to 22 kW (30 HP) continuous. Weights overlap, 15,800 kg to 15,900 kg for the HQR NEO and 9,250 kg to 25,000 kg for the Mega Turn.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak HQR NEO | Mazak Mega Turn |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm | 350 rpm to 3,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous to 22 kW (30 HP) continuous | 22 kW (30 HP) continuous to 37 kW (50 HP) continuous |
| Live Tool Speed | 6,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm |
| Machine Weight | 34,832 lb (15,800 kg) to 35,053 lb (15,900 kg) | 20,392 lb (9,250 kg) to 55,115 lb (25,000 kg) |
Advantages
Mazak HQR NEO
- Main spindle at 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm against 350 rpm to 3,000 rpm on the Mega Turn models
- Live tools at 6,000 rpm against 3,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm
- Third turret and second spindle for high-volume parts finished on both ends
Mazak Mega Turn
- Spindle power up to 37 kW (50 HP) continuous, where the HQR NEO tops out at 22 kW (30 HP) continuous
- Built for large-diameter rings, discs, housings and flanges that sit on a table
- Drilled and milled features on the M models
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. Choose the Mazak HQR NEO for high-volume shaft, chuck and bar work finished on both ends, where 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm spindles and 6,000 rpm live tools suit smaller diameters. Choose the Mazak Mega Turn for large, heavy rings, discs and housings loaded onto a table, where up to 37 kW (50 HP) continuous drives large-diameter cuts at low speed. The weight ranges overlap, so floor loading does not separate them.