Machine Comparison
Mazak HQR vs Mazak HQR NEO
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Summary
The Mazak HQR and the Mazak HQR NEO are two versions of Mazak's multi-turret turning center with a second spindle, and both table entries are ranges across several models. They share 6,000 rpm live tools, both top out at 22 kW (30 HP) continuous, and their spindle speed ranges overlap.
The HQR line spans a wider range of sizes: chucks from 6 in to 10 in against 8 in to 10 in, main spindles from 4,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm against 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm, and second spindles from 5,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm against 5,000 rpm. It is also lighter, 9,160 kg to 13,250 kg against 15,800 kg to 15,900 kg. The HQR NEO starts higher on power, 15 kW (20 HP) continuous against 7.5 kW (10 HP) continuous, and adds a third turret.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak HQR | Mazak HQR NEO |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 6 in to 10 in | 8 in to 10 in |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 7.5 kW (10 HP) continuous to 22 kW (30 HP) continuous | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous to 22 kW (30 HP) continuous |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 5,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm |
| Live Tool Speed | 6,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
| Machine Weight | 20,194 lb (9,160 kg) to 29,211 lb (13,250 kg) | 34,832 lb (15,800 kg) to 35,053 lb (15,900 kg) |
Advantages
Mazak HQR
- 6 in chuck sizes for smaller work; the HQR NEO range starts at 8 in
- Some models reach 6,000 rpm on the main and second spindles; the HQR NEO range tops out at 5,000 rpm
- Lighter: 20,194 lb (9,160 kg) to 29,211 lb (13,250 kg) against 34,832 lb (15,800 kg) to 35,053 lb (15,900 kg)
Mazak HQR NEO
- Every model starts at 15 kW (20 HP) continuous, against 7.5 kW (10 HP) continuous at the bottom of the HQR range
- A third turret to shorten cycles on high-volume turned parts
Verdict
Choose the Mazak HQR NEO for high-volume turned parts where a third turret shortens the cycle and every model brings at least 15 kW (20 HP) continuous. Choose the Mazak HQR when the work runs in 6 in chucks, when some jobs need up to 6,000 rpm on the main or second spindle, or when floor loading favors a machine of 9,160 kg to 13,250 kg over one of 15,800 kg to 15,900 kg. Live tooling at 6,000 rpm is the same on both.