Machine Comparison
Mazak INTEGREX AG vs Niles-Simmons N20 MC
Yamazaki Mazak vs Niles-Simmons · Mill-Turn Machines
Summary
The Mazak INTEGREX AG and the Niles-Simmons N20 MC are both mill-turn machines, with different specialties. The Mazak INTEGREX AG is a gear-machining series: it cuts gears by skiving, hobbing or end milling in the same setup as turning, on a MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC with gear machining cycles. The Niles-Simmons N20 MC is a turn-mill center for shafts and chucked parts on a SINUMERIK ONE control.
The makers publish few comparable figures for this pair. The Mazak page covers a series, so its tool figure is a span, 36-72 tools depending on base platform, and it lists a turning length of 60.2″. The Niles-Simmons N20 MC is built in six turning lengths, from 1,000 to 3,500 mm, with 48 (60) or 96 (120) tool pockets. Because one side is a range, the tool row does not separate the two.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak INTEGREX AG | Niles-Simmons N20 MC |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turning Length | 60.2″ | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,000 | 3,500 mm |
| Tool Capacity | 36-72 tools by base platform ▲ | 48 (60) | 96 (120) pockets |
| Control | MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC with gear machining cycles | SINUMERIK ONE |
Advantages
Mazak INTEGREX AG
- Gear cutting by skiving, hobbing or end milling in the same setup as turning
- MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC with gear machining cycles
- Suits gear work that needs on-machine measurement with automatic compensation
Niles-Simmons N20 MC
- Six turning lengths from 1,000 to 3,500 mm for long shafts
- Tool magazines of 48 (60) or 96 (120) pockets
- SINUMERIK ONE control with a B-axis milling spindle for complete machining
Verdict
Choose by the part, since the table offers little to rank. The Mazak INTEGREX AG fits shops that want gears turned, cut and measured in one setup, with gear cycles built into the MAZATROL SmoothAi control. The Niles-Simmons N20 MC fits long shafts and chucked parts that need complete machining, with turning lengths up to 3,500 mm and magazines of 48 (60) or 96 (120) pockets on a SINUMERIK ONE control.