Machine Comparison
Mazak Mega Turn 900 vs Mazak MULTIPLEX W
Yamazaki Mazak vs Yamazaki Mazak · CNC Lathes
Summary
The Mazak Mega Turn 900 and the Mazak MULTIPLEX W are both Mazak turning centers, but they serve different jobs. The Mega Turn 900 is a single model for large steel parts that sit on a table, while the MULTIPLEX W is a two-spindle series for volume production of short chucked parts machined on both ends; its table entries are ranges.
The Mega Turn 900 turns up to Ø36 in (914 mm) against Ø13 in (330 mm) to Ø17 in (432 mm), has 19 in (483 mm) of X travel against 11 in (279 mm) to 12 in (305 mm), and is rated 22 kW (30 HP) continuous, the top of the MULTIPLEX W range. The MULTIPLEX W spins faster, 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm against 1,250 rpm, and rapids at 1,181 ipm (30 m/min) to 1,378 ipm (35 m/min) against 945 ipm (24 m/min).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak Mega Turn 900 | Mazak MULTIPLEX W |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 19 in (483 mm) | 11 in (279 mm) to 12 in (305 mm) |
| Max Turning Diameter | Ø36 in (914 mm) | Ø13 in (330 mm) to Ø17 in (432 mm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 1,250 rpm | 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 22 kW (30 HP) continuous | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous to 22 kW (30 HP) continuous |
| Rapid Traverse | 945 ipm (24 m/min) | 1,181 ipm (30 m/min) to 1,378 ipm (35 m/min) |
| Machine Weight | 30,864 lb (14,000 kg) | 24,471 lb (11,100 kg) to 29,762 lb (13,500 kg) |
Advantages
Mazak Mega Turn 900
- Turning diameter of Ø36 in (914 mm) against Ø13 in (330 mm) to Ø17 in (432 mm)
- 19 in (483 mm) of X travel against 11 in (279 mm) to 12 in (305 mm)
- Two-pallet changer option that keeps the spindle cutting during setup on long-running jobs
Mazak MULTIPLEX W
- Spindle speed of 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm against 1,250 rpm
- Rapids of 1,181 ipm (30 m/min) to 1,378 ipm (35 m/min) against 945 ipm (24 m/min)
- Gantry loader lines, with two different part numbers run side by side behind the automatic partition
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. Choose the Mazak Mega Turn 900 for heavy roughing of large steel parts up to Ø36 in (914 mm), where 22 kW (30 HP) continuous at up to 1,250 rpm suits low-speed, high-torque turning. Choose the Mazak MULTIPLEX W for volume production of flanges, hubs and gear blanks up to Ø17 in (432 mm) machined on both ends, where 4,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm spindles and gantry loading keep cycle times short.