Machine Comparison
Mazak Nexus 3000 vs Mazak Orbitec 20
Yamazaki Mazak vs Yamazaki Mazak · CNC Lathes
Summary
The Mazak Nexus 3000 and the Mazak Orbitec 20 both turn metal, but in different ways. The Nexus 3000 is a conventional turning center with an A2-11 spindle nose and a 12-position turret. The Orbitec 20 holds large components on a pallet and works on them with a CAPTO C8 spindle fed from a 60-tool magazine.
The Nexus 3000 spins far faster, at 3,000 RPM against the Orbitec's 600 rpm. The Orbitec 20 has the longer axes: 11 in (279 mm) of X travel against 260 mm (10.24 in), and 48 in (1,219 mm) of Z travel against 1,050 mm (41.3 in). Its 60 tools also give it more capacity for many-feature parts than a 12-position turret.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak Nexus 3000 | Mazak Orbitec 20 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 260 mm (10.24 in) | 11 in (279 mm) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,050 mm (41.3 in) | 48 in (1,219 mm) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 3,000 RPM ▲ | 600 rpm |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | A2-11 | CAPTO C8 |
| Tool Capacity | 12-position turret | 60 tools |
Advantages
Mazak Nexus 3000
- 3,000 RPM spindle against 600 rpm on the Orbitec 20
- A2-11 spindle nose for chucked turning of shafts and bar work
Mazak Orbitec 20
- 48 in (1,219 mm) of Z travel against 1,050 mm (41.3 in)
- 11 in (279 mm) of X travel against 260 mm (10.24 in)
- 60 tools in the magazine against a 12-position turret
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. Choose the Mazak Nexus 3000 for conventional shaft and bar turning, where 3,000 RPM and a standard turret suit round parts that spin in the chuck. Choose the Mazak Orbitec 20 for large components that are fixtured on a pallet and need turned features, especially many-feature parts that use its 60 tools and cells built on Mazak's PALLETECH system.