Machine Comparison
Okuma MULTUS B200II vs Willemin-Macodel 408MT
Okuma vs Willemin-Macodel · Mill-Turn Machines
Summary
The Okuma MULTUS B200II and the Willemin-Macodel 408MT both turn and mill a part in one setup, but the makers publish few comparable figures for this pair, and the spindle rows do not describe the same thing. Okuma lists its turning spindle: a Ø140 flat [JIS A2-6] nose running 50~6,000 min⁻¹, with 45~5,000 min⁻¹ as an option. Willemin-Macodel lists a tool spindle with an HSK-E40 interface at 30,000 min-1, with 42,000 min-1 as the listed alternative.
The speed gap therefore reflects two different kinds of spindle more than a like-for-like lead. The tool row is directly comparable: the Willemin-Macodel 408MT holds 48 tools, or 72 in the larger magazine, against 20 tools on the Okuma MULTUS B200II.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Okuma MULTUS B200II | Willemin-Macodel 408MT |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 50~6,000 min⁻¹ [45~5,000 min⁻¹ optional] | 30,000 min-1 (42,000 min-1) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | Ø140 flat [JIS A2-6] | HSK-E40 (HSK-A40/CAPTO C4) |
| Tool Capacity | 20 tools | 48 (72) ▲ |
Advantages
Okuma MULTUS B200II
- Lathe-type work spindle with a Ø140 flat [JIS A2-6] nose, running 50~6,000 min⁻¹
- Suits shafts and complex parts that need a large machining diameter for tool clearance
- Suits two-ended parts when the W second-spindle specification is ordered
Willemin-Macodel 408MT
- 48 tools, or 72 in the larger magazine, against 20 tools
- 30,000 min-1 tool spindle, with 42,000 min-1 as the listed alternative, for small cutters
- HSK-E40 tool interface, with HSK-A40 and CAPTO C4 also listed
Verdict
These machines fit different work. The Okuma MULTUS B200II is the choice for shafts and complex turned parts that need a large machining diameter and a lathe-type spindle at 50~6,000 min⁻¹. The Willemin-Macodel 408MT is the choice for small bar parts with many angled milled features, where 48 tools against 20 tools and a 30,000 min-1 tool spindle carry the cycle. With only three rows published side by side, confirm bar size and travels with each maker.