Machine Comparison
Reishauer RZ 160 vs Reishauer RZ 260
Reishauer vs Reishauer · CNC Gear Cutting
Summary
The Reishauer RZ 160 and the Reishauer RZ 260 are gear grinding machines from the same family. Reishauer publishes few comparable figures for this pair, and the two rows that line up are identical: both run the Siemens SINUMERIK ONE control and both are listed at 9600 kg (incl. W-axis).
The table therefore names no winner. The difference lies in the gears each machine is meant for. The Reishauer RZ 160 is aimed at small gears in fine to medium pitches and at light workpieces. The Reishauer RZ 260 covers a wider span of gear diameters, a coarser top module and heavier shaft-type parts with their workholding.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Reishauer RZ 160 | Reishauer RZ 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Siemens SINUMERIK ONE | Siemens SINUMERIK ONE |
| Machine Weight | 9600 kg (incl. W-axis) | 9600 kg (incl. W-axis) |
Advantages
Reishauer RZ 160
- Aimed at small gears in fine to medium pitches
- Suits light workpieces, fixture included
Reishauer RZ 260
- Covers larger gear diameters than the Reishauer RZ 160
- Grinds a coarser top module
- Takes heavier shaft-type parts with their workholding
Verdict
Choose by gear size, since control and machine weight are the same. A shop grinding small, light gears in fine to medium pitches is served by the Reishauer RZ 160. A shop whose range extends to larger diameters, coarser modules or heavier shaft-type parts needs the Reishauer RZ 260. Because the shared rows do not separate the two, take the diameter, module and workpiece weight limits from Reishauer's data for each machine before deciding.