Muratec MW120

Est. $150,000 - $250,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · muratec-usa.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

130 mm

Z Travel

145 mm

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Rapid Traverse

X-axis 24 m/min / Z-axis 24 m/min

Spindle Power

11 kW/30min × 2

chuck size

8" / ø 210 mm

How much does the Muratec MW120 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$150,000 - $250,000

Our best estimate for a swiss-type lathe in this class — not a quote from Muratec. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Muratec MW120 is a twin-spindle CNC turning machine for small chucked parts: an 8" chuck (ø 210 mm), 6,000 rpm and short travels of 130 mm in X and 145 mm in Z. Spindle power is listed as 11 kW/30min × 2, and the spindle nose is JIS A2-5.

The travels define the work. With 145 mm of Z the machine suits discs, flanges, short hubs and similar parts, not shafts. Rapid traverse is 24 m/min on both axes, and over strokes this short a positioning move is brief, so cycle time comes down to cutting and part handling. The turret is a choice between 8 x 2 and 12 x 2 stations, which has to be settled when the machine is ordered: the smaller count gives more room between tools, the larger one more tools per setup.

Within the same family the MW200 is the bigger machine, with a 10" chuck, a JIS A2-6 nose and 22 kW/30 min, but it is limited to 3500 rpm. The MW120 is the one to pick when part diameters are small enough that spindle speed matters more than power.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	8" / ø 210 mm
Number of Turret Stations	8 x 2 or 12 x 2
X-Axis Travel	130 mm
Z-Axis Travel	145 mm
Rapid Traverse Rate	X-axis 24 m/min / Z-axis 24 m/min
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	11 kW/30min × 2
Spindle Nose	JIS A2-5

Specifications sourced from muratec-usa.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

6,000 rpm spindle speed, where the MW200 is limited to 3500 rpm
Turret stations offered as 8 x 2 or 12 x 2
Rapid traverse of 24 m/min on X and Z over travels of 130 mm and 145 mm
Spindle power of 11 kW/30min × 2

Limitations

Z travel is 145 mm and X travel 130 mm, which rules out shafts and long parts
The 8" chuck (ø 210 mm) and JIS A2-5 nose sit a size below the 10" chuck and JIS A2-6 nose of the MW200
The 11 kW figure is a 30 min rating; the spec table gives no continuous rating

Best For

Short chucked parts such as discs, flanges and hubs within 145 mm of Z travel Small-diameter turning that benefits from 6,000 rpm Parts turned on both sides across the two spindles

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the travels of the MW120?

X travel is 130 mm and Z travel is 145 mm, with rapid traverse of 24 m/min on each axis. The chuck is 8" (ø 210 mm). Those strokes fit short, chucked parts; anything long needs a different machine.

02 How does the MW120 compare with the MW200?

The MW120 runs to 6,000 rpm with an 8" chuck (ø 210 mm) and a JIS A2-5 spindle nose. The MW200 has a 10" chuck, a JIS A2-6 nose and 22 kW/30 min, and is limited to 3500 rpm. Rapid traverse is 24 m/min on X and Z for both.

03 How many turret stations does the MW120 have?

Muratec lists two configurations, 8 x 2 or 12 x 2. On a twin-spindle machine that reads as a turret of 8 or 12 stations for each spindle. The table does not say which is standard, so specify the turret when ordering.