Mazak Corporation will feature the latest manufacturing and automation technology specifically engineered for aerospace, medical, space exploration, defense/marine defense, and other area industry component production at its two-day Florida Open House. The event-which will take place February 18-19 from 10 AM to 6 PM at its Mazak Technical Center located in Orlando, FL-will feature a variety machines and automation in action processing real-world parts and provide access to applications engineers for expert manufacturing advice.
Live demonstrations will include Mazak's QTE-100MY Multi-Tasking Machine outfitted with bar feeder automation, a VARIAXIS C-600 VMC, and a SYNCREX 12/8 Swiss-style production turning machine. The QTE-100MY features milling (M) and Y-axis off-centerline capability (Y) for both turning and milling part production, while the VARIAXIS C-600 allows for multi-surface and full simultaneous 5-axis machining. The Swiss-style production turning machine processes small, high-precision parts with its eight axes and maximum bar diameter capacity of 0.4724" (12 mm).
Equipped with a 6" chuck, the QTE-100MY's integral turning spindle reaches a maximum speed of 6,000 RPM, and the machine handles part diameters up to 13.39" (340 mm) and has a bar capacity of 2" (50.8 mm) in diameter. A rotary tool turret spindle further expands the machine's capability with a 4,500-RPM, 7.38-HP (5.5 kW) milling spindle along with a 12-tool capacity.
"As a solid 'first step' into 5-axis machining for some shops, Mazak's VARIAXIS C-600 offers four spindle options that allow shops to find the ideal balance of speed and power," noted a company spokesperson.
In addition to the standard 12,000 RPM CAT40 spindle, 15,000 RPM, 18,000 RPM, and 20,000 RPM options are available in CAT 40, BIG-PLUS or HSK A-63 types. The standard 12,000 RPM spindle with a motor output of 11/11 kW (40% ED/cont.) and torque of 70/57.3 Nm (40% ED/cont.) offers a high cost-to-performance ratio and is designed for machining steel, cast iron, and aluminum. Options for VARIAXIS C-600 tool magazines include those with 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120-tool capacities, as well as "random access" magazines that eliminate the typical wait time with other types of fixed-address tool systems and are suited for short machining cycle times, the company reported.
For manufacturers producing large quantities of small, extremely high-precision parts, Mazak's SYNCREX 12/8 will demonstrate the production power of Swiss-style production turning on an 8-axis machine that handles a maximum turning diameter of 0.4724" (12 mm) and provides for up to 27 tools (19 static and 8 live). The machine is equipped with the MAZATROL SmoothSt CNC that incorporates Mazak's Swiss Setup Assist (MSSA) for fast and easy job set-ups and Mazak Dynamic Chip Control (MDCC) functionality. For further ease of use, the MAZATROL SmoothSt CNC functions include tool touch-off, part cut-off, retract point, and start position. The CNC also allows for synchronous control of all axes, including the ability to simultaneously turn and drill, along with rigid tapping with all spindles.
For more information contact:
Mazak Technical Center
6985 McCoy Road
Orlando, FL 32822
689-205-5626
www.mazakusa.com