“At PMTS Mazak will spotlight two small-footprint machines that provide precision, productivity and profitability to shops across all industry segments,” said a Mazak spokesperson. Throughout the show, PMTS attendees will experience real -world cut t i n g demonstrations on the HYPER QUADREX 150MSY Multi- Tasking Turning Center and VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL 400-5X 5-Axis VMC. “The HYPER QUADREX 150MSY and VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL 400-5X both feature Mazak’s new MATRIX 2 CNC control that uses advanced technology to provide extremely fast processing speed, excellent cornering, superior part surface finishes and reduced cycle times,” said the spokesperson. The MATRIX 2 CNC control is a Level 3 control in Mazak’s 3-4-5 “The Next Level of Productivity” manufacturing solution. Because it easily pairs with bar feeder system and workpiece unloader as well as a gantry robot loader, the HYPER QUADREX 150MSY enables shops to achieve long periods of unmanned operation. Such automation places the machine in automation Levels 1 and 2 of the 3-4-5 solution. The VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL 400-5X accommodates articulated robots, placing it in automation Level 4 of the 3-4-5 solution. The HYPER QUADREX 150MSY, because it provides Y-axis, off-center machining, is a Level 2 machine in Mazak’s 5 Levels of Multi-Tasking. The HYPER QUADREX 150MSY employs twin opposed turning spindles with 5,000 RPM and 20 HP each, plus full C-axis CNC control for part positioning and contouring at a resolution of 0.0001 degree. It also carries upper and lower 12-station tool turrets for fixed and rotating (live) tools alike and Y-axis machine travels for each turret for off-the-centerline machining. In the twin-turret and twin-spindle configuration, the main and secondary spindles can operate together or separately, allowing a single part to be machined on all surfaces through a coordinated “hand-off” between spindles, or two different parts can be machined simultaneously on one machine. The machine’s bar fed work capacity is 2. 56” diameter. “Since the twin turrets can operate independently or together on the same part, opportunities abound for machining two features simultaneously or balanced machining strategies. In balanced cutting, two tools work together on the same feature such as rough and finish turning, rough and finish milling, or opposed feature drilling, tapping or boring utilizing the Y-axes. In cases where the part configuration permits, balanced machining can remove up to 25 percent of the cycle time,” said the spokesperson. The VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL 400-5X provides 5-axis capabilities for precision small-parts machining for a variety of industries, including medical, aerospace, automotive and electronics. It provides true 5-axis machining capability via a rigid rotary-tilt table that rotates ± 360 degrees at 50 RPM in the C-axis and tilts ± 140 degrees at 40 RPMin the B-axis. Linear axes measure 19. 6” in X, 15.7” in Y and 20” in Z and rapid traverse at speeds up to 945 IPM. Tool storage capacities of either 20 or 30 tools further increase part-production versatility. The VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL 400-5X provides a small footprint of 125” H x 78.7”Wx 117.5” D, yet offers a table size of 15.7” x 15.7”.A 10,000-RPM, 15-HP, 40-taper spindle is designed for metal removal for all common materials. And the machine is available with an optional 12,000-RPM spindle. PMTS attendees can also visit the New Method Steel Stamps booth #463 and watch the QUICK TURN NEXUS 200 with an LNS bar feeder in action. For more information contact: George Yamane Mazak Corporation P.O. Box 970 Florence, KY 41022-0970 859-342-1700 gyamane@mazakcorp.com www.mazakusa.com PMTS-2013 Booth #349