Mazak has introduced turning capabilities into its VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL (VCU) Series of small-footprint vertical machining centers with the VCU 400T. The VCU 400T is designed for cost-effective small parts production. According to the company, the VCU 400T employs a 15 HP, 10,000 RPM HSK-63A milling spindle and turning spindle with speeds between 35 and 2,500 RPM to accurately machine all common materials, including steel, aluminum and cast iron. An optional speed of 12,000 RPM is also available so users can effectively match milling spindle performance with their machining requirements. "A cam-driven automatic tool changer is designed to reduce non-cut times on the VCU 400T by quickly exchanging tools and getting the spindle back in the cut in the shortest time possible. The reliable tool monitoring on the machine maximizes production efficiency and lowers operating costs via early problem detection. Tool storage capacities of 20 or 30 tools ensure continuous machining operation and increased versatility," said a company spokesperson. The VCU 400T features X, Y and Z travels in 19.88" x 15.74" x 20.08", respectively, and a 945 IPM rapid traverse rate in each. Also, a full C-axis table rotation that indexes in 0.0001-degree increments is designed to provide full contouring operations. According to the company, the Mazak MX Hybrid Roller Guide System on the VCU 400T enables the machine to deliver highlevels of durability and reliability, resulting in long-term accuracy. The way system increases vibration dampening, extends tool life, handles higher load capacities and eliminates tramp oil in the coolant by utilizing a greener greasebased lubrication system. The MATRIX NEXUS 2 CNC on the VCU 400T offers EIA/ISO and conversational programming for versatility and user-friendly operation. It also incorporates advanced functions including heat displacement control and vibration control for increased productivity through high-speed, high-accuracy machining. The VCU 400T's footprint measures 84. 65" wide x 124.21" deep x 125. 04" high and features a built in multi-tap transformer to further conserve valuable floor space. For more information contact: Tasha Riddell Mazak Corporation P.O. Box 970 Florence, KY 41022-0970 859-342-1700 riddell@mazakcorp .com www.mazakusa.com Kevin Bates Mazak Midwest Technology Center 300 East Commerce Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-885-8311 kbates@mazakcorp.com www.mazakusa.com ND, SD, MN Joel Lundin Tony Bailey Northwest Machine Technologies, Inc. 20851 Commerce Blvd. Rogers, MN 55374 763-493-3660 tbailey@nwmtec.com www.nwmtec.com NE, W. IA Duane Ohlrich Industrial Systems & Supply Inc. 2760 E. 29th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 402-564-4445 ohlrich@industrial-systems-supply.com www.industrialsystems-supply.com E. IA Kevin Bates Mazak Midwest Technology Center 300 East Commerce Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-885-8311 kbates@mazakcorp.com www.mazakusa.com MO, S. IL Bill Summers Municipal Tool & Machinery Co. 2465 Rock Island Blvd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-994-9905 bsummers@municipaltool.com www.municipaltool.com KS, W. MO Paul Domurat Concept Technical Sales, Inc. 6319 W. 110th St. Overland Park, KS 66211 913-647-5366 pdomurat@concepttechsales.com www.concepttechsales.com WI Mike Cekanor Machinery Systems North 3280 Gateway Rd. Brookfield, WI 53045 262-781-4850 mikec@machsys.com www.machsys.com IL, N.W. IN Ron Mager Machinery Systems Inc. 614 East State Parkway Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-882-8085 ronm@machsys.com www.machsys.com E. MI Peter Addy Addy Machinery Co. 36055 Groesbeck Highway Clinton Township, MI 48035 586-741-3000 800-ADDY-NOW peter@addymachinery.com www.addymachinery.com W. MI Peter Addy Addy Machinery Co. 3757 Broadmoor Ave SE, Ste. A & B Grand Rapids, MI 49512 800-AddyNOW peter@addymachinery.com www.addymachinery.com S. OH Greg Papke Mazak Corp. 8025 Production Drive Florence, KY 41042 859-342-1700 gpapke@mazakcorp.com www.mazakusa.com IN, KY Jim Shelton Shelton Machinery, Inc. 9900 North by Northeast Blvd. Fisher, IN 46037 317-845-5588 jshelton@sheltonmachinery.com www.sheltonmachinery.com N. OH Frank Gibbons Numerequip 4810 Briar Road Cleveland, OH 44135 216-265-0400 fgibbons@numerequip.com www.numerequip.com