SUPPLY SIDE MAZAK BRINGS EMO MACHINES TO THE UK
The Variaxis C-600 5-axis vertical machining centre also saw its
world premier at EMO in September. It is a high performance and
cost-effective 5-axis solution for a wide range of sectors, including the
aerospace and automotive markets. Workpiece capacity is up to
730 mm diameter by 450 mm high and 500 kg. Most importantly,
it is offered with “a class-leading range of specifi cation options”.
For example, the C-600 can be confi gured with four different spindles,
from a 12,000 rpm standard spindle, up to 15,000 rpm high torque,
18,000 rpm high speed and 20,000 rpm high power options.
In addition, a 30-tool magazine is standard, but 60-, 90- and 120-tool
capacities are available.
The machine features SmoothAI control, which has three core
capabilities – machine learning via artifi cial intelligence (AI); digital
twinning; and automation. SmoothAi enables the machine to learn
from a variety of information sources, including the operator,
previous cutting processes and environmental data input, to
continually improve performance – cycle time reduction, cutting
surface improvement, ease of operation and automation. Solid
Mazatrol enables the auto-generation of programs from 3D models,
using AI to intuitively learn and understand the cutting strategies
used. As a result, it can reduce programming time by 90%. MACH
2020 will afford visitors the opportunity to get full information
The Integrex e-1250V/8S AG got its
European debut last year at EMO. A vertical
hybrid multi-tasking machine with advanced
gear cutting capability, it is designed for
workpieces up to 1,500 mm diameter by
1,600 mm high. The machine features a
40 kW, 500 rpm main spindle, along with a
10,000 rpm milling spindle. High accuracy
cutting of gear forms, including hobbing,
skiving and milling, supports production of
multiple gear types, from spur gears through
to helical gears and involute splines. Easy
programming via conversational input
of gear data in under 10 minutes
is possible, without the need for
3D models or CADCAM software.
And programs can be verifi ed
before actual machining with
the Mazak 3D simulation
‘Virtual Machining’ system.
There’s a smaller i-500S
model that has 700 mm swing
The Integrex i-200H ST is an 8” chuck model equipped
with a 210 mm Y-axis, offering 600 mm maximum swing
and high speed 5,000 rpm main and second spindles. At the
Open House, it was shown demonstrating Ceratizit’s High
Dynamic Turning on aluminium parts. Detailed in Machinery's
June 2019 issue (https://is.gd/cudada), this sees a single
toolholder held in the B-axis spindle of a mill-turn machine.
Spindle rotation indexes one of typically three insert cutting
edges into position, with the ability to vary approach angle
in cycle a unique feature. Reduced tool changes, toolholders,
inserts and cycle times are all benefi ts. Open Mind CADCAM
software (https://is.gd/gatuno) was used to program the
machine, but that capability is not yet offi cially launched
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