Machine of the Month - January, 2014

HORIZONTAL CENTER NEXUS 4000-III

MACHINE DESCRIPTION:

Unsurpassed performance, precision, reliability and production value for high-volume operations.

The world-class HORIZONTAL CENTER NEXUS (HCN) 4000-III horizontal machining center combines advanced technology and outstanding value with high performance and high productivity for achieving maximum performance when working with virtually any type of material. The machine features spacious work envelope and pallet size as well as a fast rapid traverse speed and rigid, reliable spindles.

With four available integral motor spindle types – standard, high torque, semi-high speed or high-speed – the HCN 4000-III allows users to match spindle performance to their specific machining requirements with the proper speeds and power. For fast, efficient and versatile machining of a wide variety of materials from steels to nonferrous metals.

MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • High-speed, high-accuracy positioning for reductions in non-cut times
  • Wide range of available spindle speeds and power options
  • Fast, vibration-free machine acceleration/deceleration
  • Ample Y-axis stroke
  • High stability, vibration-dampening machine construction
  • Variety of available tool magazine capacities
  • Standard two-pallet changer
  • Automation ready for Mazak's PALLETECH System

Machine Specifications

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Specification Values
Capacity Pallet Size 400 mm / 15.700 in
Maximum Workpiece Diameter 630 mm / 24.800 in
Maximum Workpiece Height 900 mm / 35.430 in
Spindle Spindle Taper 40
Maximum Speed 12000 rpm
Motor Output (30 minute rating) 22 kw / 29.5 hp
Magazine Number of Tools 40
Feed Axes Travel (X Axis) 560 mm / 22.05 in
Travel (Y Axis) 640 mm / 25.20 in
Travel (Z Axis) 640 mm / 25.20 in