New CNC turning center built for heavy-duty machining of large, long shaft workpieces
Florence, Kentucky, June 15, 2012 - Mazak will showcase more than 20 high-performance machine tools in booth S-8300 at IMTS 2012, taking place Sept. 10 - 15 in Chicago, Ill. Among those machines is the new SLANT TURN NEXUS 600M that efficiently tackles large-part turning applications such as oil field pipes, pipeline control valves, turbine wheels, aircraft and off-road parts and the production of power-generating components for the aerospace, oil, gas, coal and nuclear industries.
The SLANT TURN NEXUS 600M employs a headstock with a 14.75" (375 mm) diameter bore mounted on a 60 hp, 500-rpm turning spindle that generates up to 5,162 ft-lbs. of torque for heavy-duty cutting. The spindle is also used as a C-axis, capable of being indexed at 0.001° increments to accurately position parts for slotting cuts and precisely drilled holes. Additionally, the C-axis spindle is a full-function CNC controlled axis for milling.
For convenient tool management, the SLANT TURN NEXUS 600M utilizes a 12-position drum turret for rapid tool indexing. The machine is also equipped with a 10 hp, 4,000-rpm milling spindle for roughing, grooving, endmilling and facemilling operations, allowing many processes to be completed in a single machine cycle. An optional 15 hp, 3,000-rpm milling spindle is also available. Furthermore, optional single or double steady rests provide additional workpiece support.
The machine's NC servo-driven tailstock enables automated processes and is fully programmable, driving the W-axis on its own AC servomotor and ball screw. Through the part program, the tailstock will retract to a known position and its center makes contact with the part with consistent holding pressure. Further, because of its positive independent drive system, the tailstock will drill holes on a shaft centerline, adding versatility to the jobs it can process.
Mazak's MAZATROL MATRIX NEXUS CNC control on the SLANT TURN NEXUS 600M simplifies multi-tasking metalworking operations. Its conversational and EIA/ISO part programming provides versatility and user-friendly operation. Further adding to the control's ease of use is a 12" LCD color display that offers higher visibility for a large amount of data and the QWERTY keyboard that provides the same data input operation method as a personal computer. A pointing device, acting like a mouse, and USB port for downloading programs are also at the operator's fingertips.
In addition to running real-world application cutting demonstrations on the SLANT TURN NEXUS 600M at IMTS, Mazak will also feature other advanced machining technologies for a wide variety of industry segments. Additionally, IMTS attendees will get to experience a brand new Mazak booth as well as learn about a new 3-4-5 manufacturing solution for better tailoring Mazak machines to specific applications.