VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS – COMPACT provides fast, precise manufacturing of small, highly complex parts within a space-saving footprint
Florence, Kentucky, October 25, 2011 – Attendees, especially those in the medical manufacturing sector, at T3 – Tomorrow's Technology Today, a Discover Mazak 2011 event, were particularly impressed with Mazak's new VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS – COMPACT. The space-saving, high-precision machining center was built specifically for efficiently machining small, highly complex medical parts.
The VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS – COMPACT, which is available in 3- and 5- axis versions, was developed in response to the medical industry's growing demand for lean manufacturing through small, high-speed machines that offer absolute precision when creating unique, high-quality parts for patients.
The VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS – COMPACT gets its power and versatility from a robust, high torque 20 hp, 12,000-rpm CAT 40 spindle and axis travels of 19.69" (500.1 mm) in X, 15.75" (400 mm) in Y and 12.99" (330 mm) in Z. The machine delivers the aggressive performance required for tough materials, such as stainless steel, Inconel and titanium, used in medical and other manufacturing applications. Optional 40 hp, 20,000-rpm CAT 40 and 40 hp 30,000-rpm HSK-F63 spindles are also available.
With a 65" x 88" (1,651 mm x 2,235 mm) compact footprint, the VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS – COMPACT easily fits into most facilities. Its table measures 25.6" x 15.7" (650.2 mm x 398.7 mm) and accommodates parts up to 661 lbs. (330 kg). The machine's three linear axes attain high-speed rapid traverse rates of 1,417 ipm (36 m/min) and fast feedrates of 315 ipm (8 m/min). Additionally, the VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS – COMPACT accommodates 20 tools in its tool magazine (30 tools optional), further increasing part production versatility. Mazak's user-friendly MATRIX NEXUS control on the 3-axis model and MATRIX 2 CNC control on the 5-axis model make part programming simple and fast.
The VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS – COMPACT features Mazak's MX Hybrid Roller Guide System to deliver levels of durability and reliability that result in long-term accuracy. The Mazak MX Hybrid Roller Guide System increases vibration dampening to extend tool life, handles higher load capacities, accelerates and decelerates faster to shorten cycle times, consumes less oil for "Greener" operations, and lasts longer with less required maintenance.