Machine provides fast cycle times and superior surface finishes for small, complex medical parts
Florence, Kentucky, June 11, 2012 - Mazak will demonstrate the fast cycle times and superior surface finishes delivered by the VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS COMPACT in booth S-8300 at IMTS 2012, taking place Sept. 10 - 15 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. Designed specifically to accurately and efficiently machine small, highly complex medical parts, this space-saving, high-speed, 5-axis vertical machining center exceeds the medical industry's growing demand for lean manufacturing and precision.
The VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS COMPACT, which is available in 3- and 5-axis versions, meets lean manufacturing standards through the use of small-footprint, high-speed machines that offer absolute precision when creating high-quality parts with superior surface finishes. Additionally, the 5-axis machine's new Mazatrol MATRIX 2 CNC control and its machining capabilities significantly shorten design-to-market time, allowing doctors to quickly fulfill the needs of their patients.
Within the MATRIX 2 CNC control are both enhanced hardware and software functionalities that make the control easy to use while also delivering high accuracy and increased productivity. Control hardware performance is much faster with higher processing speeds for small increment operation, and a 5-axis spline interpolation function included in the control's software provides smooth toolpaths from long block-by-block programs, easy tool vector control and shorter cycle times as well as superior surface finishes. While the advanced MATRIX 2 CNC control is featured on the 5-axis machine model, Mazak's user-friendly MATRIX NEXUS CNC control is used on the 3-axis model.
The VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS COMPACT gets its power and versatility from a robust, high torque 25 hp, 12,000-rpm CAT 40 spindle and axis travels of 19.69" (500 mm) in X, 16.93" (430 mm) in Y and 20.08" (510 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. An optional 40 hp, 20,000-rpm spindle is 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, so shop owners don't have to sacrifice valuable manufacturing floor real estate in order to achieve high levels of production. The machine's 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). Plus, the VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS COMPACT accommodates 20 tools in its tool magazine (30 tools optional) to further increase part production versatility.
For rigid and precise 5-axis machining, Mazak's rotary/tilt table on the VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS COMPACT is constructed with durable high-speed roller drive technology, allowing the table to rotate and tilt at speeds of 100 rpm and 75 rpm, respectively. The table supports a maximum workpiece weight of 66 lbs. (30 kg) and tilts at angles from -20? to 120?. With a table O.D size measuring 3.94" (100 mm) and I.D. of 1.57" (40 mm), the rotary/tilt table accommodates the machining of small, complex 5-axis parts.
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 dampens vibration 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.
Mazak will demonstrate more than 20 machines at IMTS, and will unveil a new booth that displays everything manufacturers need to run a highly productive, quality driven business, whether they operate a job shop or manufacture specifically for the aerospace, automotive or energy industries.