Mazak Showcasing Aerospace Machining Technologies at AeroDef

Florence, Kentucky, March 3, 2011 – Mazak will be showcasing a variety of machine tool technologies geared toward increasing aerospace part production during the AeroDef Manufacturing 2011 show, which will take place on April 5 – 7 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Special featured machines at Mazak’s booth #1350 will include the VARIAXIS 730-5X II full simultaneous five-axis machining center and the new INTEGREX i-200S Multi-Tasking machine.

Mazak’s high-performance VARIAXIS 730-5X II provides high-speed, heavy-duty, full simultaneous five-axis machining of large, complex parts such as those involved in the aerospace industry. The machine is equipped with a 30-tool magazine standard or 80-tool or 120-tool optional magazines for uninterrupted production.

The machine’s powerful 50-taper spindle features high-performance characteristics, including a maximum spindle speed of 10,000 rpm and 40 hp, while a 1,654 ipm rapid traverse rate in X-, Y-, and Z-axes significantly reduces part cycle times. Additionally, the machine’s high-precision tilting rotary table provides an A-axis (tilting) rotation of 150° and C-axis rotation of ±360°, both in increments as small as 0.0001°. Machine travels measure 28.74” x 33.46” x 22.05” in X, Y, and Z axes, respectively.

Visitors to the Mazak booth will also see the new INTEGREX i-200S Multi-Tasking center that combines extreme versatility and accuracy for complete part machining in one setup. Such capability is particularly beneficial to those aerospace manufacturers machining mid-size, complex components.

The INTEGREX i-200S features two 5,000 rpm spindles, with C-axis control, for single-setup front and back-end part work. The machine accommodates workpieces up to 25.9” in diameter and offers a 3” spindle bore. A powerful 30 hp, 12,000 rpm milling spindle is mounted in the vertical rotating B-axis with a range of 240° that provides precise angle cutting and 5-axis contouring. For both prismatic and cylindrical parts processing, the INTEGREX i-200S boasts an impressive Y-axis travel of 9.8” and vertical X-axis of 24.2”, with 4.92” below centerline.

About Mazak Corporation - Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productivity-improving machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky recently initiated a $9 million manufacturing expansion. The facility’s “Production on Demand” manufacturing concept uses the latest in machine tool technologies as part of its lean strategy. Continuous training and development of the workforce has created a “lean” culture, which has created opportunities for continuing growth in America. For more information on Mazak's products and solutions, visit www.mazakusa.com.

Mazak’s INTEGREX i-200S Multi-Tasking machine offers highly productive, Done-in-One manufacturing.