Advanced technology machines require information technology to maximize their ROI in today's lean environment. Mazak's strategy is to imbed information on the machine tool, throughout your office, and even when you're away.
MAZATROL
It all begins with the Mazatrol CNC, the fusion of CNC control with
off-the-shelf PC networking. Mazatrol uses its own programming language, which
is conversational and intuitive. EIA programs can be read and executed as well,
but the Mazatrol program is typically 80+% shorter, and only takes 20% of the
time to build. That's because the operator is only required to respond to questions
to build the program while the machine is cutting parts. It is also aided by
a resident database of cutting parameters for each tool and material being
cut.
Other information stored at the control includes:
Tool life management, which recognizes and catalogs each tool, tracking the amount of time in the cut. It issues a warning when tool life reaches one of three preset parameters.
Background tool path checking routine checks for interferences.
The programmed tool path generates a solid model simulation of the part being machined for visual feedback.
Weekly operation status report and spindle load records are automatically kept.
Alarms and alarms history are displayed and stored.
Maintenance monitor and graphic locator.
Alarm navigation for focused trouble-shooting.
An invitation to Cyber Management
Mazak's Cyber Production Center utilizes IT to greatly increase machine cutting time. Through a plant network, this software suite can manage your factory in real-time by providing accessibility to machine data, machining programs, fixture data, cutting tool files, production schedules, and more.
Cyber Production Center provides a common software platform across key plant functions designed to keep spindles turning.
Functionality includes:
CAMWARE by Mazak allows part programs in Mazatrol to be generated on a remote PC, catalogued for easy retrieval, and downloaded to the machine control while parts are being cut. Third party CAM software may also be used in this way.
CYBER MONITOR obtains machine status and progress of work on the factory floor over the network in real-time. Teamed with CYBER SCHEDULER, it allows fast response to unexpected events including emergency jobs, lack of raw material, machine off-line, and others, to re-schedule the work load quickly and easily. CYBER MONITOR also helps to analyze shop performance over longer periods of time for management's use in obtaining higher productivity. The monitor software can be accessed from locations outside the factory as well.
CYBER TOOL MANAGEMENT software monitors the status of all tools in the machines' magazine, and checks to ensure that all tools are available for the next part processing. The Mazak Tool ID System registers each tool and its offsets as it is loaded into the magazine through an ID chip in the tool shank. Setup time is reduced and the possibility of mistakes, such as loading the wrong tool pocket or input errors of offsets, are eliminated.
