Mazak has decided to lead the industry in a new approach to insure any machine, which can be used, for potentially creating parts for sophisticated weapons is shipped and installed within the goals of the appropriate export laws.  Therefore, beginning 2008, Mazak is adding a device called a relocation device to every machine shipped by any Mazak plant to any location throughout the world.

The following FAQ is designed to answer any questions you may have.

1.         What is the relocation device, and how does it effect me?

The relocation device is a permanent device that resides in the electrical cabinet of the machine.  This device is standard for all Mazak machines as an export compliance measure to prevent illegal transfers and misappropriations without the proper governmental authorization. The device will signal an alarm and completely shut down the machine upon any repositioning and/or relocation of the machine. A new password is required each time a machine is relocated to verify the location.

2.         Is there a charge for this device - do I have to pay extra for it?

No!  It is standard on every machine and prices have not been adjusted.  Mazak is absorbing the cost in the interest of doing what is best for the world manufacturing community.

3.       Do I have to pay a charge to get a new password if I relocate the machine?

No! It is a service provided by Mazak on a no charge basis.

4.      How do I go about getting the unique code once the machine has been moved?

Mazak requests that you contact the local Mazak representative prior to any repositioning and/or relocation of the machine. The Mazak representative will verify the location of the machine to ensure the move is in compliance with export administration guidelines.  At that time a new password to initiate startup of the machine will be issued.  The Mazak location closest to you can be found on our website at www.mazakusa.com

5.         Are new passwords required each time a machine is relocated?

Yes, because the new location must be verified by Mazak Service to obtain the new password.

6.         Is this required for all Mazak machines?

Any new Mazak machine will be incorporated with this device without exception to insure any relocation is consistent with the appropriprate export laws.

7.        Is the device going to be added to used machines?
   
No. It will only be included as new machines are shipped beginning January 2008.

8.         Why are you doing this when in past years that was not required?

Machines have increasingly become more accurate and more sophisticated. Today, the global nature of trade allows goods to move more freely between countries.  Export laws have become increasingly more complex by country, type of machine, machine accuracy’s, etc. Therefore, this will insure Mazak machines meet the guidelines of export regulations.

9.        Will others in the industry follow this concept?

This is Mazak’s method to insure our machines are correctly relocated within the appropriate export guidelines.  Each manufacturer will choose their own method of compliance

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