Mazak will host a Discover More With Mazak technology and education event at its Southwest Technology Center in Houston, TX, July 8 and 9 from 10 AM to 6 PM. "Intended for all manufacturing industry segments, the event will showcase the latest metalworking tools, technologies and techniques for enhancing productivity and versatility on the shop floor," said a company spokesperson.

Mazak Southwest Technology Center in Houston, TX

More than 10 real-world machining demonstrations will take place throughout the two-day event, spotlighting the company's latest advancements in multitasking, 5-axis, milling, turning and CNC technologies. Mazak applications experts will also be available during the demonstrations to discuss new ways to streamline part-processing operations and sell metalworking capabilities.

Mazak QUICK TURN UNIVERSAL 350

Among the event highlights will be the introduction of the Mazak QUICK TURN UNIVERSAL (QTU) Series to the Southwest region. "These CNC turning centers, while basic in their design, feature innovative technologies, such as an all-new turret design, that bring high productivity, precision and value to job shops focused on small part production," said the spokesperson.

The QTU Series consists of 2-axis models as well as upgraded machine configurations that include rotary tool milling, second spindles and Y-axis capability for single set-up part manufacturing. The 2-axis QTU 350, which processes parts up to 16.25" in diameter, will be the model that represents the Series at the event.

The VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL 500A will demonstrate how its 3-axis machining and pallet changing capabilities are designed to bring efficient, highly accurate small parts processing to shops working with basic workpiece geometries.

The INTEGREX i-200ST Multi-Tasking machine will feature Mazak's all-new SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY process-performance platform that spans the entire part production landscape, from programming to metal removal to data collection. According to the company, the machine employs the new MAZATROL SmoothX CNC that is four times faster than its predecessor and allows users to benefit from shorter machining cycle times, especially in simultaneous 5-axis operations and free-form die-mold machining.

Attendees focused on large part production will be able to see demonstrations of the QUICK TURN NEXUS (QTN) 450-II MY and the new QUICK TURN NEXUS 550MY. Both turning centers feature rotary milling and Y-axis capabilities to process long, large workpieces in single set-ups.

Other machines at the event that will focus on large part production include: the ORBITEC 20 designed to create true turned surfaces on workpieces that are difficult to rotate; the HORIZONTAL CENTER NEXUS 6800-II designed to bring precision and value to high-volume operations; and the VERTICAL TRAVELING COLUMN 250D/50 that features a 50-taper, high-torque spindle, full traveling column and fixed table for machining extremely long and heavy workpieces.

An additive manufacturing display will focus on the company's recently announced INTEGREX i-400AM HYBRID Multi-Tasking machine. "Attendees will see how this forthcoming turnkey solution represents an innovative alternative to conventional part processing in terms of design and machining," said the spokesperson.

During the event, attendees will be able to hear Mazak applications experts and industry partners discuss the latest advancements in manufacturing technology through a variety of presentations, including:

• Solutions for Lean Manufacturing

July 8, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM, presented by MMT/ESPRIT

• New SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY Platform

July 8 and July 9, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, presented by Mazak

• GibbsCAM: What's New for 2015?

July 8, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM, presented by Texas Offline

• New SPRINT On-Machine Contact Scanning System

July 8, 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM, presented by Renishaw

• Mastercam X9 Mill-Turn: Simple Programming for Today's Complex Machines

July 8, 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM, presented by MLC CAD Systems

Registration for the Discover More With Mazak event at the Southwest Technology Center is now open at www.mazakusa.com/moresouthwest.

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