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Heavy-Duty HMC Built for Hard Metal Machining



Mazak's MEGA 8800 is a rigid HMC designed for heavy-duty machining of tough materials such as Inconel and titanium.

Mazak's rigid MEGA 8800 HMC is built specifically for heavy-duty machining of tough materials such as Inconel and titanium. And with pallet-changing capability offered as standard, Mazak has reported that the machine further increases productivity and easily integrates into automated manufacturing systems.

The MEGA 8800 employs a continuous 4,000 RPM, 100 HP (74 kW) integral motor spindle that generates 774 ft-lbs (1,049 Nm) of torque. It offers a rapid traverse rate of 1,890 IPM (48 m/min) for the X and Z axes and 1,575 IPM (40 m/min) for the Y-axis. Furthermore, the MEGA 8800 provides the powerful thrust force that's essential for heavy-duty cutting, with 5,530 ft-lbs of torque in the X and Z axes and 5,800 ft-lbs (7,863 Nm) in the Y-axis, according to Mazak.

For precise 4-axis indexing and machining, the MEGA 8800's NC rotary table rotates 90° in 1.7 seconds and features 0.0001° minimum increments. The table incorporates Mazak's high-rigidity design that provides 11,063 ft-lbs (15,000 Nm) of clamping force and accommodates workpiece sizes up to 57" (1,450 mm) in diameter and 57" (1,450 mm) high.

Machine pallets measure 31.5" x 31.5" (800 mm x 800 mm) and handle maximum loads of 4,850 lbs (2,200 kg). The standard two-pallet changer is pre-engineered to interface with Mazak's PALLETECH Manufacturing Cell for extended unattended operation and increasing machine spindle utilization.

Pallet stocker layouts - one or two level - can be selected with Mazak's PALLETECH System based on available floor space and the number of machines incorporated in the system. As production needs change and grow, the system allows for expanding with additional machines and pallets due to its modular design.

For accommodating large parts, axis travels on the MEGA 8800 measure 55" (1,400 mm) in X, 47" (1,200 mm) in Y and 52" (1,325 mm) in Z, and the machine incorporates Mazak's MX Hybrid Roller Guide System designed to provide durability and reliability for long-term accuracy. According to Mazak, this way system increases vibration-dampening capability, extends tool life, handles higher load capacities and eliminates tramp oil in the coolant by utilizing a greener grease-based lubrication system.

Cam-driven tool changing on the MEGA 8800 provides 5.5 second chip-to-chip tool change cycles. The machine's tool magazine stores 60 tools and accommodates maximum tool diameters of 10.24" (260 mm). As optional, tool storage capacities of 80, 120 or 160 tools are also available for the MEGA 8800.

The MEGA 8800 features a Windows 7-based MATRIX NEXUS 2 CNC control. The control allows for both conversational and EIA/ISO programming. MATRIX also provides realistic 3D machining simulations, time study analysis and the Mazak Voice Advisor, which assists operators during setup to make initial operations smoother and safer.

For more information contact:

George Yamane

Mazak Corporation

P.O. Box 970

Florence, KY 41022-0970

859-342-1700

gyamane@mazakcorp.com

www.mazakusa.com

Southwest

Dana R. Scott

Mazak SW Technology Center

10950 Greenbend Blvd.

Houston, TX 77667

281-931-7770

DScott@mazakcorp.com

www.mazakusa.com

LA

Richard Cahn

Dixie Mill Machine Tools Co.

901 Tchoupitoulass Street

New Orleans, LA 70152

504-525-6101

800-462-9519

rcahn@bellsouth.net

OK, AR

Butch Cumminsky

David James

Machinery Resources Inc.

5550 South 94th East Avenue

Tulsa, OK 74145

918-622-6495

800-448-1878

butch@mritul.com

www.mritul.com

N. TX

Bernie Lopez

InterTech, Inc.

2100 North Hwy. 360 #2103

Grand Prairie, TX 75050

972-647-0707

B.Lopez@intertechmachines.com

El Paso, TX

Felipe Arvizo

Magnum Precision Machines Inc.

12025 Rojas Dr. Suite A

El Paso, TX 79936

915-856-7900

farvizo@magnumep.com

www.magnumprecisionmachines.com

NM

Chris Edgar

Magnum Precision Machines, Inc.

8448 Washington Place NE

Albuquerque, NM 87113

505-345-8389

cedgar@magnumabq.com

www.magnumprecisionmachines.com

Southeast

Dave Kennedy

Mazak Southeast Technology Center

1075 Northbrook Parkway

Suwanee, GA 30024

678-985-4800

Dkennedy@mazakcorp.com

www.mazakusa.com

TN

Dennis McCurry

Pinnacle Machine Tools, Inc.

5912-A Toole Drive

Knoxville, TN 37919

865-951-0260

mccurry@pinnaclemachine.net

www.pinnaclemachine.net

AL

Jerry Edwards

Pinnacle Machine Tool Inc.

141 Nick Fitcheard Road

Huntsville, AL 35806

256-852-0900

edwards@pinnaclemachine.net

www.pinnaclemachine.net

SC, NC, VA

Rick Smith

MachineTech, Inc.

8100-J Arrowridge Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28273

704-665-6301

rick@machinetechcnc.com

GA

Tim Kramer

Premier Engineering Co.

1635 Lakes Pkwy. Ste. U

Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5858

678-442-8382

tim@premierengineering.com

www.premierengineering.com

MS

Richard Cahn

Dixie Mill Machine Tools Co.

901 Tchoupitoulass Street

New Orleans, LA 70152

504-525-6101

rcachn@bellsouth.net

FL

John Grabenau

Premier Machinery Inc.

990 Sunshine Lane

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

407-786-2000

doc@premierequipment.com

www.premierequipment.com

Northeast

New England, E. NY, NJ

Steve Wilkins

Mazak Northeast Technology Center

700 Old County Cir.

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

800-436-8900 / 860-292-4400

SWilkins@mazakcorp.com

www.mazakusa.com

E. PA, MD, DE

Jim Rutan

Mazak Mid Atlantic Office

1275 Glenlivet Drive

Allentown, PA 18106

JRutan@mazakcorp.com

www.mazakusa.com

W. NY

Bill Miller

A.W. Miller Technical Sales

East Aurora, NY

716-652-8282

bmiller@awmiller.com

www.awmiller.com

W. PA

Russ Weis

A.W. Miller Technical Sales

3 Tara Drive

PO Box 220

Harmony, PA 16037

724-453-1690

rweis@awmiller.com

www.awmiller.com

Midwest

Kevin Bates

Mazak Midwest Technology Center

300 East Commerce Drive

Schaumburg, IL 60173

847-885-8311

kbates@mazakcorp.com

www.mazakusa.com

ND, SD, MN

Joel Lundin

Tony Bailey

Northwest Machine Technologies, Inc.

13025 George Weber Dr., Ste. 3

Rogers, MN 55374

763-493-3660

tbailey@nwmtec.com

www.nwmtec.com

NE, W. IA

Duane Ohlrich

Industrial Systems & Supply Inc.

2760 E. 29th Avenue

Columbus, NE 68601

402-564-4445

ohlrich@industrial-systems-supply.com

E. IA

Kevin Bates

Mazak Midwest Technology Center

300 East Commerce Drive

Schaumburg, IL 60173

847-885-8311

kbates@mazakcorp.com

www.mazakusa.com

MO, S. IL

Bill Summers

Municipal Tool & Machinery Co.

2465 Rock Island Blvd.

Maryland Heights, MO 63043

314-994-9905

Bsummers@municipaltool.com

www.municipaltool.com

KS

Paul Domurat

Concept Technical Sales, Inc.

6240 W. 135th St.

Overland Park, KS 66223

913-647-5366

pdomurat@concepttechsales.com

www.concepttechsales.com

WI

Mike Cekanor

Machinery Systems North

3280 Gateway Rd.

Brookfield, WI 53045

262-781-4850

mikec@machsys.com

www.machsys.com

IL, N.W. IN

Ron Mager

Machinery Systems Inc.

614 East State Parkway

Schaumburg, IL 60173

847-882-8085

ronm@machsys.com

www.machsys.com

E. MI

Peter Addy

Addy Machinery Co.

36055 Groesbeck Highway

Clinton Township, MI 48035

586-741-3000

800-ADDY-NOW

peter@addymachinery.com

www.addymachinery.com

W. MI

Peter Addy

Addy Machinery Co.

3757 Broadmoor Ave SE, Ste. A & B

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

800-AddyNOW

peter@addymachinery.com

www.addymachinery.com

S. OH

Greg Papke

Mazak Corp.

8025 Production Drive

Florence, KY 41042

859-342-1700

GPapke@mazakcorp.com

www.mazakusa.com

IN, KY

Jim Shelton

Shelton Machinery, Inc.

9900 North by Northeast Blvd.

Fisher, IN 46037

317-845-5588

jshelton@sheltonmachinery.com

www.sheltonmachinery.com

N. OH

Frank Gibbons

Numerequip

4810 Briar Road

Cleveland, OH 44135

216-265-0400

fgibbons@numerequip.com

www.numerequip.com

West

CO, E. WY

Randy Breitenbach

Action Machinery International

4950 Oakland Street

Denver, CO 80239

303-532-2900

randy@action-machinery.com

WA, N. ID

Gary Anderegg

Machine Toolworks, Inc.

14600 Interurban Avenue South

Tukwila, WA 98168

206-575-3390

ganderegg@machinetoolworks.com

OR

Alex Madsen

Machine Toolworks, Inc.

27350 SW 95th Ave., Ste. 3032

Wilsonville, OR 97070

503-682-9030

amadsen@machinetoolworks.com

AZ

Chris Edgar

Magnum Precision Machines

3614 E. Southern Ave. #1

Phoenix, AZ 85040

602-431-8300

cedgar@magnumabq.com

UT, S. ID, MT, W. WY

Clark Smith

Smith Machinery Company

41 W. Guest Avenue

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

80l-263-6403

csmith@smithmachinetools.com

S. CA

Richard McCauley

Mazak West Regional Headquarters and

Aerospace Technology Center

1333 West 190th Street

Gardena, CA 90248

310-327-7172

rmccauley@mazakcorp.com

N. CA

David Lindenmuth

Mazak San Francisco Sales and

Technical Center

1497 N. Milpitas Blvd.

Milpitas, CA 95035

408-941-2240

dlindenmuth@mazakcorp.com

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