Mazak Corporation has made several key performance enhancements to its next-generation Horizontal Center Nexus (HCN) 4000-III horizontal machining center
(HMC). "As a result, the machine delivers significantly increased amounts of productivity and cost effectiveness, especially for those shops looking to implement HMCs as go-to workhorse machines for high-volume part processing operations," said a company spokesperson.
Key performance enhancements include those that shorten part cycle times and allow the HCN 4000-III to handle a wider variety of part sizes and more parts per set-up. These include faster rapid traverse speeds and acceleration rates, shorter chip-to-chip times and increased tool size capability. Greater part size versatility and parts per fixture result from the HCN 4000-III's expanded Y-axis travel/stroke, as well as a higher allowable thrust in its Z-axis.
Rapid traverse speed on the HCN 4000-III is now 2,362 IPM (60 m/min), and machine acceleration rate went from 0.8 G to a faster 1 G. Mazak also shortened the machine's spindle acceleration speed to 1.3 seconds for its standard 12,000 RPM spindle and to 1.5 seconds for an optional 18,000 RPM spindle.
"For fast, efficient and versatile machining of a wide variety of materials from steels to nonferrous metals, Mazak also offers 14,000 RPM and 30,000 RPM spindle options for the HCN 4000-II," said the spokesperson. "The four available integral motor spindle types - standard, high torque, semi-high speed or high-speed - allow users to match spindle performance to their specific machining requirements with the proper speeds and power."
The standard 40-taper 12,000 RPM spindle provides power and speed for general machining applications, while the high-torque, heavy-duty 40-taper 14,000 RPM version generates 88 ft-lbs of torque at a continuous rating to a maximum of 223 ft-lbs to increase metal removal rates for hard to machine materials. With maximum speeds of 18,000 RPM and 30,000 RPM, the 40-taper semi high-speed and HSK high-speed versions allow for faster machining and enhanced surface finishes when cutting aluminum and other nonferrous workpieces, according to the company.
"To further slash part cycle times, the HCN 4000-III performs chip-to-chip tool changes in only 2.4 seconds, a significant reduction from its original time of almost 3 seconds," said the spokesperson. The machine's maximum tool size capacity has also increased from 5.9 inches (150 mm) in diameter to 6.7 inches (170 mm) in diameter, allowing for the use of larger tools and, thus, faster metal removal for even shorter part cycle times."
Mazak has equipped the HCN 4000-III with a standard 40-position tool storage magazine and, as optional, offers 60-, 80-, 120- and 160-postion magazines in addition to its Tool Hive magazines with either 180, 240 or 330 positions. The large tool storage capacity of the HCN 4000-III means shops can handle a wide variety of parts and perform continuous unattended machining over long periods of time.
Enhancements that expand the HCN 4000-III's range of part size and capacity capabilities are a Y-axis stroke extended from 24.8" (630 mm) to 25.2" (640 mm); an allowable thrust level at maximum Z-axis height raised from 7,749 ft-lb to 8,487 ft-lb; and a Z-axis thrust restriction height increased from 15.74" (430 mm) to 19.68" (500 mm). The expanded Y-axis stroke helps increase productivity by giving shops the ability to process larger parts and greater amounts of smaller individual parts fixtured in taller sized tombstones. And in conjunction with the Y-axis increase, the higher Z-axis thrust level and restriction height help ensure machining forces are equally strong at both the tops and bottoms of large workpieces or tall tombstones.
For automated operation, a standalone robot can be used to load and unload the HCN 4000-III. Plus, the machine is easily incorporated into Mazak's PALLETECH Automation System. Available in one or two level configurations for the HCN 4000-III, the Palletech system provides the flexibility for shorter product lifecycles, reduced in-process inventory and just-in-time production, as well as completely automated, lights-out Done-In-One cell manufacturing, according to the company.
The HCN 4000-III features the Mazatrol Matrix 2 CNC control designed to simplify the machine's multi-tasking operations. Conversational part programming can be accomplished in Mazatrol language while the machine is cutting another part, or off-line in a CAD/CAM system. Once imported into the control, a realistic 3D cycle simulation verifies the machining cycle and checks for machine interferences.
Additionally, Mazak has improved the HCN 4000-III's ergonomics with a new Ken Okuyama machine design that emphasizes ease of access and operation. Wider door sizes provide easy access to parts and machine pallets. A centralized maintenance area - relocated from the magazine side to the operator's side - arranges valves and daily inspection items in one convenient location.
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