Mazak has introduced its new VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL 400-5X, a small-footprint vertical machining center (VMC) that features a 5-axis rotary/tilt table with durable, high-speed roller gear cam technology. According to the company, these feature will allow manufacturers to produce small complex parts, such as those for the aerospace industry, productively and profitably.
Featuring a CAT 40 taper 10,000 RPM spindle, the VCU 400-5X offers metal removal capabilities in common materials, including steel, aluminum and cast iron. Other maximum spindle speeds are available, such as 12,000 RPM and 20,000 RPM in 40 taper as well as 42,000 RPM in E40 (HSK), so users can match spindle performance with their part machining requirements.
The spindle chiller on the VCU 400-5X is designed to maintain a constant spindle temperature to prevent heat build up and improve machining accuracy. Other benefits of the chiller include extended spindle life, increased machining capacity and reduced maintenance costs.
A 20 tool standard storage capacity on the VCU 400-5X provides continuous machining operation, while an optional 30 tool magazine is available. To reduce non-cut times, the VCU 400-5X features a cam-driven automatic tool changer that quickly exchanges tools and gets the spindle back in the cut. Tool monitoring on the machine helps maximize production efficiency and lower operating costs via early problem detection.
Axes travels of 19.88" (505 mm) in X, 15.74" (400 mm) in Y and 17.12" (435 mm) in Z allow the machine to produce part sizes up to 15.74" x 15.74" x 9.84" (400 mm x 400 mm x 250 mm). The machine's three linear axes attain high-speed rapid traverse rates of 945 IPM (24 m/min).
The trunion-style rotary/tilt table on the VCU 400-5X is constructed with durable high-speed roller gear cam drive technology for high torsional rigidity and positioning accuracy. The table tilts +95°/-45° in the B-axis and rotates 360° in the C-axis and can accommodate workpiece weights up to 440 lbs.
"The machine also features Mazak's MX Hybrid Roller Guide System that enables it to deliver high levels of durability and reliability, resulting in long-term accuracy," said a company spokesperson. "The way system increases vibration dampening, extends tool life, handles higher load capacities and eliminates tramp oil in the coolant by utilizing a greener grease-based lubrication system."
Mazak equipped the VCU 400-5X with the MATRIX 2 CNC control specifically for optimized 5-axis machining. "The control incorporates both enhanced hardware and software functionalities that make it easy to use while also delivering high accuracy and increased productivity for the machine," said the spokesperson. "The control's hardware performance is much faster with higher processing speeds for small increment operation, and a 5-axis spline interpolation function included in the control's software provides smooth toolpaths from long block-by-block programs, easy tool vector control and shorter cycle times as well as enhanced 5-axis surface finishes."
The VCU 400-5X is part of the VERTICAL CENTER UNIVERSAL Series, which consists of the VCU 300, VCU 400 and VCU 500.
For more information contact:
Tasha Riddell
Mazak Corporation
P.O. Box 970
Florence, KY 41022-0970
859-342-1700
triddell@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@dixiemill.com
www.dixiemill.com
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
AL
Jerry Edwards
Pinnacle Machine Tool Inc.
141 Nick Fitcheard Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
256-852-0900
edwards@pinnaclemachine.net
SC, NC, VA
Rick Smith
MachineTech, Inc.
8100-J Arrowridge Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-665-6301
rick@machinetechcnc.com
www.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
rcahn@dixiemill.com
www.dixiemill.com
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
www.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
www.action-machinery.com
WA, N. ID
Gary Anderegg
Machine Toolworks, Inc.
14600 Interurban Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168
206-575-3390
ganderegg@machinetoolworks.com
www.machinetoolworks.com
OR
Alex Madsen
Machine Toolworks, Inc.
27350 SW 95th Ave., Ste. 3032
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-682-9030
amadsen@machinetoolworks.com
www.machinetoolworks.com
AZ
Chris Edgar
Magnum Precision Machines
3614 E. Southern Ave. #1
Phoenix, AZ 85040
602-431-8300
cedgar@magnumabq.com
www.magnumprecisionmachines.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
www.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
www.mazakusa.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
www.mazakusa.com