Mazak offers its HCN-4000 horizontal machining center (HMC) with enhanced multitasking and automation. With new high-precision honing and orbital machining capabilities, the machine now provides multitasking, DONE IN ONE processing that is especially beneficial for producing pump and valve-type components. And for those manufacturers ready to ramp up production with advanced automation, the HCN-4000 easily incorporates into Mazak's PALLETECH System now controlled with the company's new Smooth PMC software.
At IMTS, the HCN-4000 - within a PALLETECH System featuring SMOOTH PMC software - will be machining a variety of real world components, including a pump housing part. The machine will mill, bore and hone the housing, and also use advanced orbital machining techniques.
As a flexible system, Mazak's PALLETECH configures into one, two or three levels for completely automated and continuous production cells. PALLETECH cells also accommodate different types of Mazak machine tools, which allows shops to mix and match machine types, such as HMCs together with VMCs, for processing versatility.
Mazak's new SMOOTH PMC cell control software manages and maximizes PALLETECH System operations. The software allows users to look ahead with production simulations to forecast needed tools, machine loads and output levels for up to a week's worth of scheduled cell workflow. SMOOTH PMC also allows for advanced PALLETECH cell connectivity, analytics and performance data outputs in graphical formats via a smart phone.
The HCN-4000's SmoothG CNC with Smooth Orbiturn function makes both the honing process and the orbital machining possible. Enhanced with Mazak's SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY, orbital machining techniques enable HMCs to turn round and eccentric features on large, odd-shaped parts such as valves and manifolds while the components remain stationary. "Because the process uses standard tooling, it is a productive, cost-effective and easy-to-apply solution for performing milling and turning operations in single set-ups - further increasing the HCN-4000's multi-process ability," said a company spokesperson.
The machine at IMTS will feature a 40-taper, 12,000 RPM spindle and 1G acceleration in all axes. Mazak also offers the HCN-4000 with a 14,000 RPM, 18,000 RPM or 30,000 RPM spindle. With a direct-drive rotary table design, the HCN-4000 has less moving parts, which boosts positioning accuracy as well as speeds indexing time to help shorten overall part cycle times.
Mazak worked with Sunnen Products Co. to develop the special hone tooling needed for the HMC integration.
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
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