Mazak Corporation has completed the installation of a new Mazak HCN-16000Q horizontal machining center (HMC) in the company's manufacturing plant in Florence, KY. The addition of the powerful and versatile machine positions Mazak to ramp up overall production of its Kentucky-built machines and handle components, especially larger ones, for new machine models to meet surging customer demands.
The HCN-16000Q features double-column, quill-head design that enables the machine to perform the operations of both an HMC and a traditional boring machine. This means the machine provides processing flexibility and helps reduce part set-ups because it allows manufacturers, such as Mazak, to perform both deep bore and milling applications all on the same machine platform.
"In today's manufacturing world, it is essential to have the most innovative and productive equipment possible," said Brian Papke, chairman of Mazak Corporation. "As a manufacturer ourselves, we continue to invest in such equipment for our own operations so that we can quickly deliver the most advanced machines to our customers."
As the first in Mazak's series of HCNs with quills, the HCN-16000Q is available in single table (open or covered) and two-pallet machine configurations. "It is well suited for part production in the oil and gas industry, construction equipment, mining and farm equipment or any part production in which customers want the speed and accuracy of a Mazak horizontal machine plus the quill for long reach milling and boring operations," said a company spokesperson.
"For stability, reliability and accuracy, the HCN-16000Q's double-column design centers the quill head to eliminate potential problems resulting from overhang or imbalance, which are typically associated with traditional boring machines," continued the spokesperson. "Mazak's double column also features a twin ballscrew-driven Y-axis that eliminates the need for any type of counterbalance mechanism. This ensures fast, precise and smooth Y-axis stroke extension and retraction."
The Mazak quill features a built-in motor, high-torque, direct-drive, 50-HP (37 kW) spindle that puts out 1,000 ft-lbs. (1,357 Nm) of torque. Mazak equips the quill with linear drive guides as well as both angular contact and roller-type bearings. Roller bearings in the front of the spindle provide stability against strong side forces from face milling or heavy roughing, while the angular contact bearings in the back support the quill's Z-axis thrust for heavy duty boring and drilling operations.
Standard tool capacity of the HCN-16000Q is 80 tools with options to increase that to 120 or 160 or incorporate Mazak's TOOLTECH system. Also available is a tool changing system specifically for handling larger sized tools. The changer mounts to the machine's pallet changer and quickly moves larger size tools in and out of the machine to speed exchanges and reduce non-cut times. Mazak also offers the machining center with an automatic attachment changer that further boosts part processing flexibility through the use of various special operation attachments such as angled heads, U-axis boring tools and facing heads, U-axis O.D. turning heads and snout heads.
The HCN-16000Q's 49.2" X 63.0" (1,250 mm x 1,600 mm) pallets accommodate workpieces up to 118.11" (3,000 mm) in diameter, 78.74" (2,000 mm) high and weighing as much as 17,636 lbs (8,000 kg) (two-PC model) and 22,046 lbs (10,000 kg) (single table model). Machine axis travels measure 110.236" (2,800 mm) in X, 63" (1,600 mm) in Y and 72.834" (1,850 mm) in Z, while the quill W-axis feed stroke is 21.653" (550 mm).
The HCN-16000Q can be added to existing manufacturing cells, including those with dissimilar machines such as the Mazak e-Vertical and INTEGREX series of machines. When the machine is part of an automated Mazak PALLETECH cell, it further increases the cell's overall versatility with DONE IN ONE processing with the addition of deep boring and U-axis machining capabilities.
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
Chris Papke
Mazak SW Technology Center
10950 Greenbend Blvd.
Houston, TX 77667
281-931-7770
cpapke@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
Chris Papke
Mazak Corporation
935 S. Kimball St., Ste. 151
Southlake, TX 76092
800-642-6110
cpapke@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakcorp.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
NC, VA
Rick Smith
MachineTech, Inc.
8100-J Arrowridge Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-665-6301
rick@machinetechcnc.com
www.machinetechcnc.com
GA, SC
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
Mike Hessney
Joe Selway
Unbridled Technologies
P.O. Box 344
Brooksville FL 34605
888-334-8402
info@utechcnc.com
www.utechcnc.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.
20851 Commerce Blvd.
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, W. MO
Nick Shelton
Concept Machinery -
A Shelton Machinery Company
6319 W. 110th St.
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-387-4413
nshelton@conceptmachinery.com
www.conceptmachinery.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
Eric Hilliard
Machinery Systems Inc.
614 East State Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-882-8085
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
Nick Shelton
Shelton Machinery, Inc.
9900 North by Northeast Blvd.
Fisher, IN 46037
317-845-5588
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, OR
Mark Harris
CNC Machine Services, Inc.
7808 184th St. SE
Snohomish, WA 98296
425-788-4500
mharris@cncmachineservice.com
www.cncmachineservice.com
N.ID
Orville Eide
Dependable Machine
88 W Orchard Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
866-967-0146
www.dmi-cnc.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