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Mazak Advances HYBRID Technology with MegaStir Acquisition

Mazak Corporation has announced its acquisition of MegaStir, a supplier of friction stir welding (FSW) tools and technology located in Provo, UT. With the acquisition, Mazak continues to expand and build upon its HYBRID Multi-Tasking Machine Technology. The new Mazak MegaStir will provide further system advancements and evolve into an FSW technology center. A resident FSW machine in Provo as well as in other Mazak Technology Centers will provide customers the potential for real manufacturing solutions in a Done in One capacity.

Through several key developmental collaborations and now the MegaStir acquisition, Mazak continues to pioneer the HYBRID Multi-Tasking concept. One that extends beyond the combination of additive and subtractive processes to also include others such as FSW capabilities for complete part processing on one machine tool platform and often in one set-up.

Mazak first collaborated with MegaStir on the development of the Mazak VTC-800 FSW vertical 5-axis machining center and they introduced the Mazak VTC-300C FSW at IMTS 2018. Designed and manufactured in Kentucky, the VTC-300C FSW features Mazak's MAZATROL SmoothG CNC, a powerful 40-taper spindle, full traveling-column design and a fixed table for the machining of long and heavy workpieces (or multiple workholding fixtures). The FSW package adds friction stir welding capability to the spindle via a unique toolholder and includes closed-loop FSW process control as well as FSW programming software that enhances the speed and capability of the process.

According to Dan Janka, President of Mazak Corporation, the MegaStir acquisition is a testament to Mazak's commitment to furthering the HYBRID Multi-Tasking Machine concept. "Our goal is to continuously explore and develop new technologies, processes and product innovation that will keep our customers productive, competitive and profitable," he said, "and the various Mazak FSW machines are perfect examples of that, as are the other various machine models within the Mazak HYBRID Machine Series."

"Since 2002, MegaStir has led the industry with improved FSW tool material innovation and applications. Designed for endurance and quality welding, MegaStir tools consistently produce top quality, high strength welds in a single pass," said a Mazak spokesperson.

Dale Fleck will head up operations as the General Manager of the new Mazak MegaStir. "Together with Mazak, we will advance FSW's applications not only within the oil and gas industry sector but also into other new and dynamic high-tech segments as well."

FSW is a solid-sate joining process that uses frictional heat and forging pressure to create full-penetration, defect-free welded joints with greater strength than conventional welding methods. The process utilizes a non-consumable tool to join two metal plates without melting the workpiece. Commonly considered a forging process, FSW is well-suited for joining alloys with low melting points, including aluminum, copper and brass, among others.

For more information contact:

MegaStir

1952 Ironton Blvd.

Provo, UT 84606

385-219-4614

info@mazakmegastir.com

megastir.com

Mazak Corporation

P.O. Box 970

Florence, KY 41022-0970

859-342-1700

www.mazakusa.com

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