Mazak Corporation has designed its Kentucky-built QUICK TURN 200/250 Series of CNC turning centers as a flexible machine base suitable for numerous highly productive configurations. One such example, the QUICK TURN 250MSY multi-tasking turning center with GR100 gantry robot, offers full DONE IN ONE part-processing capabilities and fully automated part loading/unloading with the GR100 gantry robot for enhanced production efficiency.
Mazak pre-engineered the GR100 to integrate into any of the QUICK TURN 200/250 Series machine models, including the 2-axis, milling, Y-axis and/or second spindle versions. To interface with these QUICK TURN machines, the GR100 requires no special robot/machine interface and programs easily via the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC featured on the machines. For application flexibility, two GR100 workpiece table configurations are available, as is end-of-arm tooling with three-jaw grippers.
All GR100 robots come equipped with a simple-to-configure, D3, two-sided, three-jaw gripping hand with a part range up to 7" in diameter, 6" in length and total weight of 44 lbs. The D3 hand design allows shops to load/unload a variety of chuck work. To reduce machine idle time, Mazak offers the GR100 with the integration of a fast, servo-driven automatic door that allows the robot entry into the machine envelop at a 3,937 IPM rapid rate on the robot's A-axis and 7,087 IPM rapid rate on its B-axis.
The QUICK TURN 250MSY headstock features a 10" main chuck mounted on a 35 HP, 4,000 RPM integrated spindle motor that generates 343 ft-lbs. of torque for heavy-duty metal removal. To accurately position parts for square facing/slotting cuts and precisely drilled holes, the machine's main turning spindle also serves as a full-functioning C-axis that is programmable in 0.0001° increments. A second spindle with 15 HP, 6,000 RPM and a 6" chuck allows the QUICK TURN 250MSY to automatically transfer parts and perform secondary operations with speed and accuracy.
The machine's 12-position, direct-drive turret eliminates the use of belts for improved part surface finishes and reduced maintenance. It can be configured with either VDI or bolt-on tooling. The turret's rotary tool spindle delivers 10 HP, 6,000 RPM and 52 ft-lbs. of torque. And with an optional tooling package, 10,000 RPM is available.
The GR100 robot package offers two-workpiece table configurations, including a 2-pallet changer that allows parts to be positioned in rows across each table and a 16-position rotary stocker system with the ability to stack parts on each individual stocker. The 2-pallet changer makes it possible for operators to access the pallet on one table while the other table is shuttled into the load/unload area for uninterrupted machine operation. The rotary table design with stacked parts allows for greater initial density of parts but without access during automatic operation. A single part-discharge tray can also be added for unloading specified parts for inspection.
For more information contact:
Mazak Corporation
P.O. Box 970
Florence, KY 41022-0970
859-342-1700
www.mazakusa.com