The Mazak VARIAXIS i-800 NEO vertical machining center (VMC) is now equipped with a powerful CNC, faster machining cycle times, expanded workpiece capacities and more automation options to improve part production, the company reported.
Among the primary enhancements, the MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC features such functions as SMOOTH Machining Configuration (SMC) for process optimization with real-time operator control of a wide range of cutting parameters and Ai Thermal Shield for stable machining accuracy through smart heat-displacement compensation. The MAZATROL SmoothAi also introduces Mazak's SMOOTH Project Manager Gateway software as an available option.
In tandem with external CAM software such as Autodesk's Fusion 360, SMOOTH Project Manager Gateway provides access to internal machine data, which enables the Fusion 360 programmer to query the machine and download machine models, current tooling configuration, offset data, stroke limits and many other configuration parameters. At the CAM workstation, programmers can use this information to increase machine-program accuracy and configure programs to the limits and capabilities of the actual machine.
"The MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC can achieve highly realistic program simulations with current, real-time set-up information, which gives even less-experienced operators the confidence they need to run highly complex part programs," said the spokesperson. "The machine's tooling configuration can be modified and updated at the Fusion 360 workstation and sent back to the machine so operators can complete set-up more accurately than ever before."
In terms of speed, the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO achieves rapid traverse rates of 1,890 IPM (48 m/m) in the X, Y and Z axes, which contributes significantly to cycle time reduction. To accommodate larger workpieces, axis strokes increased to 29.52" in X, 35.03" in Y and 23.62" in Z (750 mm x 890 mm x 600 mm). Maximum workpiece weight capacities are 2,204.62 lbs. (1,000 kg) on the single-table version of the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO, and up to 1,543.24 lbs. (700 kg) with a two-pallet changer.
The machine handles maximum tool lengths up to 16.33" (415 mm) in available magazine capacities of 30, 40, 80 and 120 tools. A new servo drive shortens tool wait times by up to 58%, and a 4.3 second chip-to-chip tool change time helps further reduce noncut time.
For additional flexibility, automation options include a two-pallet changer, along with the Mazak Multi-Pallet Pool (MPP) compact multiple pallet stocker system and the modular Mazak PALLETECH System. The VARIAXIS i-800 NEO can work in the same PALLETECH cell with other popular Mazak machining centers. To support hydraulic and pneumatic fixturing, the machine provides nine ports with a single table configuration, and four ports inside plus eight outside the machine for two-pallet changing.
For more information contact:
Mazak Corporation
P.O. Box 970
Florence, KY 41022-0970
859-342-1700
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 / 888-462-9519
rcahn@dixiemill.com
www.dixiemill.com
OK, AR
Pioneer Machine Sales
4702 Mimosa Circle
Richmond, TX 77406
832-509-1089
Arkansas location: 479-401-2880
sales@pioneermachinesales.com
www.pioneermachinesales.com
N. TX
Chris Papke
Mazak Corporation
935 S. Kimball St., Ste. 151
Southlake, TX 76092
800-642-6110 / 817-329-6290
cpapke@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakcorp.com
W. TX
Chris Edgar
Magnum Precision Machines, Inc.
12025 Rojas Drive, Suite A
El Paso, TX 79936
915-856-7900
cedgar@magnumabq.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 Pkwy.
Suwanee, GA 30024
678-985-4800
dkennedy@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakusa.com
NC, SC, VA
Crotts & Saunders, LLC
2709 Boulder Park Ct.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-765-7250
www.crottsandsaunders.com
TN
Dennis McCurry
Pinnacle Machine Tools, Inc.
5912 Toole Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-951-0260
mccurry@pinnaclemachine.net
AL, FL Panhandle
Jerry Edwards
Pinnacle Machine Tool Inc.
141 Nick Fitcheard Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
256-852-0900
edwards@pinnaclemachine.net
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
Perry Leonor
Mazak Florida Technology Center
6895 McCoy Drive, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 60504
689-205-5626
pleonor@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakusa.com
Northeast
New England, E. NY, N. NJ
Greg Kaufman
Mazak Northeast Technology Center
700 Old County Cir.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
800-436-8900 / 860-292-4400
gkaufman@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakusa.com
MD, DE, PA, N. WV, S. NJ, W. NY
Bill Miller
A.W. Miller Technical Sales
7661 Seneca St. / P.O. Box 69
East Aurora, NY 14052
716-652-8286
Harmony, PA: 724-453-1691
Harleysville, PA: 215-256-8281
bmiller@awmiller.com
www.awmiller.com
S. WV
Crotts & Saunders, LLC
2709 Boulder Park Ct.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-765-7250
www.crottsandsaunders.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, W. WI
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
Jeff Everett
Mazak Iowa Technology Center
609 Myatt Drive, Ste. 1
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-6065
jeverett@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakusa.com
E. 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
9900 North by Northeast Blvd.
Fishers, IN 46037
317-845-5588
nshelton@conceptmachinery.com
www.conceptmachinery.com
E. WI
Mike Cekanor
Machinery Systems North
3280 Gateway Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-781-4850
mikec@machsys.com
www.machsys.com
N. IL, N.W. IN
Eric Hilliard
Machinery Systems Inc.
614 East State Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-882-8085
erich@machysys.com
www.machsys.com
E. MI
Steve Addy
Addy Machinery Co.
36055 Groesbeck Highway
Clinton Township, MI 48035
586-741-3000 / 800-ADDY-NOW
steve@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 Knox
Knox Machinery, Inc.
375 Industrial Drive
Franklin, OH 45005
937-743-2641
www.knoxmachinery.com
S. IN, KY
Nick Shelton
Shelton Machinery, Inc.
9900 North by Northeast Blvd.
Fisher, IN 46037
317-845-5588
nshelton@sheltonmachinery.com
www.sheltonmachinery.com
N. OH
Motch & Eichele
318 Remington Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
800-833-9730
www.mande.com
West
CO, E. WY
Randy Breitenbach
Action Machinery International
7790 S. Wheeling Ct. Unit A
Englewood, CO 80112
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
sales@cncmachineservice.com
www.cncmachineservice.com
N. ID
Dave Fisher
Dependable Machine
88 W Orchard Ave.
Hayden, ID 83835
866-967-0146 / 208-714-4652
sales@dependablemachineryrepair.com
www.dmi-cnc.com
AZ, S. NV
Chris Edgar
Magnum Precision Machines
4848 S. 35th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
602-431-8300
cedgar@magnumabq.com
www.magnumprecisionmachines.com
UT, S. ID, MT, W. WY
Tom Weaver, General Manager
Smith Machinery Company
41 W Guest Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
80l-263-6403
tweaver@smithmachinetools.com
www.smithmachinetools.com
S. CA
Richard McCauley
Mazak Western Technology Center
Aerospace Technology Center
1333 West 190th Street
Gardena, CA 90248
310-327-7172
rmccauley@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakusa.com
N. CA
Richard McCauley
Mazak Northern California
Technical Center
47273 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
rmccauley@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakusa.com