The star of the show will be the CV5-500, a fully simultaneous five-axis machine developed in the UK for European machine users engaged in, or aspiring to, 5-axis machining. Mazak’s CV5-500, which is being brought to market at a competitive price point, has a high-rigidity bridge construction with a fully supported trunnion table.
A newly developed 12,000 rpm spindle is capable of producing 18.5 kW and 119.4 Nm, making it suitable for a range of materials. Crucially, the machine has a compact footprint, ensuring its suitability for smaller machine shops, and can be easily automated with a side-loading door and robot interface. The CV5-500 is equipped with SmoothX CNC, Mazak’s specialist 5-axis version of its Smooth Technology.
Another standout machine at EMO Encore will be the new Integrex i-200H ST, which is equipped with a second spindle, a newly designed lower turret and multiple turning and milling spindle specifications. In addition, the machine is equipped with the SmoothAi CNC, Mazak’s latest artificial intelligence control.
At the core of SmoothAi are three core capabilities: machine learning delivered by the application of artificial intelligence; digital twinning; and automation. This combination enables the machine to learn from a variety of information sources, including the operator, previous cutting processes and environmental data input – ultimately reducing cycle time, improving surface finish and simplifying operation.
Mazak will also be giving UK launches to two new specialist gear cutting and measurement machines, with the highlight being the Integrex e-1250 V/8S AG. The AG series, which stands for Auto Gear, is a range of high-specification machines featuring specialist hardware, software and metrology, which in combination produce highly accurate gears compared with conventional CNC machining.
Additionally, EMO Encore will include a specialist laser open house featuring the Optiplex 3015 Fiber III laser equipped with advanced multi-control torch and intelligent functions. The 8.0 kW fiber laser is suitable for cutting thick material, including stainless steel and aluminium, and is equally adept at cutting thin worksheets due to the power of its resonator and machine acceleration.
Alan Mucklow, managing director UK and Ireland Sales and Service Division at Yamazaki Mazak, says: “EMO Encore is traditionally our opportunity to bring back the best of Hanover for UK machine users. The new CV5-500 is the standout machine this time, further developing our capabilities in 5-axis machining, with a price point that offers a real opportunity for those with the ambition to move into more complex processes. However, our other machines, many of them making their UK debuts, such as the Integrex i-H series and the AG series of gear-cutting machines, deserve attention, and I would encourage all UK machine users to put 3-5 December in their diaries.”
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