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Mazak Horizontal Turning Center Enables Versatile Machining
The QT-Ez 8MSY horizontal turning machine integrates seamlessly with bar feeders and robots, and accepts many additional options to tailor it to the needs of any shop.
Video Tech Brief: Swiss-type Lathe Features High-Damping Composite Casting
A rigid casting design and chip control technology are among the various benefits of this Swiss-type lathe.
Mazak Event Will Showcase Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Discover 2023 will feature live machine tool demonstrations and highlight automation and advanced digital solutions designed to give manufacturers a competitive advantage.
When CNC G-Code Programming Is a Must
In some cases, G-code programming is preferred over conversational programming, although they can be complementary processes.
Adding Additive Manufacturing to a CNC Machine Shop
With many types of metal and polymer 3D printing methods available, it might be difficult to identify the type that could be best implemented in your shop. Here is a rundown of these 3D printing processes along with how each can be used together effectively in a CNC machine shop.
Syncrex Swiss-Styles for Fast Tool Setup, Easy Programming
PMTS 2023: The Mazak Syncrex series comes in four bar capacities, ranging from 20 to 38 mm, and is available in 7-, 8- and 9-axis configurations as well as a 9-axis model with full B-axis contouring.
Mazak Adds New, Expanded Partnerships to Distribution Network
Mazak is working with Pioneer Machine Sales and A.W. Miller Technical Sales to provide expanded sales and service support to its customers.
Mazak Adds Syncrex Plant to Manufacturing Campus
The company continues to grow and invest in its machine tool production operations.
Mazak Integrex i-100HS Multitasking Machine for Complex Part Applications
It is said the machine combines the abilities of a high-powered turning center with a full-function machining center to produce small- and medium-sized workpieces in single setups.
Mazak’s Brian Papke Earns ASME/ME Leadership Award
The M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal was established in 1986 by ASME and SME to honor an individual who has had significant influence and responsibility for improving the productivity and efficiency of manufacturing operations.
Mazak Syncrex Swiss-Style for Flexible, Versatile Operations
IMTS 2022: The series comes in four bar capacities, ranging from 20 to 38 mm, and is available in 7-, 8- and 9-axis configurations as well as a 9-axis model with full B-axis contouring.
Mazak Establishes New Distribution Partnerships
The company says the makeup of new and existing Mazak distributors is designed to maintain a balanced model of direct sales and distribution in North America focused on providing outstanding customer service and support.
Does A Turn-Mill Have to Turn?
Here’s an example of a shop applying innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete.
New Line of Swiss-Types for Job Shops Eyeing High-Production Work
Mazak now offers the Syncrex line of Swiss-type CNC lathes — its first — targeting machine shops getting into higher volume production of complex parts.
PMTS 2021 Product Preview: Multipurpose Machining Centers
Learn about some of the new multipurpose machining centers that will be on display at PMTS 2021.
Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape
Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.
Precision Machining Technology Review: Turning Machines
Production Machining’s March Showcase includes Tsugami/Rem Sales, Expand Machinery, NexTurn Swiss Machine, Mazak and Romi Machine Tools.
Mazak QT-Ez Turning Centers Offer Easy Automation Integration
The QT-Ez Series has been designed for a range of automation solutions — from simple bar feeders and parts catchers to full cooperative robot installations.
JMPP Customizes Coupling Bolts for Mazak CNC Lathe Specifications
Customized coupling bolt’s high-torque design creates better taper contact and delivers higher strength.
Mazak’s Virtual Campus Tour and New Equipment Now Available
Mazak Corp.’s new virtual campus tour teaches visitors about the company’s offerings and its manufacturing processes without leaving their desks. Also, get a sneak peek at the company’s latest machine tool offerings here.
Metal Additive Manufacturing: Multitasking’s Latest Trend
Why are an increasing number of machine tool builders adding additive manufacturing to their equipment’s already versatile machining capabilities? Because additive and subtractive are complementary.
Turn-Mills: Being About the B-Axis
With the addition of powerful B-axis milling spindles and automatic toolchangers, turn-mills combine the best of milling and turning worlds.
Congressman, NASA Administrator Visit Mazak Manufacturing Campus
Mazak Corporation recently hosted NASA’s new administrator James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine and Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky at its Florence, Kentucky, North American Manufacturing headquarters.
Mazak Keeps Manufacturers Informed with Podcast
Mazak's All Axes podcast keeps manufacturers in the know about all things manufacturing.
Mazak Highlights New Technology at Discover 2019
Mazak's Discover 2019, held in November, featured 30 machining systems that are new to the North American market.
Mazak’s Quick Turn 250MSY and GR100 Add Automated Multitasking
The Mazak GR100 integrates into any of the Quick Turn 200/250 series machine models.
Mazatrol SmoothG Control Adds Conversational Programming to VTC-200C
Mazak Corp. has enhanced its VTC-200C vertical machining center with the addition of the Mazatrol SmoothG CNC.
Multitasking Helps Pressure the Competition
To produce a completely U.S.-made product and keep the pressure on its off-shore competition, an industrial pump manufacturer leveraged its multitasking capabilities with other resources for internal efficiency.
Yamazaki Mazak Announces Leadership Transition
Yamazaki Mazak Corp.’s President Tomohisa Yamazaki became the company’s chairman while Vice President Takashi Yamazaki has been named the new president.
Mazak Corp. Names New Distributor, Expands Rebuild Center
Knox Machinery, located in Franklin, Ohio, will represent Mazak Corp. as its southern Ohio distributor. Also, Mazak has expanded and newly updated its spindle rebuild department.
Slideshow: Discover More with Mazak Northeast 2019
The event held May 14-16 at Mazak’s technology center in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, included technology, education and networking elements.
Mazak HQR-150MSY Features Twin-Spindle, Twin-Turret Design
PMTS 2019: Mazak’s HQR-150MSY multitasking turning center features a twin-spindle, twin-turret design for part-processing and high-volume throughput.
Mazak Acquires Supplier of Friction Stir Welding
Through several key developmental collaborations and now the MegaStir acquisition, Mazak continues to pioneer its Hybrid multitasking concept.
VMC Adds Mazatrol SmoothG Control
Mazak Corp. added the Mazatrol SmoothG CNC and Smooth Technology software to its VTC-330C vertical machining center.
Job Shop Automation: Fast, Simple and Agile
When done right, automation can provide important benefits. Here’s a look at automation options to suit the varying needs of typical job shops.
IMTS: How Fun Was That?
IMTS is fun when business is good, and the 2018 edition of the show was one of the best.
Mazak Multitasking Turning Center Completes Machining in a Single Setup
The HQR-250MSY multitasking turning center is said to complete machining from slug and/or bar material in a single setup.
Mazak Launches Assembly Operations at New Japan Plant
Mazak celebrated the start of assembly operations at its latest production facility in Inabe City, Mie Prefecture, Japan facility with an open house event attended by customers and distributors from across Japan and, digitally, around the world.
In the Winners' Circle
Mazak Corp., a long time technical sponsor for team Penske, rode into the winners’ circle at the recently completed 102nd edition of the Indianapolis 500.
Brian Papke Inducted into Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame
The chairman of Mazak Corp. has been inducted into the Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame, an award that honors men and women who have made a lasting contribution to the community in economic, cultural and civic endeavors.
2018 Precision Machining Competition Honors Students
Mazak’s Midwest Technology Center hosted the 27th annual 2018 Precision Machining Competition, which honors excellence in precision machining skills among Illinois high school students, the evening of Thursday, May 10.
Mazak Hosts 27th Annual Precision Machining Competition
Mazak’s Midwest Technology Center hosted the 27th annual Precision Machining Competition, honoring excellence in precision machining skills among Illinois high school students.
Machining Competition Reaches Out to Young Talent
Mazak Corp. hosted this year’s annual TMA precision machining competition for high school students at its Midwest Technical Center in Illinois.
Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame Inducts Brian Papke
Brian Papke, chairman of manufacturing technology leader Mazak Corp., was inducted into the Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame in April at the Metropolitan Club in Covington, Kentucky.
HCR-5000S HMC Specializes in Aluminum Machining
Mazak’s HCR-5000S five-axis, single-table horizontal machining center offers a range of high-speed spindle options, from a standard 12,000-rpm spindle up to 30,000 rpm spindle.
Mazak Expands Leadership Roles to Support Growing Sales
As Mazak Corp. continues to make North American shops more productive with its advanced manufacturing technology, the company has leveraged its rising sales to further support the growth of its customers across the continent.
The Impact of Multitasking in Today’s Shops
As the technology behind multitasking machines continues to advance, shops are reaping the benefits.
UD-400/5X VMC Delivers Micro-Precise High-Speed Machining
Mazak’s Ultimate Die and Mold UD-400/5X vertical machining center can be used for applications ranging from medical and dental instruments to mold and die components and sports a rigid base and double-column symmetrical construction.
Mazak Partners with Austin Cindric in Texas
Mazak Corp. was featured as the primary sponsor on the No. 12 Ford Mustang driven by Austin Cindric for the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race at Texas Motor Speedway this past Saturday, April 7.
Preci-Flex Modular Tooling Systems Have Compact Design
Exsys Tool Inc.’s Preci-Flex modular tooling systems include toolholders that match the processing speed of optional 10,000-rpm machine spindles to boost productivity and achieve surface finishes.
Mazak Appoints Jim Rutan as Northeast Region General Manager
Mazak Corp. has named Jim Rutan as the general manager for the Northeast Region, comprised of the eastern halves of New York and Pennsylvania as well as New England.
Variaxis i-300 Five-Axis Machine Features Auto Workchanger
Mazak’s Variaxis i-300 simultaneous five-axis vertical machining center is designed for automated small- to medium-size part-processing operations and can machine aluminum and other nonferrous metals for a variety of industries.
Hybrid Multi-Tasking Machine Includes Five-Axis Capability
Mazak’s VC-500 AM hybrid multi-tasking machine includes additive and subtractive part processing and full five-axis capability, both features that help shops reduce time to market and cut R&D costs.
Tour Showcases Plant-Wide Connectivity
Mazak’s North American headquarters, located in Florence, Kentucky, has been manufacturing multitasking, five-axis, turning and milling machines since 1974 and was recently reimagined as a Mazak iSMART Factory concept.
Company Digitizes Japanese Plant
Mazak Corp. has transformed its Oguchi, Japan facility into an iSMART Factory with completely digitized manufacturing operations.
Mazak Hosts Precision Machining Competition for Students
More than 250 students from 19 Illinois high schools submitted more than 300 parts for this year’s contest.
New CAM Software Helps Shop Take on More Challenges
Robin Technologies selected Esprit by DP Technology to meet the high demands necessary to take on more complex projects.
Mazak to Build New Plant in Japan
The plant will follow the iSmart factory concepts already well established in Florence and in the company’s Oguchi plant, which will fully employ iSmart concepts by end of 2016.
Exploring New Metalworking Tools and Techniques
Mazak will host a technology and education event in Houston, Texas, July 8 and 9, showcasing the company's latest technologies designed for enhancing productivity and versatility on the shop floor.
Good Day for Mazak and Team Penske at Indy 500
Mazak Corp., a Penske Racing technical sponsor, congratulates Team Penske and driver Juan Pablo Montoya on their outstanding performances at this year’s Indy 500 on May 24.
Mazak and Penske Together Again
Building on a 20-year relationship, Mazak Corp. will once again partner with Penske Racing for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup and Verizon IndyCar series as well as the NASCAR XFINITY series.
Discover More with Mazak in June
Mazak will host a Discover More with Mazak event at its Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Ill., June 2-4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The advanced manufacturing event will showcase more than 20 of Mazak’s latest machine tools.
Mazak Unveils iSmart Factory Concept
Yamazaki Mazak headquarters in Aichi, Japan, has recently announced its new Mazak iSmart Factory concept. This dynamic next-generation concept represents Mazak’s all-encompassing manufacturing vision.
Smooth Evolution of Machine Tool Control
Many traditional turning shops are expanding their capabilities to meet other machining requirements. Multitasking machines have helped these shops to naturally transition into smaller lot sizes and highly complex parts.
Webinar Offers ‘Practical Applications and Uses’ for MTConnect
Now’s your opportunity to delve deep into the realm of MTConnect with the easy, convenient webinar format.
Mazak Hosts VMA’s Annual Workshop and Tour
From April 30 to May 2, Mazak Corporation will host a portion of the Valve Manufacturers Association’s (VMA) annual “Manufacturers Workshop and Tour” at its North American headquarters in Florence, Ky.
Single-Cell Automation Simplifies Shop's Growing Production
Ask Michael Olano, president of Dynomach Inc., how to be a profitable high-volume production shop. His answer: self-contained, single-cell automation, or more specifically, twin-spindle machines outfitted with bar feeders and automatic parts catchers.
Celebrating Technology and Education
From October 8th to the 16th, Mazak Corporation’s North American Headquarters held its Discover 2013 technology-driven manufacturing solutions event.
Open Doors Can Open Minds
Increasingly, the message to manufacturers looking to keep manufacturing strong for the future is that it’s up to us as an industry to get the message out. There is no help coming from anybody but us.
Mazak Event Offers Technical Seminars and Metalworking Demos
Companies seeking new technology, advanced manufacturing solutions and valuable industry insight to increase their production efficiency and global competitiveness should consider attening Mazak Corporation’s Discover 2013 event, taking place Oct. 8-16, 2013, in Florence, Ky.
Mazak Event Targets Aerospace, Medical
While in the area for EASTEC last month, I attended Mazak Corporation’s “Discover More with Mazak” event at its Northeast Technology Center in Windsor Locks, Conn. The 3-day event highlighted a lineup of the company’s manufacturing systems.
Mazak Honored for Continuous Investment in Manufacturing Campus
In recognition of the expansions of its North American Headquarters campus in Florence, Ky., Mazak Corporation received the Cincinnati USA Partnership for Economic Development’s Growth Award during the Commercial Real Estate Developers Power Breakfast event held on May 2, 2013, in downtown Cincinnati.
Multitasking Benefits a Process in Many Ways
Multitask machining is the ability to perform various manufacturing operations unattended, without moving the part to other machines.
Exceeding Expectations with Multitask Machining
Implementing a multitasking machine with new CAM software enabled setup and production time reductions for the shop. One part even went from a setup time of 6 hours to 5 minutes.
Shop Gains Process Control with Automation
Eliminating variability from the manufacturing flow is a goal for most shops. Automation can allow reallocation of resources to accomplish this.
Stepping Up to Unattended Machining
Lights out, unattended machining is a goal for many precision machined parts manufacturers. For many parts using easily machined materials, the process is fairly straightforward. However, this Ohio shop uses a systematic process to maximize unattended machining of more difficult materials.
Taking a Turn Toward Production Flexibility
Swiss-type screw machines provide unparalleled machining capabilities when it comes to processing small, detailed parts.
Turn-Mill Classics
Here are trailers for some of the classic articles on turn-mill multitasking. This is a broad showing of turn-mill technology in the form of machines, processes, programming and applications.
PM News: March 2011
Cleaning Technologies Group Names New PresidentTim Piazza was named president of Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics.
The Pursuit of Perfection
The “Pursuit of Perfection” is how Acero Precision defines its mission and while such lofty words make nice copy, all one needs to do is visit this contract manufacturer to experience how serious the company is about the technology, personnel and processes necessary to make it more than an abstract goal.
PM News: January 2011
Expanding Range of Turning MachinesStar Micronics Co.
December PM News
News from AME, Mazak, Methods Machine Tools, NUM, NTMA, MTConnect and the Morris Group.
Energy-Conscious Machine Tools
Energy costs are on the rise, and new regulations mandate that manufacturing facilities reduce their consumption levels and overall carbon footprints.
Builder/Vendor Cooperation
There was a time when many machine tool builders were very vertically integrated.
September 2010 News
Company Endows Chair in Production Engineering at UniversityMachine tool manufacturer MAG Industrial Automation Systems is to endow a chair in production engineering at Tongji University’s Chinese-German College for Postgraduate Studies (CDHK), in Shanghai.
Milling and Turning with Automatic Tool Changing
The Integrex j-Series performs four-axis simultaneous machining with five-axis tool tip positioning.
December 2009 News
Sales Organization RestructuredDave Lucius is the new VP of sales at Methods Machine Tools and will oversee the entire North American sales organization. He was previously the company’s VP, national distribution.
October 2009 News
October 2009 News
Investing For Success In Demanding Markets
This company constantly strives to uphold a quality reputation, stay lean and continue to expand its business. It attributes its most recent success to the addition of three Variaxis machining centers.
Stop To Think Before Starting A Business
It is relatively easy to start a business these days, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily should. Sure, machine tool manufacturers are eager to sell machines and will offer you creative financing. Landlords are eager to rent buildings that are sitting vacant, and material suppliers are willing to extend liberal credit terms. It’s easy to be get lured into the trap.
Running A Good Race
For this Missouri job shop, it’s not about what you call the machine tool, it’s about how you use it. The shop considers multi-spindle turning as simply using more than one spindle in various configurations best suited to the production requirements of the application.
Boost Throughput With Multitasking
As a shop’s typical workload moves beyond high-production turned parts, new ways to reduce leadtimes and improve machining accuracy are evolving.
CAM Software Turns Operators Into Engineers
Like many other United Kingdom subcontracting companies, Jetblades Engineering has had to change its operating methods to cope with the new manufacturing environment. Managing Director Mark Kirby relies more than ever on the company’s CAM software as he moves the firm from production machining to short-run manufacturing.