5-AXIS MACHINING CENTER INCORPORATES REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN
The Hyper Variaxis 630 advanced 5-axis multi-tasking machining center from Mazak is the first machine tool to maximize convenience and ergonomics through a design by Ken Okuyama.
Posted: November 2, 2010
Mazak's (Florence, KY) Hyper Variaxis 630 is an advanced 5-axis multi-tasking machining center that continues the company's philosophy of Done-In-One manufacturing. The machine is the first to incorporate a revolutionary design by Ken Okuyama, a world-famous industrial designer.
The Okuyama machine design focuses on maximizing convenience and ergonomics. A large front door provides total access to the work area, from both the front and top of the machine. The control layout has been re-imagined to include a bigger screen and more intuitive interface. All machine contours are rounded, providing a sleek new look and minimizing the chances of operator injury.
In addition to a revamped exterior, the Hyper Variaxis 630 incorporates the most advanced technology available to provide unparalleled performance. Linear roller guides are used on the X-, Y- and Z-axes, ensuring high-accuracy positioning and rapid traverse rates of 262.5 ft/min. A 150 deg tilting trunnion (A-axis) carries a full 360 deg rotating table (C-Axis) to enable complete machining of parts in a single setup.
The rotary table accommodates workpieces of up to 28.7 in diameter x 19.7 in height, weighing up to 1,102 lb. Rapid traverse rates on the A- and C-axes are 50 rpm and 120 rpm respectively, and each of these axes can be positioned in 0.0001 deg increments for maximum levels of precision.
The MX Hybrid Roller Guide System is integrated into the Hyper Variaxis 630 to deliver levels of durability and reliability that result in long-term accuracy. The MX Hybrid Roller Guide System increases vibration dampening to extend tool life, handles higher load capacities, accelerates and decelerates quicker to shorten cycle times, consumes less oil for "Greener" operations, and lasts longer with less required maintenance.
The sixth-generation Mazak MATRIX CNC is capable of full five-axis machine control and of processing the massive amounts of data associated with sculptured surfaces and fine details. It provides high computing speed from its 64-bit, twin-engine CPU to support sub-micron resolution and program sizes up to 8 MB. A popular option is MAZACC-3D software for generating the finest, most accurate surfaces on critical parts. This extensive look-ahead feature in Mazak MATRIX recognizes severe changes in machining direction on-the-fly and optimizes the acceleration and deceleration parameters to maintain accuracy and surface finish integrity.
Software capabilities make the Mazak MATRIX easier and safer to program and operate. A unique Voice Advisor verbally informs operators of safety alarms and switch settings in manual operation. Enhanced Visual Machining creates crisp 3D simulations to aid the operator in identifying and correcting any interference conditions and running part program cycle simulations while the machine is cutting.
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