Programming and Metal Removal Integrated with Automation and Data Collection

The dynamic Smooth Technology manufacturing platform from Mazak Corporation (Florence, KY) provides innovative systems that keep shops productive, efficient and competitive by spanning the entire part production landscape, from programming and metal removal to automation and data collection:

• Mazatrol Smooth CNC controls are an integral element of the platform, offering some of the world’s fastest processing speeds and user-friendly programming capabilities. The family of controls includes the Mazatrol SmoothX, SmoothG and SmoothC.
• Hybrid Multi-Tasking machines combine full 5-axis capability and additive technology to revolutionize product design, shorten time to market and reduce R&D costs.
• Smooth Gear Cutting is the combination of advanced Multi-Tasking machines and the latest developments in Smooth Gear Skiving, Smooth Gear Milling and Smooth Gear Hobbing, all of which increase accuracy and productivity with DONE IN ONE® part processing.
• Oval Turning allows users to quickly machine highly accurate oval/cam shapes on a turning center that incorporates a special oscillating integrated linear motor synchronized with the machine’s spindle.
• Smooth Orbiturn programming reduces machine operations by giving horizontal machining centers turning capability for specific features on large, cumbersome parts.
• Smooth Engraving lets users quickly and easily program for engraving operations.
• Smooth Set & Inspect software featured on machines with Mazatrol SmoothX or SmoothG controls simplifies the programming of tool setting and part probing macros and is ideal for users that want to perform accelerated at-the-machine inspection cycle programming.
• Smooth Volumetric Compensation removes 6 DOF (degrees of freedom) errors on each machine axis to provide consistent positioning and ensure high-accuracy work.
• Smooth Tool Management and Smooth Tool Data Converter are intelligent process monitoring systems – MTConnect® ready – that help protect expensive tools, as well as secure and optimize their performance while overseeing processes and detecting machine faults.
• Smooth Spindle Analytics give users the ability to monitor the spindle’s drive and vibration levels in real-time.
• Smooth Link CNC monitoring software makes it possible to monitor and manage machine status via Wi-Fi, which gives operators complete control even when they are away from the machine.
• Smooth Monitor is MTConnect ready and allows for equipment monitoring and utilization analysis via any Mazatrol Smooth CNC.
• Smooth PMC software works within a machine’s Mazatrol Smooth CNC and lets users forecast/simulate up to a week’s worth of scheduled operation – required tools, machine loads and output – for a Palletech automated manufacturing cell.

Mazak Corporation, 8025 Production Drive, PO Box 970, Florence, KY 41042, 859-342-1700, Fax: 859-342-1865, www.mazakusa.com.