Mazak Highlights Ez Series at WMTS in Canada
The Mazak Ez Series comes to Canada for the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) in Edmonton. In booth #1205, Mazak will feature its QT-Ez 12MSY Horizontal Turning Center with Multi-Tasking capability and the VC-Ez 20 Vertical Machining Center, both from the Kentucky-built series of machines that puts Mazak quality and reliability within reach for virtually any shop with productive, space-saving efficiency at an affordable price.
For multi-tasking part processing, the QT-Ez 12MSY accommodates rotating tools and features two turning spindles along with Y-axis functionality for efficient single-setup Done in One processing of a wide range of parts. While the machine comes standard with a 12" chuck, Mazak offers smaller 8" and 10" options.
Like all QT-Ez Series machines, the QT-Ez 12MSY is equipped with powerful, dependable integral motor headstocks, Hybrid MX linear roller guideways and pre-tensioned ball screws supported at both ends for reliable, thermally stable and precise machine axis movement. A new bed casting design provides outstanding rigidity, as well as streamlined chip flow to help eliminate chip accumulation. For ease of integration, the machine incorporates a 200–230-volt power supply system.
Along with optional spindles, chuck sizes and tailstocks, the QT-Ez Series is available with a complete range of additional cost-effective and popular options. These include Mazak’s Automatic Tool Eye, chip conveyor, auto door, auto parts catcher and high-pressure coolant systems, all of which make it easy for shops to further improve productivity.
For vertical machining, Mazak’s VC-Ez 20’s rugged 40-taper spindle and space-saving design offer unprecedented performance and affordability with a full range of spindle, auto tool changer and chip/coolant management options. The cost-effective, highly configurable machine meets many production facility needs with a compact, space-saving design.
Enhanced operator ergonomics and a generous work area ease the loading and unloading of workpieces and tools, while an extremely fast rapid traverse rate of 1,654 ipm (42 m/min) in the X, Y and Z axes enables higher throughput. A 25 hp (18.64 kW) 12,000 rpm (standard) or versatile 29.5 hp (22 kW) 15,000 rpm (optional) spindle offers 81.13 ft-lb (110 Nm) of torque for additional production versatility.
All VC-Ez Series machines sport C-frame designs with X and Y axis motion via moving the table and saddle. For rigidity and repeatable part precision, guideway systems use Mazak’s Hybrid MX linear roller guide systems, and dual lagged pre-tensioned ball screws ensure precise axis movement. For increased maintenance free operation, the auger-type chip removal systems provide an economical solution, or for increased chip volume the addition of an affordable hinge-type chip conveyor ships affixed to the machine to eliminate the cost of a second shipping pallet.
