Mazak Showcases Ez Affordable Productivity at WMTS 2023
The Kentucky-built Mazak Ez Series comes to Canada for the Western Manufacturing Technology Show in Edmonton. In booth 308, Mazak will feature its QT-Ez 12MY Multi-Tasking Turning Center and VC-Ez 20 Vertical Machining Center, both from the series of machines that put Mazak quality and reliability within reach for virtually any shop with productive, space-saving efficiency at an affordable price.
For multitasking part processing, the QT-Ez 12MY features milling and Y-axis off-centerline capability, and for further increased productivity and unmanned operations, the machine seamlessly integrates with a range of automation solutions. These include simple bar feeders and parts catchers as well as full cooperative robot installations such as Mazak Automation Systems’ Cobot Cell System.
While the machine comes standard with a 12-in. chuck, Mazak offers a smaller 10” option. Available bed lengths are 20 in. and 40 in., and machine turrets include 2-axis drum style with a bolt-on or BMT55 turret for rotary tool applications. Tailstocks are offered with either manual positioning via hydraulic quill or servo positioning capability.
All QT-Ez models feature powerful and reliable integral motor headstocks, Hybrid MX roller guideways, and pretensioned ball screws supported at both ends for reliable, thermally stable and precise machine axis movement. An innovative bed casting design provides outstanding rigidity as well as streamlined chip flow that helps to eliminate chip accumulation.
Also an automation-ready machine, the Mazak VT-Ez 20’s rugged 40-taper spindle and space-saving design offer unprecedented affordability with a full range of spindle, auto tool changer, and chip/coolant management options. The affordable, highly configurable machine meets many production 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 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.
