Mazak
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Mazak's Ongoing Investment In Kentucky Manufacturing Plant Mazak

Mazak is installing three new systems in its Kentucky manufacturing plant. The new systems are a VERSATECH V-140N, a Mazak laser cutting cell and an automated painting system for large fabricated sheetmetal components.

The VERSATECH V-140N is a multi-surface, 5-axis double-column machining center for increasing the plant's capability for machining large castings. The machine's 10-meter table will allow for setting up large workpieces outside of the work envelope while the VERSATECH V-140N's 5-axis spindle keeps working uninterrupted. The 10-meter table is structured to provide rigid and distortion-free movement for high accuracy positioning of heavy workpieces. For further increases in productivity, the VERSATECH V-140N's 10,000-rpm 50-hp spindle head delivers full 5-axis machining capability.

The Mazak laser cutting cell will streamline the production of sheetmetal components at the Kentucky plant. The system is fully automated and includes three Optiplex 3015 4,000-W flexible manufacturing systems. Both intelligent monitoring capabilities to facilitate unattended operation and a new Preview II control helps simplify programming and operation.

A new automated painting system with oven is also being installed. The system replaces manual paint spraying and will provide tremendous productivity.