Mazak Hyper Quadrex 250MSY

Mazak introduces its new Hyper Quadrex 250MSY.
   
Ideal for the automotive industry, this multi-tasking turning center delivers faster cycle times and better efficiencies than anything else in its class thanks to its advanced twin-spindle, twin-turret machine construction.

The twin-spindle and twin-turret configuration of the Hyper Quadrex 250MSY gives automotive manufacturers unequaled part-processing opportunities, including enhanced done-in-one capabilities, where it can complete machining from slug material in a single setup. Additionally, the balance cutting of the upper and lower turrets provide the ultimate part throughput and ensure the manufacture of a wide range of workpieces. 

The machine’s twin-opposed turning spindles can operate together or separately, allowing a single part to be machined on all surfaces through a coordinated “hand-off” between spindles, or two different parts can be machined simultaneously on one machine. The spindles are supported by large diameter bearings for high spindle rigidity. The 4,000rpm, 35hp main spindle features a 10” chuck and 3.58” spindle bore for handling bar stock up to 3.2” diameter, while the second spindle has an 8” chuck, 2.55” spindle bore and a 30hp integral spindle motor that offers a 5,000rpm top speed. Both have full C-axis CNC control for part positioning and contouring with indexing increments of 0.0001°.       

Because the twin turrets operate independently or together on the same workpiece, the Hyper Quadrex 250MSY can simultaneously machine two different features on a workpiece or follow a balanced machining strategy where two tools work together on the same workpiece feature. In cases where the part configuration permits, balanced machining can remove up to 25% of the cycle time.  

The Hyper Quadrex 250MSY features the new Matrix 2 CNC control. Within the control are both enhanced hardware and software functionalities that make the control easy to use while also delivering high accuracy and increased productivity. Control hardware performance is much faster with higher processing speeds for small increment operation that provides shorter cycle times as well as superior surface finishes.

For continuous unmanned operations, the Hyper Quadrex 250MSY integrates with an optional bar feeder and robot loader. At IMTS, Mazak demonstrated the machine with a bar feeder. And for the first time, show attendees got to see MTConnect work in conjunction with the bar feeder. MTConnect is an open communications protocol that provides interconnectability in the manufacturing arena. This free and open protocol enables devices and systems from different suppliers to capture and share information in a common format. All Mazak CNC controls are MTConnect compliant and, together, allow Mazak customers to simplify the monitoring and management of their production systems as well as improve machine tool utilization and throughput.