Free-Form, Mold and Die Machining Cycle Times Cut With Multitasking Machine

Mazak North America says its Integrex i-100HS multitasking machine offers a small footprint and simultaneous five-axis capabilities along with maximum versatility, high precision and throughput for complex part applications. The system is also said to ensure the shortest possible machining cycle times, especially in fine-increment programs for free-form, mold/die machining.

The Integrex i-100HS combines the abilities of a high-powered turning center and a full-function machining center to produce small- and medium-sized workpieces in single setups. It employs a main and second spindle headstock with a 203-mm (6") chuck and 61-mm (2.4”) diameter bore mounted on a 11-kW (15 hp), 6,000-rpm integrated spindle motor for handling a range of applications, from heavy-duty cutting at low speed to high-speed cutting of nonferrous materials. It also offers an optional 74-tool automatic tool-change magazine with Kennametal’s KM4X spindle connection.

A vertically mounted milling spindle provides 24 kW (32 hp), 12,000 rpm and a rotating B-axis range of -30º to +240º. A roller cam drive for the B-axis is said to ensure higher accuracy and rigidity, while providing zero backlash. A 36-tool (72-tool optional) magazine enables for fast tool changes and provides ample tooling for continuous part processing.

The machine also provides a Y-axis travel of 210 mm (8.27") and vertical X axis of 450 mm (17.72"). The machine accommodates parts up to 500 mm (19.690") in diameter with a maximum machining length of 854 mm (36.620”)

It also uses the Mazatrol SmoothAi which is said to offer extreme productivity advantages to the most demanding machining operations. The control incorporates a variety of advanced programming functions said to make it easy to use and ensure high-speed, high-accuracy machining performance.