TPT September 2023

INDUSTRY

Mazak manufacturing vision at EMO 2023 THE Yamazaki Mazak stand at EMO 2023 will showcase a wide selection of machines that aim to enable users from across Europe to improve their productivity.

such as EV battery manufacturing, showcasing the new FSW-460V, a hybrid machine principally designed for automated friction stir welding while maintaining metal cutting capabilities. A new VCN series vertical machining centre equipped with high performance machining and the Mazak Ultraspindle to suit modern high-speed machining techniques will also be exhibited. The latest advanced Mazak laser cutting technology, the OPTIPLEX 3015 NEO will also be on display, featuring the latest beam-shaping technology and the newest MCT 3 cutting head with intelligent functions, including auto nozzle changing and auto focus distance. Stand visitors will also be able to view more information about Mazak iCONNECT, a new digital service for existing Mazak customers that has a suite of free services, including product manuals and e-learning,

to Mazak technology. The entry level machines, built in the UK and specifically developed for European machine tool users, include the CV5 500 5-axis machining centre and the new VCE-500 vertical machining centre. In addition, the stand will also display a high-performance turning centre from the QTE range of machines. Automation systems to increase productivity and mitigate the impact of skills shortages also form a key part of Mazak’s stand. A total of 12 integrated automation solutions will be on display capable of delivering increased machine uptime, greater production flexibility, improved operator utilisation and reduced costs – working towards the ultimate goal of increasing ROI and profitability. The solutions on the stand will include easy-to-program machine tending robots and more sophisticated automation to support the trend towards high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and the demand for 5-axis automation. Mazak will also include new machining solutions for rapidly growing industries,

Located in hall 15, stand B14, Mazak will be showcasing a total of 19 machines and 12 automation systems to include both machine tool and laser technologies, live cutting demonstrations, advanced software solutions and the latest developments in its Smooth Ai control software. Visitors can register for complimentary tickets courtesy of Mazak, as well as schedule appointments on the Mazak stand via the website: discover. mazakeu.com/emo23. Mazak will focus on offering solutions to the major challenges that face machine users – from productivity improvement through to skills shortages, energy prices, wage inflation, increased competition and a focus on the environment. Mazak will demonstrate entry-level machines that increase productivity and competitiveness as a key theme, particularly for machine users new

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