In the manufacturing industry, there are three things directly related to your profitability:

Flexibility
Productivity
Efficiency

Are your processes flexible enough to change quickly to account for emergencies, last minute requests, and late additions to a project?

Is your productivity constantly improving and increasing customer retention?

Are your processes efficient enough to account for a potential drop in machine productivity and resolve the problem quickly?

When it comes to maximizing profitability, your manufacturing business needs to have machines that can take you to the next level. Whether you’re already set on buying a machine or don’t know where to begin, the professionals at ASI Machine Tool can provide the answers you’re looking for. This article is the first of a Machinery Brand Highlight series: your go-to resource for need-to-know details of the different machine brands you’ll see in your industry and what those machines are capable of doing for your production line. The first brand we will be exploring is Mazak.

Multi-tasking Mazak Models that Will Improve Your Production

In a day and age where companies and consumers need their products now, your biggest ally will be machine tools that can do it all: be versatile, work quickly and accurately, and maintain ease of use. The question is, do such machines exist? They do. They’re called multi-tasking machines. These machines take multi-tasking to a new level and are able to execute 5-6 operations simultaneously, making them integral to streamlining a manufacturing production chain.

As opposed to having turning, milling, drilling, tapping and deep-hole boring remain as processes handled by multiple machines, multi-tasking machines combine all of those process capabilities into one seriously powerful machine.

If you’re looking for high accuracy and high quality, while also significantly reducing setup time, you’ll want to get a Mazak multi-tasking machine on your team.

Mazak Multi-Tasking Machine Possible Configurations:

Second Turning Spindles
Multiple Tool Turrets
Rotary Tool Stations
Y-Axis Off-Centerline Capability
Tilt/Rotary B-Axis Milling Spindles
Rotary/Tilt Tables
Large Capacity Tool Magazines

Benefits of Combining Operations:

Reduce inaccuracies that occur when parts move across multiple workstations.
Reduce the amount of extra man-hours required to transition products between workstations.
Eliminate in-process inventory that linger between stand-alone machine tools.
Eliminate wait time on overall product completion.

5 Levels of Multi‑Tasking Mazak Brands

Adding multi-tasking technology to your production line will ensure your production team can produce even the most complex parts in the world in a quick and cost-effective manner. When you purchase a Mazak multi-tasking machine, you’re ensured a large range of capabilities. Those capabilities are consolidated into 5 levels below.

Level 1

MAZAK SLANT TURN NEXUS SERIES

FEATURES:

Maximum torque spindles
Spindle C-axis positioning
Milling spindle (M) machine configurations
12-position drum turrets
NC servo-driven tailstocks
MX Hybrid Roller Guide Systems

Models to Look for:

MAZAK SLANT TURN NEXUS 500
MAZAK SLANT TURN NEXUS 550

MAZAK SUPER QUADREX SERIES

FEATURES:

Two 45 degree opposed wedge style turrets
Balanced cutting capability (both turrets)
Bed lengths up to 40″
Steady rest applications capability
Fast setup using standard tool eye feature
Integral spindle technology
Easy integration of bar feeders and gantry robots

Models to Look for:

MAZAK SUPER QUADREX 200
MAZAK SUPER QUADREX 200M
MAZAK SUPER QUADREX 250

MAZAK IVS – SERIES

FEATURES:

Inverted spindle designs
Available rotary tool milling (M) capability
High accuracy positioning
Performance stability
Accepts parts in any orientation
Two-machine turnkey setups
Rotary tooling
Gantry loader automation

Models to Look for:

MAZAK IVS-200
MAZAK IVS-200M
MAZAK IVS-300
MAZAK IVS-300M
MAZAK IVS-400 II

Level 2

MAZAK HYPER QUADREX SERIES

FEATURES:

Two-turret/two-spindle configurations
Upper and lower turrets
Wide range of part size capability
Simultaneous first and second ops
Seamless integration of loading systems
Fast/easy programming

Models to Look for:

MAZAK HYPER QUADREX 400M
MAZAK HYPER QUADREX 400MY
MAZAK HYPER QUADREX 450M
MAZAK HYPER QUADREX 450MY
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS SERIES

FEATURES:

Full C-axis contouring
CNC programmable tailstocks
Fast indexing turrets
Automatic tool eye
Easy integration of bar feeders and robotic loading

Models to Look for:

MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 400-II
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 400-II MY
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 400M
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 450-II
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 450-II M
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 450-II MY
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 500
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 500MY
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 550 MY
MAZAK QUICK TURN NEXUS 550M

MAZAK MULTIPLEX II SERIES

FEATURES:

High accuracy shaft machining
High accuracy/high speed workpiece transfer
Excellent spindle visibility
Moveable CNC operation panel
Standard and conversational EIA ISO programming ability

Models to Look for:

MAZAK MULTIPLEX 4200-II
MAZAK MULTIPLEX 4300-II
MAZAK MULTIPLEX 6300-II
MAZAK MULTIPLEX 6300-II Y

Level 3

MAZAK INTEGREX j SERIES

FEATURES:

Compact machine design
Large machining area
Large true Y-axis design
Mill Spindle indexing (B-axis)
High-speed, high-torque milling spindle
20-tool magazine (standard)

Models to Look for:

MAZAK INTEGREX j-200
MAZAK INTEGREX j-200S
MAZAK INTEGREX j-300
MAZAK INTEGREX j-400

MAZAK VARIAXIS j SERIES

FEATURES:

DONE IN ONE® operations
Multi-surface machining
Simultaneous 5-axis machining
Simultaneous 4-axis capabilities and A-axis indexing
High-rigidity tables
Automatic tool changers
Linear roller guide on X-, Y- and Z-axes
Easy conversational programming functions
Two-pallet changer option

Models to Look for:

MAZAK VARIAXIS j-500
MAZAK VARIAXIS j-500/5X
MAZAK VARIAXIS j-600
MAZAK VARIAXIS j-600/5X

Level 4

MAZAK INTEGREX i SERIES

FEATURES:

Full C-axis contouring
Milling spindle with Y-axis travel / B-axis rotation
Available lower turret
ATC changes both fixed turning and rotary tools
36-tool ATC standard
Easy bar feeder or gantry loader integration

Models to Look for:

MAZAK INTEGREX i-100
MAZAK INTEGREX i-100 BARTAC-S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-100 BARTAC-ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-100S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-100ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-150
MAZAK INTEGREX i-200
MAZAK INTEGREX i-200S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-200ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-300
MAZAK INTEGREX i-300S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-300ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-400
MAZAK INTEGREX i-400S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-400ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-500
MAZAK INTEGREX i-500S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-500ST

MAZAK INTEGREX e-H SERIES CHARACTERISTICS:

DONE IN ONE performance
Y-Axis, off-center machining
240-degree B-Axis milling spindle positioning
Single-setup machining
Second turning spindles
Lower turret rotary tool spindles

Models to Look for:

MAZAK INTEGREX e-420H
MAZAK INTEGREX e-420H-S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-420H-ST
MAZAK INTEGREX e-500H
MAZAK INTEGREX e-500H-S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-670H
MAZAK INTEGREX e-670H-S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-800H

MAZAK INTEGREX e-V SERIES CHARACTERISTICS:

DONE IN ONE performance
150-degree B-axis tilt milling spindles
Powerful turning/C-axis spindles
Single-setup machining for large parts
Large capacity tool magazine

Models to Look for:

MAZAK INTEGREX e-1250V/8
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1250V/8S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1600V/10
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1600V/10S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1850V/12
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1850V/25S

MAZAK VARIAXIS i SERIES

FEATURES:

DONE IN ONE performance
Intelligent Functions
Wide range of spindle speeds
Reliable cam-driven tool changer
Various tool magazine capacities
High-rigidity table with roller gear cams
MX Hybrid Roller Guide System
MATRIX 2 CNC control

Models to Look for:

MAZAK VARIAXIS i-1050
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-1050T
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-300 AWC
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-500
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-600
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-700
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-700T
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-800
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-800T

MAZAK INTEGREX i SERIES

FEATURES:

Powerful single main turning spindle or dual opposed spindles
Full C-axis contouring
Milling spindle with Y-axis travel and B-axis rotation
Available lower turret
NC tailstocks
ATC changes both fixed turning and rotary tools
36-tool ATC standard
Easy bar feeder or gantry loader integration

Models to Look for:

MAZAK INTEGREX i-100
MAZAK INTEGREX i-100 BARTAC-S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-100 BARTAC-ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-100S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-100ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-150
MAZAK INTEGREX i-200
MAZAK INTEGREX i-200S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-200ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-300
MAZAK INTEGREX i-300S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-300ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-400
MAZAK INTEGREX i-400S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-400ST
MAZAK INTEGREX i-500
MAZAK INTEGREX i-500S
MAZAK INTEGREX i-500ST

MAZAK INTEGREX e-H SERIES

FEATURES:

DONE IN ONE performance
Y-Axis, off-center machining
240-degree B-Axis milling spindle positioning
Single-setup machining
Second turning spindles
Lower turret rotary tool spindles
Large capacity tool magazine

Models to Look for:

MAZAK INTEGREX e-420H
MAZAK INTEGREX e-420H-S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-420H-ST
MAZAK INTEGREX e-500H
MAZAK INTEGREX e-500H-S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-670H
MAZAK INTEGREX e-670H-S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-800H

MAZAK INTEGREX e-V SERIES

FEATURES:

DONE IN ONE performance
150-degree B-axis tilt milling spindles
Powerful turning/C-axis spindles
Single-setup machining for large parts
Large capacity tool magazine

Models to Look for:

MAZAK INTEGREX e-1250V/8
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1250V/8S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1600V/10
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1600V/10S
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1850V/12
MAZAK INTEGREX e-1850V/25S

MAZAK VARIAXIS i SERIES

FEATURES:

DONE IN ONE capability
Intelligent Functions
Wide range of spindle speeds available
Reliable cam-driven tool changer
Various tool magazine capacities
High-rigidity table with roller gear cams
MX Hybrid Roller Guide System
MATRIX 2 CNC control

Models to Look for:

MAZAK VARIAXIS i-1050
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-1050T
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-300 AWC
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-500
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-600
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-700
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-700T
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-800
MAZAK VARIAXIS i-800T

Why the Best Mazaks are Found at ASI Machine Tools

If you’re looking for a used Mazak to save some extra money, since 1996, ASI Machine Tool in Richwood KY has remained the region’s largest stocking dealer of used CNC machines, including a wide selection of Mazak multi-tasking machine tools. But our experts specialize in more than just Mazak brand machine tools. We pride ourselves on acquiring the most knowledgeable experts on all major CNC machine tool builders including: Daewoo, Doosan, Fadal, Haas, Hurco, Huyndai-Kia, Kitamura, Makino, Matsuura, Mori Seiki, Nakamura, OKK, and Okuma.

If you’re looking to add a Mazak to your warehouse, contact us and we’ll match you with a machine that will take your production to a new level.