Vertical machining centres European launch for entry-level machining centre with large Y-axis stroke

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Machine engineering company Mazak has responded to market demand for a high-specification entry-level machining centre with a large Y-axis stroke by launching the new VCE-600.

Designed to deliver superior productivity at a competitive price, the new VCE-600 is ideal for subcontractors and jobshops looking to invest in machines that make them faster, leaner, greener and more intelligent.

For its category, the VCE offers a generous table size of 1,300 mm x 600 mm with a large machining envelope, whilst retaining a compact floorspace. Specifically, the VCE-600 offers increased versatility due to its X/Y/Z axes travel of 1,050/ 600/ 600 mm that together maximise space for workpieces and fixturing.

With productivity at the forefront, the new VCE features a 12,000 rpm / 18.5 kW / 119.4 Nm spindle with an electronic two-speed shift. This makes it a versatile choice for a wide range of materials, with power and speed for machining non-ferrous materials and torque and power for steel.

The UK-built VCE-600, the first model of a new range of vertical machining centres, is built to Mazak’s Global Manufacturing Standards with no compromise on build quality. The level of specification mirrors that usually found on premium-priced machines and includes pre-tensioned ballscrews, direct coupled servo motors and linear roller guides on all axes, resulting in high-accuracy agile machining performance with 36 m/min rapid feedrate on all axes. The machine is equipped with a 24-tool magazine as standard, with options available for 30 and 48 tools.

The VCE-600 is equipped with Mazak’s latest CNC, SmoothEz (pronounced ‘easy’), a high-specification CNC developed for entry-level machines, that offers intuitive programming to deliver increased productivity through faster setup, programming and operation.

The 15-inch touchscreen enables programming in two languages, Mazatrol and EIA/ISO for G-code and is customisable to the operator’s own preferences with a full QWERTY keyboard. What’s more, the Qucik Mazatrol function simplifies program creation and confirmation by a conversational dialogue and an instantaneous 3D representation of the programmed part.

Mazak’s commitment to operator ergonomics is also evident in the new machine, with a single side-door entry that can be operated single-handedly by the operator.

Similar to many of Mazak’s latest generation of machines, the VCE-600 has been designed for automation, either immediately or as a retrofit for those customers not ready for automation but wanting to futureproof their investment. Predefined automation packages include automatic door-opening and robot interface and hydraulic and pneumatic fixture preparation.

The VCE-600 also has a comprehensive range of measuring packages to aid faster setup and enhance productivity, including the Renishaw RTS toolsetter and the RMP 60 Touch Sensor.

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