FLORENCE, Ky., April 22, 2025 - A co-hosted event, the Mazak and Premier Engineering DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK Florida Open House will focus on the latest manufacturing and automation technology specifically for aerospace, space exploration, defense/marine defense and other area industry component production.
Both Mazak and Premier Engineering, a manufacturing equipment distributor, will also provide attendees access to applications experts for consultation during the event that takes place June 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Mazak Technical Center located in Orlando.
At the joint event, the companies will demonstrate machines and automation processing real-world part applications. Those demonstrations will involve Mazak’s QT-Ez 10MY Turning Center paired with EzLOADER automation, an HCN-4000 Horizontal Machining Center with optional 60-tool capacity, an INTEGREX i-150 Multi-Tasking Machine and a SYNCREX 12/8 Swiss-style machine. The QT-Ez 10MY features a milling spindle and Y-axis off-centerline capability for Multi-Tasking part processing. As a model in the Kentucky-built Ez Series, the automation-ready machine provides affordable access to Mazak technology and features the MAZATROL SmoothEz control along with a 10" chuck as well as an 8" chuck option.
At the Florida event, Mazak will show the QT-Ez 10MY outfitted the company’s EzLOADER automation that helps manufacturers overcome shortages in skilled labor and keep up with ever increasing production demands. The system incorporates a stand-alone, plug-and-play cobot that uses a pallet, a programmable logic controller and all necessary equipment for hassle-free machine integration. As one of the industry’s most accurate horizontal machining centers, the Mazak HCN-4000 will showcase its spacious work envelope, generous pallet size, fast rapid traverse rates and rigid, reliable spindle – all for maximum productivity with virtually any workpiece material.
The automation-ready machine accepts an optional 6-pallet changer, Mazak’s PALLETECH or MULTI PALLET POOL (MPP) system and external robot for unattended operations. A standard 40-tool magazine keeps the machine supplied during extended machining, with larger-capacity options available, including 60, 80, 120 or 160-tool magazines, or a TOOL HIVE with 240 or 348 tools. Mazak is a pioneer in Multi-Tasking machines, and Florida event attendees will experience the benefits of that technology with the INTEGREX i-150. The machine provides the versatility of single-setup, full 5-axis Multi-Tasking in a spacious work envelope, yet requires minimal floor space.
With a 5,000-rpm turning spindle, 12,000-rpm B-axis milling spindle (0.0001-degree indexing increments) and +/- 3.94” Y-axis stroke, the INTEGREX i-150 quickly and efficiently turns and mills parts from raw bar stock up to 2.56” in diameter.
For those manufacturers producing large quantities of small, extremely high-precision parts, Mazak’s SYNCREX 12/8 will demonstrate the production power of Swiss-style turning on an eight-axis machine that handles a maximum turning diameter of 0.4724" (12 mm) and provides for up to 27 tools – 19 static and 8 live. The machine is equipped with the MAZATROL SmoothSt CNC that incorporates Mazak’s Swiss Setup Assist (MSSA) for fast and easy job setups and Mazak Dynamic Chip Control (MDCC) functionality. For further ease of use, the MAZATROL SmoothSt CNC functions include tool touch off, part cut off, retract point and start position. The CNC also allows for synchronous control of all axes, including the ability to simultaneously turn and drill along with rigid tapping with all spindles.
About Mazak Corporation
Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky produces over 70 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5-axis models, Hybrid Additive processing machines and Swiss Turning Machines. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Mazak iSMART Factory to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers.