Minimized Vibration

Active Vibration Control

Machine vibration caused by axis-movement acceleration/deceleration can considerably affect the machining accuracy and machining time. The ACTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL reduces the vibration for high accuracy positioning in all axes and reduction of machining time. Since this function reduces tool nose vibration, high quality machined surface finishes are realized and excessive tool nose wear is prevented.

HEAT DISPLACEMENT CONTROL

INTELLIGENT THERMAL SHIELD

As the temperatures of the machine units change due to operation and as well as changes in the room temperature, displacement of parts of the machine will affect machining accuracy. The INTELLIGENT THERMAL SHIELD automatically compensates for changes in the temperatures as well as changes in spindle speed operation to ensure stable machining accuracy. Additionally, to minimize heat distortion in order to ensure stable machining accuracy, the machine units that generate heat are arranged symmetrically. As the result, machine heat displacement is less than 8 um (0.0003") with a room temperature change of 8 degrees C. Thanks to the minimum heat displacement, high accuracy machining for extended periods of hours can be realized.

MACHINE INTERFERENCE PREVENTION

INTELLIGENT SAFETY SHIELD

When an operator manually moves the machine axes for setup or tool measurement, a synchronized 3D model is shown on the CNC display for checking machine interference. If any machine interference occurs, the machine motion immediately stops. Thanks to this function, a considerable reduction of machine setup time is realized.

VERBAL MESSAGE SYSTEM

MAZAK VOICE ADVISER

The MAZATROL MATRIX verbally informs which switches have been selected and advises caution as necessary during manual machine operation. This function contributes to the considerable reduction of problems due to operator error. For example, when an operator selects the B-axis, the function advises, "B-axis has been selected. Please be careful about the machine interference," when lubricants have to be added, the function advises, "please refill the lubricants," and when tool life is about to the end, it advises "the tool life is over," for smooth operation.

Comprehensive Spindle Monitor

INTELLIGENT PERFORMANCE SPINDLE

The INTELLIGENT PERFORMANCE SPINDLE monitors a variety of properties with sensors housed in the spindle – including temperature, vibration and displacement – and it provides useful information to the operator. Thanks to these data, machine problems due to the spindle can be prevented. Additionally, a considerable reduction of production loss due to machine down time can be realized.

Comprehensive Maintenance Monitor

INTELLIGENT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

The INTELLIGENT MAINTENANCE SUPPORT function monitors the status of perishable items such as filters, cover wipers, and the operation history of several machine units.
This information is useful to determine a preventative maintenance program to prevent unexpected machine downtime. Additionally, when the replacement time is reached for an items such as a filter, a pop-up window notifies the operator to ensure required maintenance is performed.

Unbalanced Table Detection and Analysis (Patent Pending)

INTELLIGENT BALANCE ANALYSER

If fixtures and / or workpieces are loaded on the machine table in an unbalanced condition, safe machine operation as well as turning accuracy will be affected. This function analyses the balance of the table load and displays the amount of weight and locations that are required to eliminate the unbalanced condition. The same system will automatically stop table rotation if excessive vibration is detected.