Mazak has introduced the QRX-50MSY CNC turning center that provides manufacturers the speed and versatility for high-volume production of small, intricate parts in a compact, affordable machine, the company reported.
“The QRX-50MSY’s combination of milling capability, second turning spindle, and Y-axis functionality with advanced technology, productivity, and value delivers exceptional performance for shops machining small parts such as EV input shafts, mid-shafts, valve fittings and other components exceeding 2 in. in diameter,” said a company spokesperson.
The QRX-50MSY is the latest adaptation of Mazak’s versatile HQR Series 2-turret/2-spindle CNC turning center that has similar milling and Y-axis functions. The QRX-50MSY features a 15% smaller footprint with floor dimensions of 119.3” (3 030mm) by 86.6” (2 200mm) while maintaining throughput and reduced cycle times. Additionally, the QRX-50MSY’s modular design uses common machine components such as identical left and right spindles, upper and lower turrets, and upper and lower carrier drives. The modular nature of the QRX-50MSY keeps machine cost down to maximise a manufacturer’s return on investment when producing small parts.
Mazak has introduced the QRX-50MSY CNC turning center
The QRX-50MSY features a maximum bar diameter capacity of 2.0” (50mm) with a 6” (152mm) diameter chuck and a slant bed design. The main and second spindles use 20HP (15kW) motors that provide maximum speeds of 6 000RPM. The 12-station/24-tool position upper and lower turrets feature 7HP (5.3kW) rotary tool spindles that offer maximum speeds of 6 000RPM.
The machine’s toolholding utilises a Basic Metric Tooling (BMT) 45 interface for fast, precise tool changes and optimised performance. The interface uses static and driven tools and supports a wide range of toolholder types, including radial, axial, and angular holders. The BMT 45 interface allows tools to be rotated 180° for use on second operations, eliminating the need for tool changes between operations.
Simultaneous machining with upper and lower turrets enables efficient mass-production machining of shaft shapes. The 2 turret and 2 spindle machine construction allows simultaneous left and right hand machining, enabling efficient mass-production machining of bar shapes
The QRX-50MSY is equipped with a work unloader over the top of the second spindle that shops can equip with a gripper or parts bucket to remove parts from the machine. An auto parts catcher mounted on the lower turret catches parts at the second spindle head, or positioned beneath the main spindle, it can also accommodate end-of-bar remnants.
The machine comes standard with the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC that includes MAZATROL conversational programming as well as EIA-ISO G-code programming capabilities. The control provides ease of operation with its 19” touchscreen and 3D model-based graphical user interface for intuitive operation like that of smartphones and tablets. The control also incorporates a wide variety of advanced programming functions for ease of use and high-speed, high-accuracy machining performance.
Every Mazak machine is backed by Mazak MPower Complete Customer Care, its comprehensive machine support programme. Plus, Mazak Capital Equipment Financing (MCEF) allows shops to easily move their manufacturing forward with one-stop, factory-direct financing on Mazak equipment.
For further details contact Hi-Tech Machine Tools on TEL: 011 608 0088 or visit www.hitech.co.za
