Griffo Brothers CamLink - Providing off-line Mazatrol programming and data storage for over 19 years. SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY has revolutionized the way our machine tools perform. Spanning the entire part production landscape – from programming and metal removal to automation and data collection – this all-encompassing platform seamlessly brings unmatched speed, accuracy, functionality and ergonomics to virtually every type of metalworking application.
Smooth Technology is the umbrella term (Florence, Kentucky) is using to describe its new concept for the programming and control of complex, multi-axis machine tools. Smooth Technology is a complete package of control unit, machine hardware and servo systems. All of these components have been engineered to work together for enhanced functionality, speed and ergonomics, the company says. The concept combines part programming, setup, the actual metal removal operations, integrated automation, and monitoring through the collection and transfer of performance data.
The most prominent component of the Smooth Technology package is the new Mazatrol SmoothX CNC. With this CNC, Mazak says that it has quadrupled interpolation speed over previous-generation controls. This development is said to shorten machining times and enhance such operations as full simultaneous five-axis machining and complex mold machining.
New functions of the control include Intelligent Pocket Milling (to maintain a constant angle of tool engagement), Seamless Corner Control (to avoid burying a cutter when entering a 90-degree corner) and Real-Time Tuning (to optimize turret indexing when tool loads are uneven). On the part programming side, new software functions include Quick Mazatrol, Quick EIA and full five-axis 3D simulation. Neil Desrosiers, applications engineer/developer at Mazak, describes Quick Mazatrol as a hybrid born from the marriage of a CAM system and conversational programming. “Shops are now able to use a solid model to obtain part geometries, but still program conversationally. This means that with Smooth Technology, users don’t have to know how to use a CAM system to work from a solid CAD model to create programs,” he says.
Quick EIA enables users to rapidly generate any tool path prior to running the program and view it in full simulation. According to Mr. Desrosiers, the secret behind the blazing fast simulation speed of Quick EIA is that the software uses advanced graphics technology—the same type used to generate the graphics for today’s gaming systems.
Mazak also has applied these advanced graphics to the five-axis 3D simulation function to check for errors and machine interferences. These extremely realistic and accurate simulations use the same machine movement parameters as actual Mazak model machines.
Another programming function, View Surf, will soon be added to the software. This feature will enable the programmer to analyze and optimize G code faster and more thoroughly by quickly pinpointing the exact line of code that has an error.
At the human-machine interface (HMI) level, the new control features a multi-touch home screen that, within a single page view, presents all critical data to operators. This enables them to jump from the home screen to any other area or section within the CNC. They can use a fingertip to pan, rotate, zoom or otherwise manipulate a 3D rendering of the component being machined. Or they can flick an area of the screen to scroll through the displayed program G code. Navigation is very similar to using a tablet device. Mazatrol SmoothX CNC consoles are the same size for all machines. In the past, control units were physically larger or smaller, depending on the number of buttons, options and features required for the machine model.
The new controls have a common bank of buttons, which makes it easier for operators to go from one Mazak machine to the next. For digital manufacturing functionality, Smooth Technology supports MTConnect and includes an NC Data Library—an Ethernet interface to a library of data-accessing functions for programmers if they wish to write software to communicate with the machine via an Ethernet network. This also means machines can have an MTConnect adapter and that users can collect data from the CNC.
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - BDE Manufacturing Technologies (BDE), a state-of-the-art CNC machine shop in Oregon, has added Mazak INTEGREX i100 BarTac-S machine Mill/Turn Center with Barfeed and 4ʺ thru bar capacity to its highly productive CNC machine portfolio. This CNC machine coupled with BDE's Okuma MB 5000 Dual Machining Cell helps the company machine bar materials with the highest precision in a JIT environment.
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About Mazak INTEGREX i100 BarTac-S Machine INTEGREX i100 BarTac-S machine is a high-quality, compact-sized CNC machine designed for processing various small complex parts. Featuring robust construction, the machine is packed with features that meet complex machining demands of various industries. The machine is equipped with the MAZATROL SmoothX CNC technology which helps ensure the minimal machining cycle times for free-form die-mold machining and simultaneous 5-axis operations. Being the most advanced digital CNC machines in the market, Mazak's machines are designed to offer maximum performance in the OEM, Job Shop, Automotive, and other industrial segments. Features of INTEGREX i100 BarTac-S. The machine features a milling spindle and two turning spindles. Equipped with an integral 15hp integral motor spindle, the key spindle can achieve a speed of maximum 2,000 rpm, whereas the second spindle (S) can achieve a maximum speed of 6,000 rpm.
The key spindle is equipped with a 4.4ʺ spindle bore, which is suited for machining a large bar material. However, the second spindle is equipped with a 2.4ʺ bore. Through intelligent bar loader system, the machine handles bar materials efficiently. The material is automatically fed and kept away from the machine's chuck.
This helps minimize material wastage as well as remnants. The MAZATROL SmoothX technology enables to produce parts with high complexity. An intuitive touch panel of the machine ensures convenient programming, data processing, editing, confirmation, and tool data registration. This touch panel can be easily adjusted for the comfort of an operator.
Measuring only 127' x 103.8', the machine offers a compact footprint, which makes it ideal for small working spaces. Various advanced intelligent functions offer optimum efficiency and easy operations. A few of these features include intelligent safety shield, Mazak voice adviser, and intelligent maintenance support. The machine also accommodates an optional conveyor and integrated work unloader, which helps handle the completed workpieces from the S spindle. About BDE Manufacturing Technologies specializes in precision CNC machining, Wire EDM & Small Hole EDM machining, and CNC turning and milling services.
BDE is experienced in machining complex parts created from a variety of materials including mild steel, aluminum, and alloys. Contact: Rick Hale [email protected] 503-648-7418 Photos: Press release distributed by View original content: SOURCE BDE Manufacturing Technologies.