Mazak powers to Autosport with new Variaxis 5-axis machine

The company will be exhibiting a state-of-the-art Variaxis j-500/5X 5-axis machining centre which combines a compact footprint with the ability to offer simultaneous 5-axis machining across multiple surfaces, making it suited for automotive applications involving volume, small batch or prototype work.

The Variaxis j-500/5X delivers high accuracy and productivity from a wide A-axis spectrum of rotation (+30° to -120°). High accuracy is guaranteed by its high rigidity structure, which utilises linear roller guides on all linear axes and roller gear cam on both rotary axes.

The Variaxis is equipped with SmoothX, the 5-axis version of Mazak’s Smooth Technology, which the company says is the world’s fastest CNC. SmoothX includes a 19” touchscreen control panel.

Mazak is the Official Supplier of CNC machine tools to the McLaren Honda Formula One team and there are currently over 25 Mazak machines in operation at the McLaren Technology Centre in Surrey.

Alan Mucklow, managing director UK and Ireland sales division at Yamazaki Mazak, commented: “The Variaxis j-500/5X sets new standards for multi-tasking machines and is designed to deliver high speed, high-accuracy machining, all the time ensuring maximum ease of operation for the machinist.

“We are excited to be bringing the Variaxis j-500/5X to Autosport 2017 and are confident that the machine’s suitability to a wide variety of automotive applications will appeal to attendees looking for a step-change in their machining. The Variaxis will be live-cutting for the duration of the show and we look forward to demonstrating the machine’s capabilities.”

Yamazaki Mazak www.mazakeu.co.uk