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Laser Technology
Mazak Optonics Corp.
Mazak Provides Leading-Edge Laser-Cutting Technology
ADVERTORIAL
Mazak Optonics Corp. established a U.S. presence in 1987 for the market- ing, sales, service and support of laser-cutting systems in North America. The firm manufactures 2D and 3D cutting systems encom- passing 42 machine models. Mazak Optonics has the largest installed base of laser-cutting machines in North America.
In March, 2009, Mazak moved into a new laser-focused technolo- gy center in Elgin, IL, where it helps North American manufacturers meet application-development challenges and educates the industry on the impact of emerging laser technology. The 50,000-sq.-ft. com- plex includes a two-story office building that provides 25,000 sq. ft. of administrative and training space and a 25,000-sq.-ft. showroom
with a 37-ft. ceiling, 20-ton crane and a capacity of 18 laser-cutting machines. In Minokamo, Japan, Mazak Optonics manufactures laser-cutting
machines at its 293,000-sq.-ft. Phoenix Laboratory, reportedly the first eco-factory built for the manufacture of machine tools. The underground assembly helps to significantly reduce dust on opti- cal components.
The newest machine from Mazak Optonics, introduced at Fabtech last November, is the STX Mark III RTC, equipped for cutting
thin to thick sheets, tubes, pipes and cubic components, as well as for tapping and chamfering. A rotary table is standard equipment for cutting
round pipe up to 14.76-in. dia. and square tubes to 6 in. A 16.14-in. z axis enables metalformers to laser-cut preformed parts and other 3D shapes.
Mazak offers the STX Mark III RTC with either a 2500 or 4000 W laser (capacity in mild steel of 0.87 and 1.0 in., respectively), and accepts a maxi- mum sheet size of 5 by 10 ft. Also available is a selection of automated mate- rial-handling systems, including load/unload cells and flexible manufacturing systems.
The machine features Mazak’s Opti-Pod system, developed to minimize setup time and enable extended unattended operation while maintaining opti- mized machining conditions. Opti-Pod features include intelligent setup func- tions for automated nozzle spatter removal; a three-station nozzle changer; and focal-point measurement and adjustment capability.
The Mark III also incorporates a new servo-driven cutting-torch system designed to significantly reduce pierce time and increase productivity, and an auto-centering lens and nozzle design that ensures consistent performance over a wide range of workpiece materials.
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Mazak Optonics Corp. 2725 Galvin Dr.
Elgin, IL 60124 847/252-4500 www.mazakoptonics.com