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Mazak Mark III Laser Cutting Machine
January 11, 2010 – 11:19 am
Mark III Specifications
Resonators: 2500W – 4000W
Max. cutting thickness: Up to 1.00″ mild steel 4KW and up to .87″ on the 2.5KW
Bed sizes: 5′ x 10′
Features: Opti-Pod Automated Set-up Features
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The Mazak Mark III Laser Cutting Machine
Mazak’s new STX Mark III laser cutting machine is a flexible, rugged workhorse designed to offer significant technical advantages and standard features for a variety of material types and thicknesses.
The NEW STX Mark III is built on the industries most reliable laser platform.
The Mark III laser has been designed utilizing Mazak’s proven hybrid platform with easy access table. It features a proprietary vibration dampening frame and integrated laser resonator that ensure stable, high accuracy cutting. The constant-beam length construction provides uniform cutting performance across the machine table.
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It incorporates leading edge laser technology.
The STX Mark III laser cutting machine uses many features developed for Mazak’s Hyper series machines. They include intelligent setup functions for automated nozzle spatter removal, a three station nozzle changer and focal point measurement and adjustment capability. These special features are found within the Opti-Pod described on the left. The Mark III also incorporates a new Servo Focus Torch. This servo driven system significantly reduces piercing time and increases productivity. Additional new technology includes a High Accuracy Auto Centering Lens and Nozzle design that further reduces setup and increases productivity.
Mazak’s new Opti-Pod offers 3 automated setup features that help minimize preparation time and improve extended unattended operation. These are intelligent functions designed to both automate and help maintain optimized machining conditions for increased productivity.
Nozzle Spatter Removal
Maximizes the time between necessary operator intervention.
Nozzle Changer
Automatically loads the correct nozzle for the material being cut.
Focal Point Measurement & Adjustment
Measures focal point and compensates for lens contamination.
Mazak Mark III Specifications
| STX 48 Mark III* | STX 510 Mark III | STX 612 Mark III* | |
| Machine Design | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Table Sizes | 4′ x 8′ | 5′ x 10′ | 6′ x 12′ |
| Machine Weight | 24251 lbs. | 27999 lbs. | 45636 lbs. |
| Resonator | 2.5 kw (.87” CRS), 4.0 kw (1” CRS) | 2.5 kw (.87” CRS), 4.0 kw (1” CRS) | 2.5 kw (.87” CRS), 4.0 kw (1” CRS) |
| Drive System | Ball Screw | Ball Screw | Ball Screw |
| X, Y Positioning | ± 0.0004” per 19.7” | ± 0.0004” per 19.7” | ± 0.0004” per 19.7” |
| Repeatability | ± 0.005” | ± 0.005” | ± 0.005” |
| Servo Focus Torch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated Nozzle Spatter Removal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated Nozzle Changer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated Focal Point Measurement & Adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scrap Conveyor System | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Material Clamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ball Transfers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated Load/Unload | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| FMS | Optional | Optional | Optional |
* Machine table sizes not yet available.
Mazak Concept of Manufacturing
December 16, 2009 – 9:14 am
Reduce Inefficiency and Increase Profit
Let’s face it all lasers cut fast, but what about the downtime in between the cutting? Everyone measures value added time, because that’s easy to measure. But what about non-value added time; operator is sick, set-up, etc.? It may not be easy to measure, but reducing your downtime is essential to your company’s success.
Let’s look at some of the automated components of a Mazak “Hyper” laser. Read More
The Economic Impact of AO|5 Point Setup
December 11, 2009 – 9:43 am
AO|5 Point Setup
Mazak’s exclusive AO|5 Point Setup automates the setup process with optimized cutting parameters. It can significantly improve your productivity and cost of operation, especially with today’s focus on smaller batch sizes. AO|5 Point Setup is a core component of HyperLean™ strategies and is exclusively available on Mazak’s HyperGear and HyperTurbo series machines. Read More
Peddinghaus Beam Drill Line BDL-1250D
September 15, 2009 – 9:39 am
The Industry’s Premier Drill Line
The Peddinghaus BDL-1250/9D is the latest model in the BDL drill line series. Utilizing innovative technologies that include High Speed Carbide drilling, Increased Clamping Power, Spindle Specific Motors, Minimum Quantity Lubricant system, Central Greasing Unit, Smart Spindle Technology and the new and improved Roller measurement system the BDL-D has set the bar for drill systems the world over. Read More