A range of multi-tasking CNC machine tools are designed to machine complex components in one set-up and will be shown at the UK's forthcoming Southern Manufacturing 2007 show.


Yamazaki Mazak attendance at Southern Manufacturing 2007 will be used to emphasise the all-round capability of the Mazak CNC machine tool range, which encompasses everything from two-axis lathes, manufactured at its state-of-the-art European headquarters in Worcester, through to the world-leading Integrex series of multi-function machine tools. Actually on the stand, under power, will be an Integrex 100 IV ST multi-tasking machine and a VCN 410A vertical machining centre. In addition, members of Mazak's engineering and sales teams will be on-hand to discuss how best Mazak can improve your productivity.

The Mazak Integrex range is central to the company's 'Done in One' manufacturing system, whereby components are machined complete in a single machine set-up wherever possible.

This system allows lead times to be greatly reduced while at the same time reducing dramatically the value of work in progress, the number of machine tools required and the overall manpower levels.

All of which have major impacts on the bottom line, irrespective of company size.

'Yamazaki Mazak has always been at the forefront of multi-function machine development and the concept of Done in One was originated by us.

We are, therefore, extremely pleased that this concept is now being considered as a cost-effective option for many small- to medium-sized companies.

Our range of machines offers a cost-effective solution to the machining of virtually any component,' said Dr Damien Cleugh, European Marketing, Yamazaki Mazak UK.