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Hybrid Multitasking System
Combines Machining and
Additive Manufacturing
Capabilities in One Platform
Mazak's Integrex i-400AM hybrid multitask-
ing machine combines additive technology with
machining, reducing part cycle times while provid-
ing high-efficiency done-in-one processing. The
technology is said to be especially well-suited for
small lot production in very difficult-to-cut materi-
als such as those used in the aerospace, energy
and medical industries.
The machine's additive capability enables man-
ufacturers to generate/clad near-net-shape com-
ponent features and then quickly complete them
with high-precision finish machining operations,
the company says. Parts also can be laser-marked,
if needed.
In operation, the Integrex i-400AM melts metal
powder using fiber laser heat. Cladding heads
apply the molten material, layer by layer, each of
which solidifies as the desired shape grows. Plus,
the system can join different types of metals to
one another, which is beneficial in the efficient
repair of existing worn or damaged component,
Mazak says.
Cladding heads store in the machine's tool
magazine, and the automatic toolchanger loads
them into the machine's milling turret. Users can
select either a high-speed or high-accuracy clad-
ding head, based on the intended process and the
particular metal powder to be used.
On the multitasking machine side, the Integrex
i-400AM provides full five-axis capability to pro-
cess prismatic parts from solid billets or castings
(chucked or bar-fed), round parts, highly con-
toured parts, and now those with features built
using additive technology. The machine provides
-30/+210-degree B-axis movement in its milling
spindle, full C-axis contouring with its turning spin-
dle and an NC tailstock that is fully programmable.
Mazak Corp. / 859-342-1700 /
mazakusa.com
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