Competitive part production is a blend of fast machining cycles combined with a minimum of labor cost. Mazak Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC) feature high dynamics, rapid tool changes, and superior precision to answer the first piece of this equation. And many levels of modular automation can be applied to address the labor component.

Horizontal machining is classic choice for mass-production applications, but through the intelligent use of automation, lots-of-one and small batch machining can also reap the benefits of very quick cycle times. Some of the benefits of horizontal metal cutting include:

• The machine configuration is inherently rigid, allowing higher rapid rates, acceleration (up to 2G), precision, and repeatability.
• Larger tool storage capacities (up to 330 tools), which allow for both variety and redundancy of cutting tools for uninterrupted cutting.
• On-board probing for part location and feature inspection within the cutting cycle.
• Smaller footprint than most other machines
• 3, 4, and 5-axis machining capabilities
• A two-pallet changer is standard on most models, taking setup off-line and increasing chip-making time.
• Pre-engineered 6-pallet rotary changers with load stations on several HMC models.
• Configured for robot load/unload/secondary operations integration.
• Pre-engineered Palletech® automated cells are incrementally expandable from 6 to 100 pallet stands.

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