Integrex i-200S AM Mazak's new hybrid multitasking machine features a laser deposition system and also has subtractive manufacturing capabilities. It is especially suited for handling midsize, complex components and can be used to make and repair molds and tooling. It features two turning spindles, a milling turret and dual laser cladding heads — one for fast rates of metal deposition and the other for detailed work. The machine uses fiber-laser heat to melt the metal powder that the cladding heads apply layer by layer. It then uses subtractive operations, such as five-axis milling, turning, hobbing and contouring, to finish the part.
What's new? The machine, which Mazak introduced late last year.
Benefits Fast production and material savings. Machines that use only subtractive manufacturing methods remove large quantities of expensive materials; the Integrex i-200S AM builds parts to near net shape and removes only a small amount of material during finishing.
Mazak Corp., Florence, Ky., 859-342-1700, www.mazakusa.com
