FLORENCE, Ky., September 20, 2022 – To showcase versatile machining performance within the reach of any shop, Mazak demonstrated the Kentucky-designed and built QT-Ez 8MY Turning Center at IMTS 2022. Designed to give job shops and other manufacturers affordable access to Mazak technology and engineering expertise, the QT-Ez 8MY is a horizontal turning machine with an 8″ chuck, milling and Y-axis off-centerline capabilities for Multi-Tasking functionality.
The QT-Ez 8MY uses a larger A2-6 spindle nose with 5,000 rpm, 15 kW (20 hp) and 123 ft-lbs (167 Nm) of torque as well as a 2″ (50.8 mm) bar capacity. Its standard 6,000 rpm milling spindle provides 10 hp (7.5 kW) and 25.8 ft-lbs (38.6 Nm) of torque. For further increases in productivity and unattended operations, the machine seamlessly integrates with bar feeders and robots.
On the QT-Ez 8MY, Mazak offers an optional 6″ chuck for greater maximum rpm capability. Available machine turrets include 2-axis drum style with a bolt-on or a BMT55 turret for rotary tool applications. The no-tailstock option supports chucker-style operations while the standard manual-body tailstock includes a hydraulic quill and #5 live center that provides 1124 ft-lbs (5,000 Nm) of thrust. The optional servo-driven tailstock with #5 live center provides up to 1,574 ft-lbs (7000 Nm) of thrust.
To further aid shops in maximizing productivity, QT-Ez Series machines are designed for easy installation of a range of automation solutions, from simple bar feeders and parts catchers to full collaborative robot installations such as Mazak Automation Systems’ CC-10 and CC-16 Cobot System models.