Automation system for turning centers
A full lineup of automated systems to suit production volume and product type
Mazak offers a variety of transport devices to suit the machines and production methods that you have installed. For customers who require a more complex automation system, we will individually propose the optimal system per section.
For Turning Centers
1: Low-volume production 2: High-volume production 3: Low-mix 4: High-mix
Ez LOADER
Machining center Turning center Workpiece transport type
Compact automation system with collaborative robots
- Includes a robot arm, a vision sensor, and dedicated software
- Compatible with Mazak’s small and medium-sized multi-tasking machine, CNC turning centers, and vertical machining centers
- Utilizing collaborative robots to create a safe and compact system
Ez LOADER 10
Maximum work weight : 5 kg
Ez LOADER 20
Maximum work weight : 10 kg
Ez LOADER 30
Maximum workpiece weight: 21 kg*
* Single-handed
Case study
Ez LOADER 20 + measuring unit
This system combines Ez LOADER with a measuring unit. By automatically reflecting the measurement results in tool offset, measuring errors during unmanned operation can be prevented. This system also includes boxing of finished products using the Ez LOADER.
Ez LOADER i
For Turning Centers Workpiece transport type
Industrial robot cell
with simple teaching-less operation
- Easy setup and no teaching required
- Automatic path generation makes robot recovery easy
- Linking with MAZATROL DX makes operation more efficient
Ez LOADER 125i
Max. weight: 45 kg*
* Double gripper (one-handed)
Case study
Ez LOADER 125i + MAZATROL DX
This is a combined system of Ez LOADER 125i and MAZATROL DX. While mass-produced workpiece A is being machined, a new workpiece B can be prepared at the office in advance. By minimizing on-machine setup work and maximizing processing time, highly efficient operation can be achieved.
- Data-synchronized continuous machining + minimal setup
- Setup guidance
- Unmanned processing
Ez LOADER APP*
Dedicated application
for enabling robotic operation on CNC system
Interactive data input makes it easy to operate the robot
Data linkage
The necessary data can be automatically obtained from the MAZATROL program created on the CNC system at the touch of a button. The comprehensive program support functions enable teaching-less and teaching pendantless operation.
Scheduled operation
You can set up a schedule simply by entering the number of workpieces to be processed and their placement on the pallet. The automatic robot hand change* and automatic jaw change function* enable continuous operation of workpieces with different diameters, making it suitable for multi-product production.
* This function is only available for Ez LOADER 30 and Ez LOADER 125i.
Easy robot recovery operation
Ez LOADER APP can also be used to handle outages due to problems. With Ez LOADER 10, Ez LOADER 20, and Ez LOADER 30, you can use the direct teaching function to manually move the robot body out of the interference area. In addition, Ez LOADER 125i can be easily returned to its home position with the push of a button.
Machine tool operators can easily operate the robot
- Robot programming
- Scheduled operation
- Setup assistance
- Automatic system operation
TA (TURN ASSIST) ＋ Smooth TURN ASSIST
For Turning Centers Workpiece transport type
Integrated unit, no need for robot teaching work
Balancing safety and excellent workability
If a person is detected in the system area during TA system operation, the robot operation will be stopped or slowed down. There is no need to install the safety guard on the front and right side face of the system, improving workability such as setup and maintenance.
Automate the process from the delivery of materials to carrying out the finished products
Consists of an industrial robot, stocker, and Smooth TURN ASSIST (system software)
Stocker
The stocker can be stacked in multiple layers of materials and finished products, enabling automatic operation for a long time.
Selectable options
TA-12/200
Max. material weight: 7.0 kg (3.5 kg × 2)
Material diameter: 25 mm - 200 mm
TA-20/270
Max. material weight: 14.0 kg (7.0 kg × 2)
Material diameter: 25 mm - 270 mm
* Photo includes shaft option.
TA-35/270
Max. material weight: 26.0 kg (13.0 kg × 2)
Material diameter: 25 mm - 270 mm
* Photo includes shaft option.
Specifications
| TA-12/200 | TA-20/270 | TA-35/270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workpiece | Max. workpiece diameter | Φ200 mm | Φ270 mm | Φ270 mm |
| Maximum workpiece weight | 7.0 kg (3.5 kg X 2) | 14.0 kg (7.0 kg X 2) | 26.0 kg (13.0 kg X 2) | |
| Size of the TA unit | Width × depth × height | 1489 mm × 1460mm × 2456 mm | 1920 mm × 1460 mm × 2456 mm | 1920 mm × 1460 mm × 2456 mm |
Compatible with material delivery and finished product delivery of shaft workpieces
Consists of 4 robot jaw gripper for shaft workpiece, workstand for stocker, and Smooth TURN ASSIST (system software)
Shaft workpiece specification
| TA-20/270 | TA-35/270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Material diameter | Φ10 mm - Φ80 mm | |
| Material length | 200 mm - 800 mm | |
| Maximum weight | 14 kg (not unbalanced) | 25 kg (not unbalanced) |
- *|The maximum material length depends on the center distance specifications of the machine, the door opening frontage, the chuck and jaws used.|
The diameter difference between the material and the finished product is up to 18 mm (under the best conditions).
Please contact Mazak for more details.
Smooth TURN ASSIST
Easy operation by just entering the material and the shape of the finished product.
Even if you do not have expertise in robot operation, you can intuitively and easily set up with the system software (Smooth TURN ASSIST) built into the CNC. From the material, outside diameter of the finished product, length and amount input to Smooth TURN ASSIST, installation instructions for the positioning guide bar of the stocker unit and instructions for installing jaws for the robot arm are displayed on the screen. In addition, the height position of the material is set automatically.
Gantry Loader
For Turning Centers Workpiece transport type
Simple system design enables high-speed, high-precision workpiece replacement
Includes a working hand and work conveyor. Teaching-less design for easy set up and high productivity.
Two-unit connection
QUICK TURN 200MA + QUICK TURN 100MS
Multiple machines can be connected with a single gantry loader. Depending on the target workpiece, it is also possible to incorporate and arrange material conveyors, finished product conveyors, reversing tables, measuring units, etc. between each process. This system is often used in mass production.
Mazak AUTO FLEX CELL
For Turning Centers
Robotic cell system that enables long-term operation of variable-mix, variable-volume production
- Providing the optimal system based on production type
- It can be retrofitted after the introduction of a single unit, and the system can be expanded.
- Smooth RCC is standard equipment to reduce workhours while achieving high productivity.
Selectable by shape, weight, and type of workpiece. Stockers can also be customized according to the production type.
Smooth RCC
Software for autonomous operation and management of robot cells
Smooth RCC (Robot Cell Controller) is software for automatic operation and management of robot cells. It enables high-mix, low-volume production using robot cells. You can create operation data of the robot cell, check the schedule progress and operation status. In addition, the shortage of tools and tools that have reached the end of their life are displayed before operation, so that machine stoppages can be prevented during unmanned operation.
Resource checking
Prevent shortages of programs and tools and eliminate automatic operation stoppages
Smooth RCC prompts preparation by displaying programs and tools that are missing due to resource checks against the machining schedule entered before machining. During automated operation, real-time tool simulation is performed to display missing and life-saving tools, and to inform you of tools that need to be prepared.
Robot Setup Assist
Easy robot setup
By inputting the length and diameter of the material and the information of the robot hand on MAZATROL SmoothAi, it is an interactive function that can be easily set to automatically generate an operation program without the teaching work of the machine. Robot Setup Assist is an optional feature of MAZATROL SmoothAi.
Bar feeder
For Turning Centers Workpiece transport type
Simple design exclusively for bar materials, able to handle various types and quantities
Bar feeder can be installed to supply bar materials. The bar feeder interface can be used across various domestic / overseas bar feeders. The optional bar feeder scheduling function supports high-mix, low-volume production and set production.
