The Progression of Multi-Tasking Machine Tool Technology

Multi-Tasking machine tools have revolutionized manufacturing and continue to play a critical role in today’s progressive manufacturing facilities. In addition to enabling incredible gains in productivity, Multi-Tasking technology has catapulted manufacturers, especially smaller ones, to levels where they can easily and cost-effectively machine the world’s most complex parts.

Since the concept’s inception, Multi-Tasking machine configurations have progressed from early systems that combined simple milling and turning operations to advanced machine tools like Mazak Corporation’s INTEGREX Series of machines, which incorporate such advanced components and capabilities as twin turning spindles, multiple tool turrets with rotary tool stations and Y-axis off-centerline machining, tilt/rotary B-axis milling spindles, rotary/tilt tables, large capacity tool magazines, and full simultaneous 5-axis part processing. However, Multi-Tasking technology development has far from leveled off, and machine tool builders such as Mazak have continued to refine and improve upon the designs of Multi-Tasking machines.

Learn more – and how to leverage Mazak technology for your shop's success – in our white paper, The Progression of Multi-Tasking Machine Tool Technology.