Hitting the Mark - Mazak's HCN-5000 NEO horizontal machining center

The HCN-5000 NEO horizontal machining center (HMC) provides high-performance productivity and versatile options to produce large, heavy parts from virtually any material. Its highly rigid construction and compensation ensure extended periods of precise machining.

Redesigned for greater efficiency and sustainable high output, the HCN-5000 NEO features a standard NC rotary table for reduced non-cut time. An optional direct-drive motor rotary table with scale increases high-speed operation efficiency. Additional options include high-rigidity spindles for heavy-duty machining, multiple tool magazine sizes for greater capacity, and automation systems for unattended operations. The machine boosts output and precision, its enhanced energy efficiency improves environmental performance, and its three-point leveling bed simplifies machine installation.

The HCN-5000 NEO provides a spacious work envelope and 19.69" (500mm) standard pallet size to accommodate parts up to 31.50" x 39.37" (800mm x 1,000mm). Its fast rapid traverse speed and rigid, reliable spindles support high-output production. The low ground-to-pallet-surface design enhances accessibility for easy setup, with 90° setup station indexing for easy workpiece loading and unloading.

High-speed and high-torque integral motor/spindle types ensure shops can match spindle performance to specific materials, from steel to nonferrous metals. The machine’s axis travels 28.74" in X and Y and 31.50" in Z (730mm x 730mm x 800mm).

For machining stability, an optional high-accuracy non-contact NC4 system measures tool lengths and detects breakage in small-diameter tools at production speed. An optional OTS 3D touch trigger tool setter handles tools down to 0.04" (1mm) diameter, with optical signal transmission for easy operation without limiting machine movement. To keep high-performance spindles in the cut and supplied with tools, the HCN-5000 NEO’s standard 40-tool capacity accommodates tool lengths up to 20.08" (510mm), diameters up to 3.74" (95mm) and weight up to 26.46 lb (12kg). For shops needing more tools, Mazak offers 60, 80, 120, 160, 180, 240, and 348 tool capacity options for the machine. Quick coolant stop retains coolant inside the magazine area to prevent coolant leaks during tool exchange.

Driven by a roller gear cam, the machine’s B-axis handles parts weighing up to 1,543 lb (700kg). With four-cone clamping, part pallets are secured with 16,456 lbf•ft (22,311.37 N•m) of force for stability and security in high metal removal operations. Optional hydraulic fixtures enhance productivity with multiple ports and pneumatic sealing detection to provide greater load/unload efficiency and can connect workpiece transfer units, including robots.

For overall process optimization, the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC control on the HCN-5000 NEO makes it easy to generate programs for complex parts. The control incorporates various advanced programming functions offering complete ease of use and ensuring high-speed, high-accuracy machining performance.

The HCN-5000 NEO includes a standard two-pallet changer. Mazak’s optional PALLETECH and Multi-Pallet Pool (MPP) compact multiple pallet stocker system automation systems also integrate easily with the machine for longer periods of unattended production.

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