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Integrex i-400AM (additive manufacturing) Hybrid Multi-Tasking Machine

As a fusion of additive technology and Mazak’s most advanced Multi-Tasking capabilities, the machine will significantly reduce part cycle times while providing high-efficiency Done-In-One processing.

Mazak INTEGREX i 400AM 

As a turnkey system, the Mazak Integrex i-400AM offers manufacturers a new innovative alternative to conventional processing in terms of part design and machining. The technology is especially well suited for small lot production of very difficult-to-cut materials such as those used in the aerospace, energy and medical industries. With the additive capability, manufacturers can easily generate/clad near-net-shape component features then quickly complete them with high-precision finish machining operations – as well as laser mark parts if needed.

In operation, the Mazak Integrex i-400AM melts metal powder using fiber laser heat. Cladding heads (additive manufacturing nozzles) apply the molten material layer by layer, each of which solidifies as the desired shape grows. Plus, the system can join different types of metals to one another, a capability beneficial in the efficient repair of existing worn or damaged components, such as aerospace turbine blades.

Cladding heads store in the Mazak Integrex i-400AM’s tool magazine, and the standard automatic tool changer loads them into the machine’s milling turret. Mazak offers two types of cladding heads – high speed or high accuracy. Users select the appropriate head based on the intended process and the particular metal powder to be used.

On the Multi-Tasking machine side, the Mazak Integrex i-400AM provides full 5-axis capability to easily process prismatic parts from solid billets or castings (chucked or bar fed), round parts, highly contoured parts and now those with features built using additive technology. The machine provides -30/+210 degree B-axis movement in its milling spindle, full C-axis contouring with its turning spindle and an NC tailstock that is fully programmable.

Machine description:

As a fusion of additive technology and the most advanced Multi-Tasking capabilities, the Mazak Integrex i-400AM (additive manufacturing) represents a highly innovative alternative to conventional processing in terms of part design and machining.

Perfect for small lot production of very difficult-to-cut materials, this hybrid Multi-Tasking machine uses its additive capability to easily generate near-net-shape component features and then completes them via high-precision finish machining operations. If necessary, the machine will also laser mark parts.

The machine melts metal powder using fiber laser heat. Cladding heads, or additive manufacturing nozzles, apply the molten material layer by layer, each of which solidifies as the desired shape grows. Plus, the machine can join different types of metals together, which allows for the efficient repair of existing worn or damaged components such as aerospace turbine blades.

In terms of its Multi-Tasking capabilities, the Mazak Integrex i-400AM provides full 5-axis machining to process prismatic parts from solid billets or castings (chuck or bar fed), round parts, highly contoured parts and now those with features built using additive technology.

Machine characteristics:
  • Efficient turnkey solution offers Done-In-One part processing
  • Milling spindle provides a -30/+120-degree B-axis movement
  • Turning spindle offers full C-axis contouring
  • High-speed or high-accuracy cladding heads available
  • Standard automatic tool changer loads cladding heads into milling turret
  • Fully programmable NC tailstock