MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES FEATURE This, coupled with the Intelligent


The UK-made CV5-500 is a versatile 5-axis machine with a unique high-rigidity bridge construction and a fully supported trunnion table


COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly hastened the adoption of one piece of the productivity puzzle: automation. Mr Mucklow continues: “Being able


to implement the automation solutions required for round-the-clock shift working can provide business with a vital competitive edge in an increasingly crowded market. It’s a key driver across all sectors Mazak works in, including medical.” Paul Roche, Sales Manager at HW Machine Tools, concurs: “We’ve certainly witnessed an increase in interest for automation among our medical customers. A number have purchased compatible machines with an eye on future investment in automation, while others are already opting for a turnkey package. It’s rare for any of our medical customers to warrant an ‘off the shelf’ solution, so the breadth of compatibility with automation systems is a big strength of Mazak’s.” Ease-of-integration with automation


systems has played a significant role in the R&D process for Mazak’s most recent


product launches, the CV5-500 high- accuracy simultaneous 5-axis machining centre.


Mr Mucklow continues: “Central to


the CV5-500’s appeal is that it provides companies, such as those manufacturing for the medical sector, with the ability to easily incorporate 5-axis machining into their operations, at a competitive price point, without having to compromise on rigidity, accuracy or quality. Consequently, these organisations can carry out high-spec machining at a comparatively lower cost than previous associated with 5-axis solutions.” A key strength of the CV5-500 is its high-rigidity bridge construction with a fully supported trunnion table, which allows for the extremely accurate machining that makes it unique in its category. It is equipped with a 12,000 rpm spindle, with an option for 18,000 rpm, capable of a peak performance of 18.5 kW and 119.4 Nm, making it suitable for the range of demanding materials required in medical application machining.


Thermal Shield system that maintains stable cutting accuracy by applying automatic compensation to combat temperature fluctuations, along with linear roller guides that provide a dampening effect and ball screw core coolant that helps maintain high accuracy, combine to deliver extremely precise 5-axis machining over multiple cutting mediums. Interference is further reduced due to the spindle cartridge’s narrow design, which allows the spindle nose to reach the middle of the table, minimising the potential for disruptive vibration. Finally, the CV5-500 is designed to enable easy integration of automation systems, thanks to the addition of its B-axis table and side-loading door, which also conveniently allows tools to be replaced in automatic cycles. “The CV5-500 can be used with a broad range of automation systems, which means medical device manufacturers can quickly realise the around-the-clock unmanned 5-axis machining required to remain competitive,” adds Mr Mucklow. “Moreover, operators can then be deployed elsewhere in the machine shop for further operational efficiency. However, as the front of the machine remains uninhibited from automation equipment, operators retain access for setups with full visibility of the machining operation.”


He concludes: “The medical market is certainly one the most unique subsectors of industry given the sheer the sheer breadth of applications it can cover. With the world starting to return to a degree of normality, it looks like the sector will bounce back strongly due to the high- volume of procedures and operations that were placed on hold over the past 12 months. Given the clear advantages in terms of accuracy, stability and repeatability it can deliver, I expect the impact of 5-axis machining will only grow further.”


The CV5-500 can be easily supported with a variety of automation solutions, including a side- loading door and robot arm


Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd Tel: 01905 755755 Email: sales@mazak.co.uk www.mazakeu.co.uk


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