Yamazaki Mazak continues its commitment to high-quality machine tool manufacturing by making a multimillion-pound investment in production equipment at its UK-based European manufacturing plant.
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The latest investment includes the installation of a state-of-the-art twin-pallet Versatech V-140N/280 and FJV-60/80 double-column vertical machining centre as Mazak continues to increase its production capacity post-Brexit.
The machines will be used to manufacture large component parts for new Mazak machines built at its plant in Worcester, demonstrating Mazak’s trust in its own technologies to provide high-quality work.
“When it comes to selecting the best possible tools to manufacture our machining solutions, Mazak stands out as one of the few machine tool manufacturers able to practice what it preaches,” says Stuart Astley, Production Director at Yamazaki Mazak UK.
“We don’t just present our machine tools as market leaders to customers, we know well their quality. As such, they are always the first choice when we’re looking to expand the plant’s production capacity.”
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He continues: “These purchasing decisions are not ones we make lightly, as Mazak has cemented its status as a leading supplier of machining centres due to the high-performing options we offer. This quality must therefore be mirrored within our own production processes, and we are fully confident that these new machines can help maintain the level of machining quality and precision Mazak is renowned for.”
The latest in the Versatech Series of multiple-surface 5-axis double column machining centres, the V-140N/280 will allow Mazak to increase the facility’s capacity for producing large components, enabling more work to be completed in-house and further guaranteeing the best machining quality.
The installations are the latest in a series of investments made at Mazak’s Worcester facility, which is the company’s sole machine tool manufacturing site on the continent.
The continued boosting of the plant’s advanced machining capabilities is part of Mazak’s ongoing efforts to ensure it has the flexibility, adaptability and productivity required to thrive in the UK’s post-Brexit manufacturing landscape, says Mr Astley.
“The best way to demonstrate the capability of state-of-the-art Mazak machine tools is to see them in action in a Mazak factory. The Worcester facility already enjoys iSMART Factory™ status and a prominent position in Mazak’s global manufacturing footprint, but the progress is forever ongoing and we must adapt accordingly."
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He concludes: “As such, the installation of large-scale machining centres with enhanced connectivity, and compatibility with Smooth Scheduler software further strengthens the UK plant’s reputation as a blueprint for advanced manufacturing solutions. Not only will the installation of the new technology improve overall capacity at the facility, it will also ensure Mazak will remain agile and competitive during this exciting time for UK manufacturing.”
With 10 production plants across the world, as well as 77 technology centres in 21 countries, Yamazaki Mazak has a truly global footprint. The company offers over 200 CNC machine tools, ranging from Multi-Tasking, 5-axis, milling, and turning centres; to laser sheet metal-cutting machines, CNC controls and flexible manufacturing systems.
Mazak’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Worcester is the company's only production site in Europe. The plant, which employs over 800 people, also houses the European Technology Centre and gives customers direct access to support from a large, expert team of applications engineers.
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