Mazak opens brand-new European Technology Center Laser in Milan

Established more than a century ago in Japan, Yamazaki Mazak is a well-known name in the industry when it comes to laser cutting equipment. Over its long history, the company has set up 10 production plants and multiple sales subsidiaries worldwide, with 14 of them being in Europe. The rising importance of the European subsidiaries, as well as the developments in laser cutting technology, has ultimately led to the creation of a dedicated site, the brand-new European Technology Center (ETC) Laser alongside the Italian subsidiary, located in Cerro Maggiore, near Milan.

The new European Technology Center Laser

During the exclusive three-day Open House event, customers will be able to see an extensive selection of Mazak’s laser cutting machine range, all under one roof. Two brand-new machines will be the stars of the show: the OPTIPLEX 3015 NEO S-15 and the FG-220, with fiber technology.

The OPTIPLEX 3015 NEO S-15 – a 2D fiber laser-cutting machine – features the innovative Beam Shaping Mode technology for enhanced control of beam shape and diameter. A new MCT3 Cutting Head and a new MAZATROL Smooth Lx CNC control system ensure optimal performance on a wide range of materials, both in terms of speed and quality. Large front and side access doors, an adjustable control panel, and easy accessibility to the workpiece make this piece of equipment the ideal choice for versatile operations.

The FG-220 is Mazak’s newest fiber laser machine for round, square, rectangular, and open profile (I, L, and H) structural material cutting. Integrating multiple production processes in one single machine means reduced setup time, reduced lead time, fewer operators, and reduced floor space requirements. Four independent rotating chucks prevent the material from distorting, thus ensuring maximum precision even when working with complex contours. Overall, the FG-220 sets the benchmark for a streamlined production processes.

More machine tools

The OPTIPLEX 3015 NEXUS FIBER 6 kW and the OPTIPLEX 3015 FIBER III 10 kW with CST Automation technology will also be on display. As well as a suite of laser solutions, visitors to the new ETC Laser can also experience a variety of Mazak machine tools. These will include models from its flagship INTEGREX range of Multi-Tasking machines, as well as the new VARIAXIS C-600 simultaneous 5-axis vertical machining centre and QTE-200M entry-level turning centre.

Mr Gaetano Lo Guzzo, Director Laser Business Europe at Yamazaki Mazak, comments: “Mazak has a rich heritage in the development and delivery of revolutionary laser cutting technologies, and we are looking forward to welcoming laser customers from all over Europe to our new facility. It will not only act as fantastic demonstration space, but also play a fundamental role in the overall operational life of many Mazak laser machines – from applications engineering and aftersales support through to the repair and maintenance of laser cutting heads. Moreover, there is a rapidly growing customer base that deploys both Mazak laser processing machines and Mazak machine tools. Having a state-of-the-art facility with unrivalled engineering expertise in both disciplines will therefore be an invaluable resource to many European manufacturers.”