Ultimate job shop flexibility
PROCESS: 2D/3D, FLYING OPTICS
SpaceGear U44
Description
Ultimate job shop flexibility
PROCESS: 2D/3D, FLYING OPTICS
MACHINE DESCRIPTION
Mazak’s SPACE GEAR-U 44 delivers the flexibility to perform (1) high-speed 2D processing of sheet metal and plate, (2) 3D cutting of pre-formed parts and (3) 3D-rotary cutting of tube, pipe and structural. It is ideally suited for fabrication job shops seeking to diversify their markets, parts suppliers supplying hydro-formed or stamped parts and machine shops that are now machining thick plates or tubing.
In rotary mode, the SG-U 44 performs 2D and 3D cutting of tube, including rectangular, round, and triangular pipe as well as C, H, I and L-beams within a 6.0-inch diameter. The 5-axis torch and simultaneously controlled chuck let the SG-U 44 fabricate – in one operation – precise angle cuts, weld-prep bevels and advanced contours such as saddle joint cuts. The 64-bit control incorporates illustrated fill-in-the-blank screens to quickly program such complex contours and other cuts.
With its multi-axis torch, the SG-U 44 also laser-cuts stamped, hydroformed and spun pre-formed parts as well as high-speed 2D cuts and bevels in flat material.
With a small footprint, the SG-U 44 can process any length pipe and up to 4’x4’x7/8” sheet.
Mazak’s Space CAM and FG CAD/CAM software options generate NC code from a 3D CAD drawing, imported or crafted in the system. Space CAM can also generate code for a slot-and-tab workholding fixture.
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
- The SPACE GEAR-U 44 is a compact and affordable all-in-one 2D/3D laser center for maximum flexibility. Use its triple-mode, 6-axis capabilities to expand your shop’s horizons and raise yourself above the competition.
- 2D mode is for flat sheet and plate cutting up to 49″ square and a full .87″.
- 3D mode brings into play Mazak’s compact cutting head with ±360º A-axis and ±135º B-axis CNC rotary motions to quickly cut, pierce, and trim sculpted parts. Process tubes, pipes, and structural shapes by adding a CNC rotary axis.
- SPACE GEAR-U 44 does much more than a 2D laser with rotary axis because of the added A- and B-axes angular capability.
3D Specifications | 2.5kW | 4.0kW | |
Machine Structure | Flying Optic | ||
Maximum Workpiece Dimensions | 49.21 in x 49.21 in (2D) / 35.43 in x 35.43 in x 13.39 in (3D) | ||
Maximum Workpiece Weight | 606 lb | 694 lb | |
Machine Travels | X axis | 50 in | |
Y axis | 50 in | ||
Z axis | 16.54 in | ||
A axis | +/- 360 degrees | ||
B axis | +/- 135 degrees | ||
C axis | +/- 360 degrees | ||
Work Table Height | 35.43 in | ||
Maximum Material Thickness * | Mild Steel | 0.75 in | 0.866 in |
Stainless Steel | 0.314 in | 0.393 in | |
Aluminum | 0.236 in | 0.314 in | |
Motion Drive System Design | X, Y axis | Ball Screw Drive | |
Z axis | Ball Screw Drive | ||
Number of Control Axes | 6 | ||
Rapid Travel Speed | X, Y, Z axis | 944.68 ipm | |
A, B axis | 9,600 degrees/min | ||
C axis | 12,000 degrees/min | ||
Positioning Accuracy | X, Y axis | 0.0004 in/19.68 in | |
Repeatable Accuracy | X, Y, Z axis | 0.0002 in | |
A, B, C axis | +/- 0.01 degrees | ||
Maximum Processing Feedrate | X, Y axis | 590.5 ipm | |
Total Electrical Requirement | 49.7 kVA | 68.5 kVA | |
Installation Dimensions | W x D | 218 in x 224 in | |
Machine Unit Dimensions | W x D x H | 183.94 in x 120.28 in x 95.08 in | |
Machine Unit Weight | 18,739 lb | 19,621 lb | |
CNC Type | Fanuc L-64 | ||
CPU | 64 bit | ||
Display Screen | 10.4 in Color Liquid-Crystal Display | ||
Memory Capacity | 2800 yards | ||
Position Detection System | Encoder | ||
Minimum Command Unit | 0.0001 in/0.001 degree |