Product category:
Flexible machining cells and systems (FMS)
News Release from: Yamazaki Mazak UK | Subject: e-BOT CELL 720 unmanned machining cell
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 May 2007
Unmanned machining cell gains Nikkei
award
Designed for unmanned operation over extended periods, a cell with a multi-tasking CNC machine tool and an intelligent correct workpiece orientation robot has won the Nikkei Manufacturing Award.
The success of its technologically advanced e-BOT CELL 720 has resulted in Yamazaki Mazak being presented with the prestigious Nikkei Manufacturing Award The Nikkei Manufacturing Awards were launched in 2004 with the intention of encouraging development in the competitiveness of Japanese manufacturing industry, which remains the driving force of the Japanese economy
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
'Entry level' turning centres have driven tooling
Two 'entry level' turning centres introduced at MACH 2004 feature three-axis turning, one-hit machining and combine a small footprint with a large machining envelope.
Yamazaki to stage 'EMO Encore' for UK buyers
UK buyers and specifiers of machine tools who were unable to attend the EMO exhibition can view and assess new Mazak machine tools at Yamazaki Machinery, Worcester, January 29-February 1.
The award is presented to factories or research facilities that develop highly efficient manufacturing methods to compete with countries with lower labour costs.
Examples of the type of technology to be recognised include automatic manufacturing systems that digitalise the skills of highly experienced operators and computer programs that 'teach' manufacturing skills in a relatively short timescale.
Yamazaki Mazak's e-BOT CELL 720 fits those criteria, as it is designed for unmanned operation over extended periods and counters the threat posed by countries with lower labour costs.
The system also provides a counter to the shortage of skilled operators that is a continuing difficulty for Japan, the UK and our European neighbours.
The e-BOT CELL comprises a multi-tasking CNC machine tool and an intelligent robot that can automatically detect correct workpiece orientation.
The system can manufacture, unmanned, a variety of workpieces in small batch sizes for 720h (24h x 30 days).
Thanks to the e-BOT CELL, labour requirements are reduced by 80% and in-process time by 60% when compared to previous manufacturing methods while realising up-time rates well over 90%.
The e-Bot CELL was first introduced to the UK at MACH 2006 where it was a commended finalist in the 'Metalworking Production Awards'.
Since then, Yamazaki Mazak (UK) has integrated a Mazak Integrex e500HS-based e-BOT CELL into its Cyber Production facility in Worcester, where it is in constant use producing components to meet the increasing demand for Mazak machines produced here in the UK.
"Yamazaki Mazak is extremely proud to have been recognised with a Nikkei Manufacturing Award," said Tony Saunders, Yamazaki Mazak UK sales director. Request a free brochure from Yamazaki Mazak UK ...
"At Mazak we are continually developing new products and technologies that support manufacturing industry and we are happy to be able to show customers the latest examples of that technology in operation within our own manufacturing facility here in the UK.".
• Yamazaki Mazak UK: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Manufacturingtalk email newsletter
• Manufacturingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
