Convenient programming and machine interference check in the office

Machine programs can be made and then checked for machine interference in the office using the MATRIX CAM system. Programs can be easily downloaded to the machine CNC over a network for convenient program management.

Virtual Machining

Machine interference check can be conducted in the office with the same conditions as a machine equipped with the MAZATROL MATRIX CNC on the shop floor. Considerable reduction in machine setup time is realized by the high accuracy machine interference check since the simulation uses the same machine conditions as a machine with the MAZATROL MATRIX － same machining envelop, tool data, and parameters.

Same Operation as Mazatrol Matrix

A machine operator can easily use the MATRIX CAM since the operation method is the same as the MAZATROL MATRIX CNC.

Improved Time Study Accuracy

Since the cycle time for each M-, S-, T-, B-code can be accurately set for each machine model, accurate calculation that is close to the actual machining time is realized.

2D CAD Drawing Import

Considerable reduction of programming time and prevention of data entry mistakes are realized thanks to the ability to import data. Required information such as workpiece configuration and coordinate values can be easily input to MAZATROL programs from 2D CAD drawings (DXF, DWG, IGES formats).

Programming, Cutting Simulation and Time Accuracy

Mazak CAMWARE is unique software that can easily make MAZATROL programs on a Windows personal computer. CAD files can be imported and their data easily utilized to even further reduce the time required to prepare machining programs. Data contained in programs generated by CAMWARE, such as tooling lists and cycle times, are shared by the other modules of the Cyber Production Center.

Mazatrol Conversational Programming

Programs can be generated or edited on a PC. In addition, automatic determination of optimum cutting conditions and automatic determination of required tools are standard features.

Time Study & Required Tool List

CAMWARE displays a bar graph of each tool’s machining time for detailed analysis. This easily allows the time for each tool’s process to be quickly compared.

3D Solid Machining Simulation

You can check all the machining processes as well as interference between fixtures & tool with this 3D solid machining simulation.

File Manager Program Management & Program Input/Output Functions

Programs generated at the machine side or CAMWARE can be transferred to other machines over the network. You can also back up each machine parameter.

Mazak Casmware Solid Module

■ Mazak CAMWARE SOLID 640M

CAMWARE SOLID 640M can import and operate with various solid model formats including Parasolid, solid IGES and STL. The importation of solid models of fixtures and clamps enable them to be fully represented during the simulation procedure.

■ View Unit Shapes

CAMWARE SOLID 640M provides the ability to display the program unit shapes as solid models as opposed to wire frame images. Editing of the color and transparency attributes greatly improves visual awareness of the programmed part.
Workpiece, design model, and fixture colors can be defined independently.

Improved Simulation Display

Instead of all the index faces being merged into one plane during simulation, viewing the simulation of the machining on the different indexed faces visually improves the display of the simulated model. Also, displaying the programmed workpiece and simulated model at the correct horizontal / vertical attitude provides yet another visual enhancement.

Improved Collision Detection

CAMWARE SOLID 640M incorporates more accurate workpiece/fixture, tool and tool holder collision detection during tool path simulation. Together with the enhanced tool / tool holder display, this is achieved by importing solid model fixture and tool holder data created by external sources.

On-line collection of Shop Floor Data and Production Schedule Module

The CYBER SCHEDULER gives the ability to quickly respond to any unplanned schedule changes in order to maximize the operation rates of all equipment in a machine shop.

On-line Tool Status Monitoring, Tool Life Management and Required Tooling list

Normally considerable time is required for operators to manually input tool data into the CNC system for each machine tool. If any mistakes are made while doing so － such as loading a tool into the wrong magazine pocket, it is extremely likely to result in a machine collision and a scrap workpiece. The CYBER TOOL MANAGEMENT system eliminates this possibility plus increases productivity by providing comprehensive data to ensure that required tools are ready to carry out the production schedule.

Mazak Tool ID System

The Mazak Tool ID chip is mounted in the retention stud of each tool. Required tool data is tied to each individual tool and registered in the factory network easily allowing thorough tool data management even when a tool is unloaded from a machine.

Required Tool Forecast

By using CYBER TOOL MANAGEMENT together with CYBER SCHEDULER, required tools for each machine can be automatically listed based on the production schedule.

Tool Database

All tool data can be displayed by PCs on the network.

Tool Magazine Display

Tool magazine conditions of each machine can be displayed at any off-site location.

Real Time Operation Status Monitoring

The CYBER MONITOR shows the real time operation status of your factory and conveniently accumulates operation data to be analyzed for maintenance and future productivity increases. Additionally, the status of individual machine operation can be monitored in an office or at an off-site location.

Machining Condition Graph

Machining efficiency can be optimized by analyzing the spindle load graph. This data will indicate if cutting conditions can be edited in order to improve workpiece machining cycle times.

Operation Results Monitoring

Factory management can analyze the accurate record from “running result”, “running” or “trend” graph to improve productivity.

Integration with a machine equipped with CNC system other than the Mazatrol Fusion 640 and Mazatrol Matrix

CNC systems, other than the MAZATROL FISION 640 and MAZATROL MATRIX control, can be connected on a network by using the MAZATROL HUB as an interface. And by transferring / receiving data over the network, communication and collection of information normally done manually on paper can be performed digitally

The Mazak cyber factory

By installing a MAZATROL HUB near the machine, data transmission over the network can be performed in order to realize cyber management for other machines.

• Operation schedule management
• Display of tool lists
• Display of materials and fixture setups
• Display of NC programs and download them to machines
• Display of tool magazine condition