Following a series of major investments at its Worcester-based manufacturing plant, Yamazaki Mazak has commenced the production of a number of models from its Quick Turn series of turning centres. The models include the Quick Turn 350, 350MY and 350MSY, taking the total number of UK-made Mazak machine tools to eight.

Previously manufactured at the company’s manufacturing facility in Minokamo, Japan, Mazak says the Quick Turn 350 series offers high-performance turning from a compact footprint. Models now manufactured at Mazak’s Worcester site include the standard Quick Turn 350, as well as those with milling and Y-axis functionality, (MY), and milling, second spindle and Y-axis capability (MSY).

Jason Butler, sales director – UK & Eire sales & service division at Yamazaki Mazak, says: “While the past 18 months have certainly been among the most challenging in living memory for UK manufacturing, Mazak’s strategic investment plan has remained undeterred. We are now seeing the benefits of focused spend throughout our European manufacturing plant, which has allowed us to increase the volume of models manufactured here by over a third.

“The Quick Turn 350 series is an incredibly diverse family of machine tools, and is closely aligned to the machining needs of customers here and in mainland Europe,” he continues. “As society continues its journey to fully reopening, our European Technology Centre remains open to both existing and prospective customers. For those unable to travel in person, we have also invested in a virtual ‘digital twin’ of the ETC, which features an interactive overview of all machines currently installed.”

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