CNC Machine Tools Success Stories

Not even a handful of days after John Hart had taken delivery of the first Mazak VARIAXIS C-600 in Australia, equipped with the SmoothAi control which is also a first in Australia, the machine was purchased by Signature Orthopaedics.

Signature Orthopaedics taking delivery of their Mazak VARIAXIS C-600

Based in Lane Cove NSW, Signature Orthopaedics manufactures a range of orthopaedic devices, including a range of hip and knee joint replacements, extremity, spinal, osteosynthesis and soft tissue repair implants as well as their associated instrumentation. Established in 2009 and starting life as a bespoke instrument design consultancy, Signature Orthopaedics has rapidly grown in size to become a world-wide force in orthopaedic manufacturing.

The Mazak VARIAXIS C-600 simultaneous 5-axis vertical machining center uses rigid C-frame construction, a standard 30-tool changer, double-ended tilting table and fast rapid traverse rates to reduce cycle times on demanding jobs. It accepts a wide range of spindles, including high-speed and high-torque options, to produce a wide range of parts from steel and non-ferrous metals. Its MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC adds efficiency and value, with a wide variety of advanced programming functions for complete ease of use and repeatable high-accuracy performance.