Mazak to put the new HQR-200/3 in the spotlight

New Mazak HQR NEO turning centre to headline Southern Manufacturing & Electronics

Worcester-based Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd will exhibit its latest high-performance turning centre at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025 (Stand F180), taking place 4-6 February, at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. The new HQR-200/3 NEO is the latest addition to Mazak’s range of high-volume turning centres that offer machine users exceptional levels of productivity, accuracy, efficiency and profitability.

Mazak says the HQR NEO represents a leap in productivity and precision, featuring a two-spindle and triple-turret construction optimised for high-efficiency turning, milling and drilling in one setup. This advanced configuration allows for simultaneous, balanced cutting on both spindles, reducing cycle times by up to 25% compared with a two-turret machine.

Built for efficiency, the HQR-200/3 NEO is designed to handle diverse machining needs, ideally suited for medium-to-high batch sizes from aerospace to automotive applications as well as volume sub-contracting. The new model provides powerful turning capabilities with high spindle speeds (up to 5,000rev/min) and a dual 22kW spindle that can easily manage complex part requirements. The 6,000rev/min milling spindle delivers enhanced performance, supporting everything from end milling to high-speed drilling. The HQR NEO is only 120mm deeper than the two-turret version and offers an increased maximum workpiece size for lower-turret chuck work from diameter 212 to 320mm.

Exceptional accuracy
Engineered for diverse part applications, the HQR-200/3 NEO integrates seamlessly with various automation solutions, from bar feeders to robotic machine-tending set ups, enabling flexible and unattended operations. The model’s advanced Y-axis long stroke enables precise, balanced machining across complex geometries, maximising productivity while ensuring exceptional accuracy. With a tandem tooling setup, users benefit from reduced tool changeovers and optimised setup time, ideal for high-volume production needs.

Visitors to Southern Manufacturing & Electronics will see the new Mazatrol SmoothG3 CNC, which will be exhibited controlling the machine. It features three channels which intuitively help operators to optimise tool paths, reduce unnecessary tool changes, balance machining time on each turret and prevent collision.

The HQR-200/3 NEO is the latest machine to be engineered to align with Mazak’s ‘Go Green’ strategy, combining precision and efficiency with reduced environmental impact. Developed with energy conservation in mind, it features inverter-driven hydraulic and chiller units that optimise power consumption and a refined slideway lubrication system that adjusts to machine travel to reduce grease use. The optional Smooth Coolant System further enhances both energy savings and maintenance efficiency, making this model a key addition for sustainable manufacturing.

Alan Mucklow, managing director UK, Eire and National Distributors at Yamazaki Mazak, said the HQR NEO is a must-see for visitors to Southern Manufacturing & Electronics. “The HQR NEO will be one of the highlights of the show. It is a machine that is ideally suited to the local manufacturing base that increasingly requires best-in-class technology capable of dramatically improving productivity and profitability. The HQR NEO will be seen live cutting on the stand and we look forward to welcoming visitors and demonstrating the machine’s capabilities.”