Machine Comparison
Mazak VARIAXIS C vs Mazak VARIAXIS i
Yamazaki Mazak vs Yamazaki Mazak · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Mazak VARIAXIS C and the Mazak VARIAXIS i are both 5-axis machining centers with 30 tools as standard. The VARIAXIS C is a single CAT No.40 configuration; the VARIAXIS i is a broader series that adds CAT No.50 models and mill-turn T models.
Most VARIAXIS i figures are series spans that straddle the VARIAXIS C's single values, so on spindle speed, torque, table load and rapids the answer depends on the model. The VARIAXIS i range runs from 10,000 rpm to 18,000 rpm against 12,000 rpm, and its table load reaches 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) against at most 1,543 lb (700 kg). Its spindles are rated 15 kW (20 HP) continuous to 30 kW (40 HP) continuous against 11 kW (15 HP) continuous. The VARIAXIS C is the lighter machine, at 22,046 lb (10,000 kg) to 24,691 lb (11,200 kg).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak VARIAXIS C | Mazak VARIAXIS i |
|---|---|---|
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,102 lb (500 kg) to 1,543 lb (700 kg) | 661 lb (300 kg) to 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm | 10,000 rpm to 18,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 11 kW (15 HP) continuous | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous to 30 kW (40 HP) continuous |
| Spindle Torque | 42 ft-lb (57 Nm) continuous | 39 ft-lb (53 Nm) continuous to 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT No.40 | CAT No.40 / CAT No.50 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools | 30 tools |
| Rapid Traverse | 1,654 ipm (42 m/min) | 1,575 ipm (40 m/min) to 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) |
| Machine Weight | 22,046 lb (10,000 kg) to 24,691 lb (11,200 kg) | 17,637 lb (8,000 kg) to 68,343 lb (31,000 kg) |
Advantages
Mazak VARIAXIS C
- Compact single configuration at 22,046 lb (10,000 kg) to 24,691 lb (11,200 kg), where the VARIAXIS i range reaches 68,343 lb (31,000 kg)
- One CAT No.40 machine for aluminum housings and brackets, with no model choice to make across a wide series
Mazak VARIAXIS i
- Continuous spindle power of 15 kW (20 HP) to 30 kW (40 HP) against 11 kW (15 HP)
- Table load up to 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) on the largest models, against at most 1,543 lb (700 kg)
- CAT No.50 models for steel and cast parts, and T models that add turning
Verdict
Choose the Mazak VARIAXIS C for five-sided machining of aluminum housings and brackets within 1,543 lb (700 kg), and for small-lot production fed from a pallet stocker, where one compact CAT No.40 machine does the job. Choose the Mazak VARIAXIS i when parts are heavier, up to 4,409 lb (2,000 kg), need CAT No.50 power for steel and castings, or need milling and turning in one chucking on a T model.