Machine Comparison
Mazak VARIAXIS i-300 AWC vs Mazak VARIAXIS i-700
Yamazaki Mazak vs Yamazaki Mazak · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Mazak VARIAXIS i-300 AWC and the Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 are both 5-axis machining centers with 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids, but they are sized for different parts. The i-300 AWC is a compact machine with a 145-tool magazine for unattended small-part production. The i-700 is a larger machine with a long Y stroke for bigger structural parts.
The i-700 has 630 mm (24.8 in) X travel against 14 in (356 mm), 1,100 mm (43.3 in) Y against 22 in (559 mm), a 600 kg (1,323 lb) table load against 143 lb (65 kg), an 18,000 RPM spindle against 12,000 rpm and 22 kW (30 hp) against 15 kW (20 HP) continuous. The i-300 AWC carries 145 tools against 30 standard, with 40, 80 and 120 as options on the i-700.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak VARIAXIS i-300 AWC | Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 14 in (356 mm) | 630 mm (24.8 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 22 in (559 mm) | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) | 600 mm (23.6 in) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 143 lb (65 kg) | 600 kg (1,323 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm | 18,000 RPM (optional 12,000 RPM high-torque) ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous | 22 kW (30 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT No.40 | #40 (BT40 / CAT40) |
| Tool Capacity | 145 tools ▲ | 30 (40, 80, 120 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) |
| Machine Weight | 28,660 lb (13,000 kg) | 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) |
| Floor Space | 135 in (3,429 mm) × 156 in (3,962 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothAi) | 4,455 x 2,400 mm (175.4 x 94.5 in) |
Advantages
Mazak VARIAXIS i-300 AWC
- 145 tools against 30 standard (40, 80, 120 optional)
- Built for lights-out small-part production of implants, fittings and sensor housings
Mazak VARIAXIS i-700
- 630 x 1,100 x 600 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 14 x 22 x 20 in
- 600 kg (1,323 lb) table load against 143 lb (65 kg)
- 18,000 RPM spindle against 12,000 rpm
- 22 kW (30 hp) against 15 kW (20 HP) continuous
Verdict
The Mazak VARIAXIS i-300 AWC is for medical, aerospace and automotive suppliers running small parts unattended overnight, where 145 tools and automatic work changing keep the spindle busy on parts within 65 kg. The Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 is for larger brackets, manifolds and structural parts that need 1,100 mm of Y travel, a 600 kg table load and an 18,000 RPM, 22 kW spindle.