Machine Comparison
Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 vs Mazak VARIAXIS i-800
Yamazaki Mazak vs Yamazaki Mazak · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 and the Mazak VARIAXIS i-800 share the same 630 x 1,100 x 600 mm (24.8 x 43.3 x 23.6 in) travel and a 30-tool standard magazine with 40, 80 and 120 options. The difference is the spindle: the i-700 is a 40-taper machine built for speed, the i-800 a CAT 50 machine built for torque.
The i-700 runs to 18,000 RPM against 10,000 RPM and rapids at 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) against 42 m/min (1,654 ipm). The i-800 has 37 kW (50 hp) at 40% ED and 30 kW (40 hp) continuous against 22 kW (30 hp), and a 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) table load against 600 kg (1,323 lb). It weighs 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) against 15,000 kg (33,069 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 | Mazak VARIAXIS i-800 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 630 mm (24.8 in) | 630 mm (24.8 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 600 kg (1,323 lb) | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 18,000 RPM (optional 12,000 RPM high-torque) ▲ | 10,000 RPM |
| Spindle Power | 22 kW (30 hp) | 37 kW (50 hp) at 40% ED; 30 kW (40 hp) continuous ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | #40 (BT40 / CAT40) | CAT 50 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (40, 80, 120 optional) | 30 tools standard (40, 80, 120 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) ▲ | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Control | MAZATROL Matrix 2 (SmoothAi on NEO version) | MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC |
| Machine Weight | 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) | 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) |
| Floor Space | 4,455 x 2,400 mm (175.4 x 94.5 in) | 2,692 x 5,588 mm (106 x 220 in) |
Advantages
Mazak VARIAXIS i-700
- 18,000 RPM spindle against 10,000 RPM
- 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids against 42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
- #40 (BT40 / CAT40) taper suited to aluminum and mixed-material work
Mazak VARIAXIS i-800
- 37 kW (50 hp) at 40% ED and 30 kW (40 hp) continuous against 22 kW (30 hp)
- CAT 50 spindle taper for heavy roughing in titanium and steel
- 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) table load against 600 kg (1,323 lb)
Verdict
Same envelope, different cutting. Choose the Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 for aluminum, mixed-material and medical 5-axis work where 18,000 RPM and 60 m/min rapids shorten cycles. Choose the Mazak VARIAXIS i-800 for titanium landing gear parts, superalloy impellers and steel mold work, where the CAT 50 spindle, 30 kW continuous and a 1,000 kg table load matter more than speed.