Mazak HCR
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Mazak HCR cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Yamazaki Mazak. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Mazak HCR series is a horizontal 5-axis machining center built in two versions, the HCR-5000 with a 2-pallet changer and the HCR-5000S with a single pallet. Both put a tilting rotary table in front of a horizontal CAT No.40 spindle, with 29 in (737 mm) of travel in each of X, Y and Z and a table load of 1,102 lb (500 kg).
The table is the defining unit. The A-axis tilts from -90° to +135° and the C-axis rotates a full turn in either direction, at 30 rpm and 50 rpm respectively. Both axes are driven by a roller gear cam and position in 0.0001° increments. Because the spindle is horizontal, chips fall away from the part instead of collecting in it. Mazak describes a center trough under the work area, a coolant stream that washes chips off the workpiece and pallet onto the conveyor, and an 800 L (211 gal) coolant tank as a standard accessory.
The basic spindle runs to 12,000 rpm with 15 kW (20 HP) continuous and 18.5 kW (25 HP) at 40% ED. Torque is 44 ft-lb (60 Nm) continuous and 60 ft-lb (81 Nm) at 40% ED. It is a built-in motor design, with temperature-controlled oil circulated around the bearings and headstock. Three faster spindles are options: 18,000 rpm with 35 kW (47 HP) at 40% ED, 25,000 rpm with 23 kW (30.6 HP) at 40% ED, and 30,000 rpm with 80 kW (106.6 HP) continuous rating. The last two are offered in HSK-A63 only.
Choosing between the two models is a question of how work reaches the table. The HCR-5000 lets the next part be set up while the current one is cut, and it is the heavier machine at 31,327 lb (14,210 kg), which leaves 28,219 lb (12,800 kg) for the HCR-5000S. Mazak pairs the HCR-5000S with its Multi Pallet Pool, which stores 6, 12 or 18 pallets and can be added after the machine is installed. A PALLETECH system is also offered. The magazine holds 40 tools up to 16 in (406 mm) long and 26 lb (12 kg).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Models in Series | 2 models: HCR-5000, HCR-5000S |
| Max Table Load | 1,102 lb (500 kg) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT No.40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque Intermittent | 60 ft-lb (81 Nm) (40% ED) |
| Spindle Torque | 44 ft-lb (60 Nm) continuous |
| Spindle Power Intermittent | 18.5 kW (25 HP) (40% ED) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø4 in (102 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | Ø7 in (178 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 26 lb (12 kg) |
| X-Axis Travel | 29 in (737 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 29 in (737 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 29 in (737 mm) |
| A Axis Range | -90° - +135° |
| Rapid Traverse X | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) |
| Machine Height | 109 in (2,769 mm) to 112 in (2,845 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 28,219 lb (12,800 kg) to 31,327 lb (14,210 kg) |
Specifications sourced from mazak.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Tilting rotary table with -90° to +135° of A-axis tilt and full C-axis rotation in both directions, positioned in 0.0001° increments
- Roller gear cam drive on both rotary axes, at 30 rpm on A and 50 rpm on C
- Horizontal spindle over a center trough, with an 800 L (211 gal) coolant tank as a standard accessory
- Rapid traverse of 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) on X, Y and Z
- Spindle options up to 30,000 rpm with 80 kW (106.6 HP) continuous rating
- Offered with a 2-pallet changer as the HCR-5000 or with a single pallet as the HCR-5000S for the Multi Pallet Pool
Limitations
- Table load is 1,102 lb (500 kg) including the fixture, where the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO takes 2,205 lb (1,000 kg)
- The basic spindle gives 44 ft-lb (60 Nm) continuous, which limits heavy roughing in steel
- The 18,000 rpm, 25,000 rpm and 30,000 rpm spindles are options, and the two fastest are HSK-A63 only
- Tools are limited to Ø4 in (102 mm) with a full magazine and to 26 lb (12 kg)
- One size only: 29 in (737 mm) of X, Y and Z
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The HCR-5000 has a 2-pallet changer, so the next workpiece is set up while the current one is machined. The HCR-5000S is the single-pallet version, which Mazak pairs with its Multi Pallet Pool in 6, 12 or 18 pallet capacities. Travels, spindle and tool capacity are the same. The HCR-5000 weighs 31,327 lb (14,210 kg), and the lower figure in the weight row is 28,219 lb (12,800 kg).
02
The A-axis tilts from -90° to +135° and the C-axis rotates a full turn in either direction. Rotation speeds are 30 rpm on the A-axis and 50 rpm on the C-axis. Both use a roller gear cam system and position in 0.0001° increments. Table load is 1,102 lb (500 kg), and the HCR-5000 table measures 19.69 in (500 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm).
03
Mazak lists four. The basic model is 12,000 rpm, 18.5 kW (25 HP) at 40% ED, CAT No.40 and grease lubricated. Options are 18,000 rpm with 35 kW (47 HP) at 40% ED in CAT No.40, BIG-PLUS No.40 or HSK-A63; 25,000 rpm with 23 kW (30.6 HP) at 40% ED in HSK-A63; and 30,000 rpm with 80 kW (106.6 HP) continuous rating in HSK-A63.
04
The horizontal spindle and tilting table let chips drop off the part. A coolant stream washes chips from the workpiece and pallet onto a chip conveyor in a center trough, which carries them out of the machine. The coolant tank is a standard accessory with a capacity of 800 L (211 gal), sized to discharge large amounts of coolant.
05
The magazine holds 40 tools. Maximum tool diameter is Ø4 in (102 mm), or Ø7 in (178 mm) with adjacent pockets empty. Maximum tool length is 16 in (406 mm) and maximum tool weight is 26 lb (12 kg). The taper is CAT No.40 on the basic spindle; the optional 25,000 rpm and 30,000 rpm spindles use HSK-A63.
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