Yamazaki Mazak CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Mazak SLANT TURN 550M

Est. $320,000 - $500,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · mazak.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

18 in (457 mm)

Z Travel

46 in (1,168 mm)

Max Spindle

1,000 rpm

Tool Capacity

12 tools

Spindle Power

37 kW (50 HP) continuous

Max Turn Length

41 in (1,041 mm)

How much does the Mazak SLANT TURN 550M cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$320,000 - $500,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Yamazaki Mazak. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

Mazak lists the SLANT TURN 550M as the Milling configuration of its Ø11 in (279 mm) bore turning center. A 21 in chuck and a 1,000 rpm main spindle are joined by a 4,000 rpm rotary tool spindle in the turret, on a machine that turns up to Ø36 in (914 mm).

Work for a lathe of this bore tends to be big and hollow: couplings, valve bodies, flanged tube. Much of it finishes with holes, such as a bolt circle on a flange face or a row of tapped ports. Cutting those on the lathe avoids lifting a heavy part onto a second machine and picking it up again. The rotary tool motor is listed at 7.5 kW (10 HP) and 70 ft-lb (95 Nm) on a 4 min rating, with 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous. It is sized for drilling and tapping cycles, in other words, and less for long slotting passes. Mazak notes that a high-torque milling spindle is optionally available.

For turning, the spindle is rated 37 kW (50 HP) continuous and 45 kW (60 HP) on the 30 min. rating. Intermittent torque is 5,163 ft-lb (7,000 Nm) on the low speed winding in low range. Those match the SLANT TURN 550, which shares the 37 kW (50 HP) continuous rating, so the milling turret does not come at the expense of the main drive.

The table is for the Chucker bed. Maximum turning length is 41 in (1,041 mm), where the SLANT TURN 550 lists 40 in (1,016 mm). X travel is 18 in (457 mm) and Z travel 46 in (1,168 mm); no Y-axis travel is given. Weight is 30,864 lb (14,000 kg).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Bed Length Type	Chucker
Max Turning Diameter	Ø36 in (914 mm)
Max Turning Length	41 in (1,041 mm)
Chuck Size	21 in
Max Spindle Speed	1,000 rpm
Spindle Torque Intermittent	5,163 ft-lb (7,000 Nm) (Low speed winding: Low range)
Spindle Power Intermittent	45 kW (60 HP) (30 min. rating)
Spindle Motor Power	37 kW (50 HP) continuous
Spindle Bore	Ø11 in (279 mm)
Tool Capacity	12 tools
Turret Tool Shank Height	1 in (25 mm)
Turret Boring Bar Shank Diameter	Ø2 in (51 mm)
Milling Spindle Speed	4,000 rpm
Rotary Tool Spindle Max Torque 4 Min Rating	70 ft-lb (95 Nm) (4 min. rating)
Rotary Tool Spindle Spindle Motor 4 Min Rating	7.5 kW (10 HP) (4 min. rating)
Milling Spindle Power	1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous
X-Axis Travel	18 in (457 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	46 in (1,168 mm)
Rapid Traverse X	787 ipm (20 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z	945 ipm (24 m/min)
Floor Space Required	224 in (5,690 mm) × 96 in (2,438 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothG)
Machine Height	103 in (2,616 mm)
Machine Weight	30,864 lb (14,000 kg)

Specifications sourced from mazak.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Ø11 in (279 mm) spindle bore and a 4,000 rpm rotary tool spindle on the same machine
Hole patterns and ports can be drilled and tapped in the turning setup, with 70 ft-lb (95 Nm) and 7.5 kW (10 HP) on the 4 min rating
Main spindle rated 37 kW (50 HP) continuous, with 5,163 ft-lb (7,000 Nm) of intermittent torque in low range
Ø36 in (914 mm) maximum turning diameter in a 21 in chuck
A high-torque version of the milling spindle is available as an option

Limitations

Continuous power at the rotary tool spindle is 1.5 kW (2 HP), far below its 7.5 kW (10 HP) 4 min rating
Main spindle speed stops at 1,000 rpm, where the SLANT TURN 500M reaches 1,600 rpm
The table gives X and Z travel only, with no Y-axis row
The Chucker bed limits turning length to 41 in (1,041 mm)

Best For

Flanged pipe and couplings that need bolt holes after turning Hollow parts fed through the Ø11 in (279 mm) spindle bore Valve bodies and hubs up to Ø36 in (914 mm) with drilled and tapped ports Shops that want to avoid a second setup on heavy parts

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the SLANT TURN 550M and the SLANT TURN 550?

The 550M is the Milling configuration. Its table adds a rotary tool spindle: 4,000 rpm, 7.5 kW (10 HP) and 70 ft-lb (95 Nm) on a 4 min rating, 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous. It also lists 41 in (1,041 mm) of maximum turning length, where the SLANT TURN 550 lists 40 in (1,016 mm). Bore, chuck, main spindle speed and weight are the same in both tables.

02 What milling work suits the SLANT TURN 550M?

Work that fits the motor ratings. The rotary tool spindle has 7.5 kW (10 HP) and 70 ft-lb (95 Nm) for 4 min at a time and 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuously, at up to 4,000 rpm. Drilling, tapping and short milling cuts fall inside that. Heavy or prolonged milling does not, unless the optional high-torque milling spindle changes the picture, so ask Mazak for its ratings.

03 How large a part does the SLANT TURN 550M hold?

Up to Ø36 in (914 mm) in diameter and 41 in (1,041 mm) in turning length on the Chucker bed, in a 21 in chuck. The spindle bore is Ø11 in (279 mm). Travels are 18 in (457 mm) in X and 46 in (1,168 mm) in Z.

04 What does the SLANT TURN 550M need on the shop floor?

Mazak lists a footprint of 224 in (5,690 mm) × 96 in (2,438 mm) for the MAZATROL SmoothG configuration, a height of 103 in (2,616 mm) and a weight of 30,864 lb (14,000 kg). Parts of this size are loaded by crane, so check the lifting route to the chuck as well as the floor loading.