Mazak VARIAXIS i-1050 5X

Est. $650,000 – $950,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · mazak.com Updated 2026-10-02

Key Specifications

X Travel

47 in (1,194 mm)

Y Travel

55 in (1,397 mm)

Z Travel

35 in (889 mm)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT No.50

Tool Capacity

30 tools

How much does the Mazak VARIAXIS i-1050 5X cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$650,000 – $950,000

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 VARIAXIS i-1050 5X is a large CAT No.50 5-axis machining center: a Ø41.34 in (1,050 mm) × 31.50 in (800 mm) table rated for 4,409 lb (2,000 kg), with 47 in (1,194 mm) of X, 55 in (1,397 mm) of Y and 35 in (889 mm) of Z travel. The maximum workpiece is Ø49.21 in (1,250 mm) × 35.43 in (900 mm). Mazak describes the VARIAXIS i series as doing multi-face and simultaneous 5-axis machining with one chucking, on a full gantry construction without overhang.

Its spindle figures are the ones the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO carries too: 10,000 rpm, 30 kW (40 HP) continuous and 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous. At 40% ED the ratings here are 37 kW (50 HP) and 258 ft-lb (350 Nm). What changes is everything around the spindle. The VARIAXIS i-800 NEO takes 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) on its table and has 30 in (762 mm) of X travel; this machine takes twice the load. The price of that mass is speed: rapids are 1,575 ipm (40 m/min) on all three linear axes, against 1,890 ipm (48 m/min) on the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO.

Reach matters on parts this deep. Tool length goes to 20 in (508 mm), and the spindle nose can sit anywhere from 7 in (178 mm) to 43 in (1,092 mm) from the table. The 30-tool magazine accepts tools of Ø5 in (127 mm), or Ø8 in (203 mm) with adjacent pockets empty, weighing up to 44 lb (20 kg). Mazak states that the series uses a built-in motor spindle with temperature controlled cooling oil circulated around the spindle bearings and headstock.

Plan the installation early. The footprint is 138 in (3,505 mm) × 283 in (7,188 mm) with the MAZATROL SmoothAi control, the machine is 180 in (4,572 mm) high and it weighs 68,343 lb (31,000 kg). For automation Mazak describes a 2-pallet changer and the PALLETECH system in the series; the MPP pallet stocker is marked as compatible with the VARIAXIS i-700T only.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	Ø41.34 in (1,050 mm) × 31.50 in (800 mm)
Max Workpiece Size	Ø49.21 in (1,250 mm) × 35.43 in (900 mm)
Max Table Load	4,409 lb (2,000 kg)
Spindle Taper	CAT No.50
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm
Spindle Torque Intermittent	258 ft-lb (350 Nm) (40% ED)
Spindle Torque	176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous
Spindle Power Intermittent	37 kW (50 HP) (40% ED)
Spindle Motor Power	30 kW (40 HP) continuous
Tool Capacity	30 tools
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Ø5 in (127 mm)
Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty)	Ø8 in (203 mm)
Max Tool Length	20 in (508 mm)
Max Tool Weight	44 lb (20 kg)
X-Axis Travel	47 in (1,194 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	55 in (1,397 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	35 in (889 mm)
A Axis Range	-150° - +130°
Spindle Nose to Table	7 in (178 mm) to 43 in (1,092 mm)
Rapid Traverse X	1,575 ipm (40 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Y	1,575 ipm (40 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z	1,575 ipm (40 m/min)
Floor Space Required	138 in (3,505 mm) × 283 in (7,188 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothAi)
Machine Height	180 in (4,572 mm)
Machine Weight	68,343 lb (31,000 kg)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

4,409 lb (2,000 kg) table load, twice the 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) of the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO
Maximum workpiece of Ø49.21 in (1,250 mm) × 35.43 in (900 mm) inside 47 in (1,194 mm), 55 in (1,397 mm) and 35 in (889 mm) of X, Y and Z travel
CAT No.50 spindle with 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous and 258 ft-lb (350 Nm) at 40% ED, up to 10,000 rpm
20 in (508 mm) maximum tool length and up to 43 in (1,092 mm) between spindle nose and table for deep features
Built-in motor spindle with temperature controlled cooling oil around the bearings and headstock, as Mazak describes for the series

Limitations

Installation is a project in itself: 138 in (3,505 mm) × 283 in (7,188 mm) of floor, 180 in (4,572 mm) of height and 68,343 lb (31,000 kg)
Rapids of 1,575 ipm (40 m/min) are slower than the 1,890 ipm (48 m/min) of the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO
The magazine in the table holds 30 tools, and only Ø5 in (127 mm) cutters fit when neighbouring pockets are occupied
Mazak marks the MPP (MULTI PALLET POOL) as compatible with the VARIAXIS i-700T only, so it is not an automation route for this model

Best For

Large 5-axis parts up to Ø49.21 in (1,250 mm) across and 35.43 in (900 mm) tall Heavy workpieces and fixtures, up to 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) on the table Steel and cast-iron milling that calls for 50-taper tooling Deep cavities and bores reached with tools up to 20 in (508 mm) long

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large a part fits on the VARIAXIS i-1050 5X?

The maximum workpiece is Ø49.21 in (1,250 mm) in diameter and 35.43 in (900 mm) high, and the table load is 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) including fixtures. The table is Ø41.34 in (1,050 mm) × 31.50 in (800 mm), with travels of 47 in (1,194 mm) in X, 55 in (1,397 mm) in Y and 35 in (889 mm) in Z.

02 What spindle does the VARIAXIS i-1050 5X have?

A CAT No.50 spindle with a top speed of 10,000 rpm. It is rated 30 kW (40 HP) continuous and 37 kW (50 HP) at 40% ED, with 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous torque and 258 ft-lb (350 Nm) at 40% ED. Mazak describes the series spindle as a built-in motor type with temperature controlled cooling oil.

03 How does it differ from the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO?

The spindle ratings match, so the difference is capacity. The VARIAXIS i-800 NEO has a 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) table load, 30 in (762 mm), 35 in (889 mm) and 24 in (610 mm) of travel and weighs 39,859 lb (18,080 kg). The VARIAXIS i-1050 5X carries 4,409 lb (2,000 kg), travels 47 in (1,194 mm), 55 in (1,397 mm) and 35 in (889 mm), and weighs 68,343 lb (31,000 kg).

04 What does the machine need on the shop floor?

A floor area of 138 in (3,505 mm) by 283 in (7,188 mm) with the MAZATROL SmoothAi control, 180 in (4,572 mm) of height, and a foundation for 68,343 lb (31,000 kg) of machine plus up to 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) on the table. Check door openings and crane capacity before delivery.

05 Which automation does Mazak describe for this model's series?

Mazak describes a 2-pallet changer, which lets the next workpiece be set up while machining is in progress, and the PALLETECH system with PMC NEO management software. The MPP (MULTI PALLET POOL) stocker is marked as compatible with the VARIAXIS i-700T only.