Mazak VARIAXIS i-600 NEO

Est. $350,000 - $500,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · mazak.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

20 in (508 mm)

Y Travel

36 in (914 mm)

Z Travel

20 in (508 mm)

Max Spindle

18,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT No.40

Tool Capacity

30 tools

How much does the Mazak VARIAXIS i-600 NEO cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$350,000 - $500,000

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-600 NEO is a 5-axis machining center with a Ø23.62 in (600 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) table that carries 1,102 lb (500 kg), an 18,000 rpm CAT No.40 spindle and travels of 20 in (508 mm) in X, 36 in (914 mm) in Y and 20 in (508 mm) in Z. It belongs to the VARIAXIS i NEO series, which Mazak builds on a full gantry construction.

The spindle carries most of the argument. It is rated 26 kW (35 HP) continuous and 30 kW (40 HP) at 40% ED, with 76 ft-lb (103 Nm) continuous torque and 88.5 ft-lb (120 Nm) at 40% ED. The VARIAXIS C-600 has the same table and the same 1,102 lb (500 kg) load with 12,000 rpm, 11 kW (15 HP) continuous and 42 ft-lb (57 Nm) continuous. The i-600 NEO therefore offers well over twice the continuous power and half as much speed again on a table of equal size, at 28,660 lb (13,000 kg).

A workpiece up to Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 17.72 in (450 mm) fits, larger in diameter than the table. The A axis tilts from -120° to +30°, and the spindle nose sits 3 in (76 mm) to 23 in (584 mm) from the table. The machine is narrow and deep at 88 in (2,235 mm) × 175 in (4,445 mm), a shape that pays off when several stand side by side. One size up, the VARIAXIS i-700 NEO takes 1,543 lb (700 kg) on a Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) table with the same spindle ratings.

The magazine holds 30 tools as standard, and Mazak lists 40, 80 and 120-tool options for the series along with a multiple drum magazine. For workholding, preparation for hydraulic fixtures is optional, with up to 9 ports on the single table version. High-speed and high-torque spindle options, a 2-pallet changer, MPP and PALLETECH are offered in the series as well.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	Ø23.62 in (600 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm)
Max Workpiece Size	Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 17.72 in (450 mm)
Max Table Load	1,102 lb (500 kg)
Spindle Taper	CAT No.40
Max Spindle Speed	18,000 rpm
Spindle Torque Intermittent	88.5 ft-lb (120 Nm) (40% ED)
Spindle Torque	76 ft-lb (103 Nm) continuous
Spindle Power Intermittent	30 kW (40 HP) (40% ED)
Spindle Motor Power	26 kW (35 HP) continuous
Tool Capacity	30 tools
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Ø4 in (102 mm)
Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty)	Ø5 in (127 mm)
Max Tool Length	12 in (305 mm)
Max Tool Weight	18 lb (8 kg)
X-Axis Travel	20 in (508 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	36 in (914 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	20 in (508 mm)
A Axis Range	-120° - +30°
Spindle Nose to Table	3 in (76 mm) to 23 in (584 mm)
Rapid Traverse X	2,362 ipm (60 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Y	2,362 ipm (60 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z	2,205 ipm (56 m/min)
Floor Space Required	88 in (2,235 mm) × 175 in (4,445 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothAi)
Machine Height	127 in (3,226 mm)
Machine Weight	28,660 lb (13,000 kg)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

18,000 rpm spindle rated 26 kW (35 HP) continuous and 76 ft-lb (103 Nm) continuous
1,102 lb (500 kg) table load and a workpiece envelope of Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 17.72 in (450 mm)
Rapids of 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) in X and Y and 2,205 ipm (56 m/min) in Z, against 1,654 ipm (42 m/min) on the VARIAXIS C-600
Narrow 88 in (2,235 mm) frontage on a footprint of 88 in (2,235 mm) × 175 in (4,445 mm)
Standard 30-tool magazine with 40, 80 and 120-tool options in the series
Optional preparation for hydraulic fixtures with up to 9 ports on the single table version

Limitations

X travel is 20 in (508 mm); the long axis is Y at 36 in (914 mm)
Tools are limited to 12 in (305 mm) in length and 18 lb (8 kg), which caps long boring tools and heavy face mills
Table load of 1,102 lb (500 kg), against 1,543 lb (700 kg) on the VARIAXIS i-700 NEO
The 2-pallet changer, hydraulic fixture preparation and the multiple drum magazine are options

Best For

5-axis parts up to Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 17.72 in (450 mm) and 1,102 lb (500 kg) Aluminium work at up to 18,000 rpm with 26 kW (35 HP) continuous behind it Steel parts that need 76 ft-lb (103 Nm) of continuous torque from a 40-taper spindle Rows of machines where an 88 in (2,235 mm) width saves aisle length

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VARIAXIS i-600 NEO differ from the VARIAXIS C-600?

Both have a Ø23.62 in (600 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) table and a 1,102 lb (500 kg) load. The VARIAXIS C-600 has a 12,000 rpm spindle rated 11 kW (15 HP) continuous, rapids of 1,654 ipm (42 m/min) and a weight of 22,046 lb (10,000 kg). The i-600 NEO has 18,000 rpm, 26 kW (35 HP) continuous, 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) rapids in X and Y and weighs 28,660 lb (13,000 kg).

02 What are the spindle ratings of the VARIAXIS i-600 NEO?

The CAT No.40 spindle reaches 18,000 rpm. Power is 26 kW (35 HP) continuous and 30 kW (40 HP) at 40% ED. Torque is 76 ft-lb (103 Nm) continuous and 88.5 ft-lb (120 Nm) at 40% ED. Mazak states that high-speed and high-torque spindle options are available in the VARIAXIS i NEO series.

03 How many tools does the VARIAXIS i-600 NEO hold?

The standard magazine holds 30 tools, and Mazak lists 40, 80 and 120-tool options for the series, plus a multiple drum tool magazine that loads tools automatically into the magazine next to the machine. A tool can be Ø4 in (102 mm), or Ø5 in (127 mm) with adjacent pockets empty, 12 in (305 mm) long and 18 lb (8 kg).

04 What workholding and pallet options are there for the VARIAXIS i-600 NEO?

Mazak lists preparation for hydraulic fixtures as an option in the series: up to 9 ports for the single table version, or 4 ports inside the machine and 8 ports on the workpiece setup station for the 2-pallet changer version. The 2-pallet changer is itself an option, and MPP (MULTI PALLET POOL) and the PALLETECH system are offered for larger installations.

05 How much floor space does the VARIAXIS i-600 NEO take?

The footprint is 88 in (2,235 mm) × 175 in (4,445 mm) with the MAZATROL SmoothAi control, the height is 127 in (3,226 mm) and the weight is 28,660 lb (13,000 kg). The table gives these figures for the base machine, so allow extra room for a pallet changer or a larger magazine if either is ordered.