Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 NEO
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Overview
The Mazak VARIAXIS i-700 NEO sits between the VARIAXIS i-600 NEO and the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO: a 5-axis machining center with a Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) table rated for 1,543 lb (700 kg), an 18,000 rpm CAT No.40 spindle, and 25 in (635 mm) of X, 43 in (1,092 mm) of Y and 24 in (610 mm) of Z.
Its neighbours show what the size buys. The VARIAXIS i-600 NEO has the same spindle ratings and rapids with a 1,102 lb (500 kg) table load and travels of 20 in (508 mm), 36 in (914 mm) and 20 in (508 mm). The VARIAXIS i-800 NEO is a different kind of machine, with a CAT No.50 spindle at 10,000 rpm, 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous, a 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) load and rapids of 1,890 ipm (48 m/min). Of the three, the i-700 NEO is the largest that keeps the 18,000 rpm spindle and the 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) rapids in X and Y.
The workpiece envelope is Ø33.46 in (850 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm), wider than the table by a clear margin. The spindle nose travels from 4 in (102 mm) to 28 in (711 mm) above the table, and tools up to 14 in (356 mm) long fit the 30-tool magazine, so deep pockets and long-reach tools are within range on a part of full height.
For loading, Mazak offers a 2-pallet changer as an option in the VARIAXIS i NEO series, and lists MPP (MULTI PALLET POOL) and the modular PALLETECH system for more pallets. Hydraulic fixture preparation is optional too: up to 9 ports on the single table version, or 4 ports inside the machine and 8 on the setup station with the pallet changer. The machine measures 94 in (2,388 mm) × 175 in (4,445 mm) and stands 136 in (3,454 mm) high, so check door and ceiling clearance on the way in.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Size | Ø33.46 in (850 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 1,543 lb (700 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 | 14 in (356 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 18 lb (8 kg) |
| X-Axis Travel | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 43 in (1,092 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 24 in (610 mm) |
| A Axis Range | -120° - +30° |
| Spindle Nose to Table | 4 in (102 mm) to 28 in (711 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 | 94 in (2,388 mm) × 175 in (4,445 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothAi) |
| Machine Height | 136 in (3,454 mm) |
Specifications sourced from mazak.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Workpiece envelope of Ø33.46 in (850 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) with a 1,543 lb (700 kg) table load
- Same 18,000 rpm, 26 kW (35 HP) continuous spindle as the VARIAXIS i-600 NEO on a larger table
- 43 in (1,092 mm) of Y travel, with 25 in (635 mm) in X and 24 in (610 mm) in Z
- Tool length up to 14 in (356 mm) and a spindle nose range of 4 in (102 mm) to 28 in (711 mm)
- 2-pallet changer, MPP and PALLETECH are offered in the VARIAXIS i NEO series
Limitations
- Continuous torque is 76 ft-lb (103 Nm), far below the 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous of the CAT No.50 VARIAXIS i-800 NEO
- The machine is 136 in (3,454 mm) high, which can exceed door and ceiling clearance in older buildings
- Tool weight is limited to 18 lb (8 kg) and diameter to Ø4 in (102 mm) with the magazine full
- The 2-pallet changer and hydraulic fixture preparation are options, not part of the base machine
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Size. The VARIAXIS i-600 NEO has a Ø23.62 in (600 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) table, a 1,102 lb (500 kg) load and travels of 20 in (508 mm), 36 in (914 mm) and 20 in (508 mm). The i-700 NEO has a Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) table, a 1,543 lb (700 kg) load and travels of 25 in (635 mm), 43 in (1,092 mm) and 24 in (610 mm). Spindle ratings and rapids are the same.
02
When the work needs torque or table load more than speed. The VARIAXIS i-800 NEO has a CAT No.50 spindle with 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous at up to 10,000 rpm and a 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) table load. The i-700 NEO has a CAT No.40 spindle with 76 ft-lb (103 Nm) continuous at up to 18,000 rpm and a 1,543 lb (700 kg) load.
03
Up to Ø33.46 in (850 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) and 1,543 lb (700 kg), fixture included, on a Ø27.56 in (700 mm) × 19.69 in (500 mm) table. The A axis tilts from -120° to +30°, and the spindle nose is 4 in (102 mm) to 28 in (711 mm) from the table.
04
Mazak lists a 2-pallet changer as an option in the VARIAXIS i NEO series, so the next workpiece can be set up while the current one is machined. With it, hydraulic fixture preparation provides 4 ports inside the machine and 8 ports on the workpiece setup station. MPP (MULTI PALLET POOL) and PALLETECH are also offered in the series.
05
The footprint is 94 in (2,388 mm) × 175 in (4,445 mm) with the MAZATROL SmoothAi control, and the height is 136 in (3,454 mm). The footprint is given for the base machine, so a pallet changer or a larger tool magazine will add to it. Measure the route into the building against the height before delivery.
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