Mazak VARIAXIS i-800 NEO

Est. $500,000 - $700,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · mazak.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

30 in (762 mm)

Y Travel

35 in (889 mm)

Z Travel

24 in (610 mm)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT No.50

Tool Capacity

30 tools

How much does the Mazak VARIAXIS i-800 NEO cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$500,000 - $700,000

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-800 NEO is a 5-axis machining center with a CAT No.50 spindle, a Ø31.50 in (800 mm) × 24.80 in (630 mm) table and a 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) table load. Linear travels are 30 in (762 mm) in X, 35 in (889 mm) in Y and 24 in (610 mm) in Z, and the A-axis ranges from -120° to +30°. Mazak places it in the VARIAXIS i NEO group, which it describes as a full gantry construction.

The spindle runs to 10,000 rpm and is rated 30 kW (40 HP) continuous with 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) of continuous torque. The 40% ED ratings are 37 kW (50 HP) and 258 ft-lb (350 Nm). Those figures describe a roughing spindle for steel and cast iron more than a finishing spindle for small cutters. The VARIAXIS i-700 NEO shows the other side of the trade: CAT No.40, 18,000 rpm and 76 ft-lb (103 Nm) continuous. Mazak says high-speed and high-torque spindle options exist in the series, but the table for this model gives only the 10,000 rpm figures.

The maximum workpiece is Ø39.37 in (1,000 mm) × 16.34 in (415 mm), wider than the table itself, so swing decides what fits. Height is the tighter limit. A 16.34 in (415 mm) part sits inside 24 in (610 mm) of Z travel, with the spindle nose between 7 in (178 mm) and 31 in (787 mm) from the table, and a tall fixture eats directly into that. Rapids are 1,890 ipm (48 m/min) on X, Y and Z.

The magazine holds 30 tools. Each can be up to Ø5 in (127 mm), or Ø8 in (203 mm) with the adjacent pockets empty, 16 in (406 mm) long and 44 lb (20 kg). For the series, Mazak names 40, 80 and 120-tool magazines as options, along with a 2-pallet changer, the MPP (MULTI PALLET POOL) and a modular PALLETECH system. The machine weighs 39,859 lb (18,080 kg) and occupies 106 in (2,692 mm) × 193 in (4,902 mm) with the MAZATROL SmoothAi control, standing 138 in (3,505 mm) high.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	Ø31.50 in (800 mm) × 24.80 in (630 mm)
Max Workpiece Size	Ø39.37 in (1,000 mm) × 16.34 in (415 mm)
Max Table Load	2,205 lb (1,000 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	16 in (406 mm)
Max Tool Weight	44 lb (20 kg)
X-Axis Travel	30 in (762 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	35 in (889 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	24 in (610 mm)
A Axis Range	-120° - +30°
Spindle Nose to Table	7 in (178 mm) to 31 in (787 mm)
Rapid Traverse X	1,890 ipm (48 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Y	1,890 ipm (48 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z	1,890 ipm (48 m/min)
Floor Space Required	106 in (2,692 mm) × 193 in (4,902 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothAi)
Machine Height	138 in (3,505 mm)
Machine Weight	39,859 lb (18,080 kg)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

CAT No.50 spindle rated 30 kW (40 HP) continuous and 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous, rising to 37 kW (50 HP) and 258 ft-lb (350 Nm) at 40% ED
2,205 lb (1,000 kg) table load on a Ø31.50 in (800 mm) × 24.80 in (630 mm) table, against 1,543 lb (700 kg) on the VARIAXIS i-700 NEO
Maximum workpiece of Ø39.37 in (1,000 mm) × 16.34 in (415 mm), with 35 in (889 mm) of Y travel behind it
Magazine accepts tools of 44 lb (20 kg) and 16 in (406 mm) length, and Ø8 in (203 mm) cutters when the adjacent pockets are left empty
Mazak names 40, 80 and 120-tool magazines, a 2-pallet changer, MPP and PALLETECH as options for the series

Limitations

Top speed is 10,000 rpm, against 18,000 rpm on the CAT No.40 VARIAXIS i-700 NEO, which limits small-tool work in aluminium
Workpiece height stops at 16.34 in (415 mm), so tall parts and stacked fixtures do not fit even though Z travel is 24 in (610 mm)
With all 30 pockets filled, cutters are limited to Ø5 in (127 mm); the larger magazines are options
Installation needs 106 in (2,692 mm) × 193 in (4,902 mm) of floor, 138 in (3,505 mm) of height and a floor that carries 39,859 lb (18,080 kg)
The 2-pallet changer and the preparation for hydraulic fixtures are options in the series, not part of the base machine

Best For

Steel and cast-iron parts that need 50-taper roughing torque in a five-sided setup Parts up to Ø39.37 in (1,000 mm) across and 16.34 in (415 mm) tall Heavy tooling: face mills and boring tools up to 44 lb (20 kg) and Ø8 in (203 mm) Production cells built around the optional 2-pallet changer, MPP or PALLETECH

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size workpiece does the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO take?

Up to Ø39.37 in (1,000 mm) in diameter and 16.34 in (415 mm) in height, with a table load of 2,205 lb (1,000 kg). The table itself is Ø31.50 in (800 mm) × 24.80 in (630 mm), and the spindle nose travels between 7 in (178 mm) and 31 in (787 mm) from the table, so fixture height comes out of the part height available.

02 What are the spindle ratings of the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO?

The CAT No.50 spindle turns at up to 10,000 rpm. Power is 30 kW (40 HP) continuous and 37 kW (50 HP) at 40% ED. Torque is 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous and 258 ft-lb (350 Nm) at 40% ED. Size long roughing cuts on the continuous figures and treat the 40% ED figures as short-duty headroom.

03 How does the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO compare with the VARIAXIS i-700 NEO?

The VARIAXIS i-700 NEO is the faster, lighter-duty machine: CAT No.40, 18,000 rpm, 26 kW (35 HP) continuous, 76 ft-lb (103 Nm) continuous and a 1,543 lb (700 kg) table load, with rapids of 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) in X and Y. The VARIAXIS i-800 NEO trades speed for a CAT No.50 spindle with 176 ft-lb (239 Nm) continuous and a 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) table load. Y travel is 43 in (1,092 mm) on the VARIAXIS i-700 NEO against 35 in (889 mm) here.

04 What tool sizes fit the magazine?

The magazine in Mazak's table holds 30 tools. A tool can be up to Ø5 in (127 mm) in diameter with neighbouring pockets occupied, Ø8 in (203 mm) with the adjacent pockets empty, 16 in (406 mm) long and 44 lb (20 kg) in weight. Mazak lists 40, 80 and 120-tool magazines as options for the series.

05 How much floor space does the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO need?

The footprint is 106 in (2,692 mm) wide by 193 in (4,902 mm) long with the MAZATROL SmoothAi control, and the machine is 138 in (3,505 mm) high. Machine weight is 39,859 lb (18,080 kg), so check floor loading and the rigging route as well as the floor area.