Mazak VC-500A/2PC
This model was not found in Yamazaki Mazak's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-02 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Mazak VC-500A/2PC cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Yamazaki Mazak. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Mazak VC-500A/2PC is a compact 40-taper vertical machining center with a two-pallet changer. Listed travels are 560 × 410 × 460 mm (22.0 × 16.1 × 18.1 in), and each pallet measures 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) and carries 300 kg (661 lb). The model is not in Mazak's current lineup, so read what follows as a guide to assessing a used machine and confirm the figures against its own documents.
The pallet changer is the reason to choose this machine over a fixed-table one. The listed pallet change takes about 8 seconds and the tool change is listed at 1.6 seconds chip-to-chip from a 30-tool arm-type changer, so the spindle is idle only briefly while the operator unloads and reloads the pallet outside the work area. On short-cycle parts that is where the output comes from: loading time stops being part of the cycle.
The envelope is small. X travel of 560 mm (22.0 in) is only a little more than the 500 mm (19.7 in) pallet length, and Y travel of 410 mm (16.1 in) is about the same as the pallet depth. Fixture and part together have to stay inside 300 kg (661 lb), which points to small prismatic parts on plate fixtures.
The listed spindle is 12,000 RPM on a CAT No. 40 taper at 18.5 kW (25 hp); the table does not say whether that is a continuous or a short-time rating. Rapids are 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z, on linear roller guides. Through-spindle coolant at 20 bar is listed as standard and the listed control is MAZATROL SmoothG. Weight is given as approximately 6,200 kg (13,669 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 560 mm (22.0 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 460 mm (18.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT No. 40 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (arm-type ATC) |
| Tool Change Time | 1.6 seconds (chip-to-chip) |
| Pallet Size | 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) |
| Pallet Count | 2 |
| Pallet Load Capacity | 300 kg (661 lb) per pallet |
| Pallet Change Time | 8 seconds approx. |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Through Spindle Coolant | 20 bar standard |
| CNC Control | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Guide Type | Linear roller guides (all axes) |
| Machine Weight | 6,200 kg (13,669 lb) approx. |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Two pallets of 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in), with a listed pallet change of about 8 seconds
- Tool change listed at 1.6 seconds chip-to-chip from a 30-tool arm-type changer
- 12,000 RPM CAT No. 40 spindle listed at 18.5 kW (25 hp)
- Through-spindle coolant at 20 bar listed as standard
- Rapids of 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in X and Y on linear roller guides
Limitations
- Not in Mazak's current lineup; the listed figures need confirming on the machine
- Each pallet carries 300 kg (661 lb), fixture included
- X travel is 560 mm (22.0 in) and Y is 410 mm (16.1 in), so only small parts fit
- The 18.5 kW (25 hp) power figure comes with no duty rating and no torque figure
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No, it is not in Mazak's current lineup. The figures on this page are the listed ones, so a buyer of a used machine should check travels, spindle and pallet data against the machine's nameplate and documents.
02
There are two pallets, each listed at 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) with a load capacity of 300 kg (661 lb) per pallet. The listed pallet change time is about 8 seconds.
03
The VC-500C/2PC is the larger machine: listed travels of 762 × 510 × 510 mm (30.0 × 20.1 × 20.1 in), pallets of 630 x 500 mm (24.8 x 19.7 in) and 400 kg (882 lb) per pallet, with a pallet change of about 10 seconds. The VC-500A/2PC is listed at 560 × 410 × 460 mm (22.0 × 16.1 × 18.1 in) with 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) pallets. The listed spindle and tool changer are the same on both.
04
A 12,000 RPM spindle with a CAT No. 40 taper at 18.5 kW (25 hp), with no duty rating stated, and a 30-tool arm-type changer with a listed tool change of 1.6 seconds chip-to-chip. Through-spindle coolant at 20 bar is listed as standard.
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