Mazak VC-500A/5X
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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/5X cost?
Estimated price range
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 VC-500A/5X is a compact 5-axis vertical machining center: the listed figures give a 500 mm (19.7 in) table, travels of 560 mm (22.0 in) in X, 410 mm (16.1 in) in Y and 460 mm (18.1 in) in Z, and a 12,000 rpm CAT No. 40 spindle. It is not in Mazak's current lineup and may be an older model, so treat what follows as the listed figures and confirm them for the particular machine you are looking at.
Table capacity sets the work. The listed load is 300 kg (661 lb), which has to cover the fixture as well as the part, on a 500 mm (19.7 in) diameter. The A-axis range is +30 to -120 degrees and C rotates a continuous 360 degrees. Because the tilt is lopsided, undercut features have to face the 120-degree side, with C used to bring them round.
Speed between cuts is the strong point of the listed figures. The 30-tool arm-type changer is listed at 1.6 seconds chip-to-chip, and rapids at 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z, on linear roller guides in all axes. The spindle is listed at 18.5 kW (25 hp) with no duty rating beside it and no torque figure, so ask whether that is a continuous or a short-time value before comparing it with another machine. The listed control is the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC.
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) |
| A Axis Range | +30 to -120 degrees |
| C Axis Range | 360 degrees continuous |
| Table Diameter | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 300 kg (661 lb) |
| 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) |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| CNC Control | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Guide Type | Linear roller guides (all axes) |
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
- Listed tool change of 1.6 seconds chip-to-chip from a 30-tool arm-type changer
- Rapids listed at 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z
- 12,000 rpm CAT No. 40 spindle listed at 18.5 kW (25 hp)
- A-axis range of +30 to -120 degrees with continuous 360 degrees of C rotation
- Linear roller guides are listed on all axes
Limitations
- Table load is listed at 300 kg (661 lb), fixture included
- The 18.5 kW (25 hp) spindle figure carries no duty rating, and no torque figure is listed
- A tilt reaches only 30 degrees on one side, so deep tilts work in one direction
- Not in Mazak's current lineup, so the listed figures need confirming for any machine on offer
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
It is not in Mazak's current lineup and may be an older model. The figures on this page are the listed ones for the VC-500A/5X. If you are looking at a used machine, check its own documentation for the travels, spindle rating and options actually fitted.
02
The listed table is 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter with a 300 kg (661 lb) load capacity. Listed travels are 560 mm (22.0 in) in X, 410 mm (16.1 in) in Y and 460 mm (18.1 in) in Z. The load figure has to cover the fixture and any workholding as well as the part.
03
The listed tool change time is 1.6 seconds chip-to-chip, from an arm-type changer holding 30 tools. Listed rapids are 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z. Linear roller guides are listed for all axes.
04
The listed spindle is CAT No. 40, 12,000 rpm and 18.5 kW (25 hp). No duty rating is given with the power figure and no torque is listed, so it is not clear whether 18.5 kW (25 hp) is a continuous or a short-time rating.
05
The VC-Ez 16X is a current 5-axis vertical with 28 in (711 mm) of X and 16 in (406 mm) of Y and Z, a CAT No.40 spindle at 12,000 rpm and 30 tools. The listed VC-500A/5X travels are 560 mm (22.0 in), 410 mm (16.1 in) and 460 mm (18.1 in), with the same spindle speed and tool count.
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