Mazak VC-500A/5X AM HWD
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 AM HWD 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 AM HWD pairs a wire-fed additive process, Hot Wire Deposition (HWD), with a 5-axis vertical machining center. The listed feedstock is wire in steel, stainless steel and nickel alloys, and the cutting side is a 12,000 rpm CAT No. 40 spindle fed by a 30-tool arm-type changer. Mazak's current lineup does not show this model, so it may be an older one, and the figures below are the listed ones.
The point of the combination is that metal can be built up on a part and then milled to size without moving it to a second machine. That suits adding bosses or flanges to an existing blank, rebuilding a worn surface, or laying one alloy over another. Two rotary axes, A listed at +30 to -120 degrees and C at 360 degrees continuous, let the deposit be laid on faces that a 3-axis machine could not present to the head.
Whatever is deposited has to stay inside the milling envelope: 560 mm (22.0 in) of X, 410 mm (16.1 in) of Y and 460 mm (18.1 in) of Z over a 500 mm (19.7 in) table listed at 300 kg (661 lb). A part gains mass as it is built, so the load limit applies to the finished weight plus the fixture.
The table says nothing about the additive side beyond the process and the materials. Deposition rate, heat source power and wire size are all missing, and those decide whether the machine suits a given job, so get them from the documentation of any machine on offer. The spindle is listed at 18.5 kW (25 hp) with no duty rating, and the control as 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) |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| CNC Control | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Additive Process | Hot Wire Deposition (HWD) |
| Additive Materials | Steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys (wire feedstock) |
| 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
- Hot Wire Deposition (HWD) and 5-axis milling in one machine, so built-up material is finished in the same setup
- Listed wire feedstock covers steel, stainless steel and nickel alloys
- A range of +30 to -120 degrees and 360 degrees of continuous C bring several faces of a part under the deposition head
- 12,000 rpm CAT No. 40 spindle and a 30-tool arm-type changer for the finishing cuts
Limitations
- No deposition rate, heat source power or wire size is listed, so additive capacity cannot be judged from the table
- Listed materials stop at steel, stainless steel and nickel alloys; aluminium and titanium wire are not on the list
- Work is limited to a 500 mm (19.7 in) table and 300 kg (661 lb), including the mass the deposit adds
- Not in Mazak's current lineup; check the condition and specification of the deposition equipment on any used machine
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It marks the additive version of the machine. The listed additive process is Hot Wire Deposition (HWD), in which wire feedstock is melted onto the part. The same machine then mills the deposit with its 12,000 rpm CAT No. 40 spindle, so building and finishing happen in one setup.
02
The listed additive materials are steel, stainless steel and nickel alloys, all as wire feedstock. No other materials are listed. The table gives no wire diameter, deposition rate or heat source power, so those need to be confirmed for a specific machine.
03
The listed table is 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter with a 300 kg (661 lb) capacity, and 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. Count the weight of the deposited metal and the fixture against the 300 kg (661 lb) limit.
04
The listed spindle is CAT No. 40 at 12,000 rpm and 18.5 kW (25 hp), with no duty rating given. The arm-type changer holds 30 tools. Listed 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 in all axes.
05
It is not in Mazak's current lineup and may be an older model. The figures here are the listed ones. For a used machine, the state of the wire deposition equipment matters as much as the machining center itself, so ask for its service history and documentation.
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