Mazak VC-Ez
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Mazak VC-Ez 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-Ez series is a range of CAT No.40 vertical machining centers in five models: VC-Ez 16, VC-Ez 20, VC-Ez 20 2PC, VC-Ez 26 and VC-Ez 32. The spindle runs to 12,000 rpm and the series table lists 30 tools. What changes from model to model is the working envelope, with X travel from 30 in (762 mm) to 64.17 in (1,630 mm), Y from 16.14 in (410 mm) to 32.08 in (815 mm) and Z from 20.08 in (510 mm) to 30.12 in (765 mm).
The steps are even enough to size by part. The VC-Ez 16 has 30 in (762 mm) × 16.14 in (410 mm) × 20.08 in (510 mm) of travel over a 37.4 in (950 mm) × 14.17 in (360 mm) table. The VC-Ez 20 moves to 41.34 in (1,050 mm) × 20.08 in (510 mm) × 25 in (635 mm) and a 49.21 in (1,250 mm) × 19.37 in (492 mm) table. The VC-Ez 26 keeps that Z and widens to 50 in (1,270 mm) × 25.98 in (660 mm), with a 55.12 in (1,400 mm) × 24.02 in (610 mm) table. The VC-Ez 32 is the largest at 64.17 in (1,630 mm) × 32.08 in (815 mm) × 30.12 in (765 mm).
Spindle power is published only as a short-term figure, 18 kW (25 HP) to 18.5 kW (25 HP) on a 5 min. rating. A five-minute rating describes bursts, so it should not be set beside the continuous ratings of other machines, and the series table gives neither a continuous rating nor torque.
On construction Mazak is more forthcoming. All linear axes run on what it calls Hybrid MX Roller Guideway Systems, which it credits with more surface contact for load capacity, higher positioning accuracy than boxways and nearly twice their rapid traverse rate. Ball screws are pre-tensioned and supported at each end. The spindle is thermally controlled, and Thermal Shield monitors the castings and ambient conditions to make axis adjustments for part-to-part consistency.
Several things a buyer needs are missing from the series table: rapid rates, table load and tool size limits. Take them from the table of the model under consideration.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Models in Series | 5 models: VC-Ez 16, VC-Ez 20, VC-Ez 20 2PC, VC-Ez 26, VC-Ez 32 |
| Spindle Taper | CAT No.40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor 5min Rating | 18 kW (25 HP) (5 min. Rating) to 18.5 kW (25 HP) (5 min. Rating) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools |
| X-Axis Travel | 30 in (762 mm) to 64.17 in (1,630 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16.14 in (410 mm) to 32.08 in (815 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20.08 in (510 mm) to 30.12 in (765 mm) |
Specifications sourced from mazak.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Five models from 30 in (762 mm) to 64.17 in (1,630 mm) of X travel on one CAT No.40, 12,000 rpm spindle specification
- Roller guideways on all linear axes, which Mazak says give higher positioning accuracy than boxways
- Pre-tensioned ball screws supported at each end
- Thermally controlled spindle and Thermal Shield compensation for part-to-part consistency
- 30 tools listed in the series table
- Y travel reaches 32.08 in (815 mm) and Z 30.12 in (765 mm) on the VC-Ez 32
Limitations
- Spindle power is quoted only on a 5 min. rating, 18 kW (25 HP) to 18.5 kW (25 HP); no continuous rating or torque is given
- 12,000 rpm on every model, with no faster spindle in the series table
- The series table omits rapid traverse, table load and tool size limits
- The VC-Ez 16 table is 14.17 in (360 mm) deep against 16.14 in (410 mm) of Y travel, so wide fixtures overhang it
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Mazak lists five: VC-Ez 16, VC-Ez 20, VC-Ez 20 2PC, VC-Ez 26 and VC-Ez 32. All use a CAT No.40 spindle at 12,000 rpm. Across them X travel runs from 30 in (762 mm) to 64.17 in (1,630 mm), Y from 16.14 in (410 mm) to 32.08 in (815 mm) and Z from 20.08 in (510 mm) to 30.12 in (765 mm).
02
The VC-Ez 16 has 30 in (762 mm) of X, 16.14 in (410 mm) of Y and 20.08 in (510 mm) of Z, with a 37.4 in (950 mm) × 14.17 in (360 mm) table. The VC-Ez 20 has 41.34 in (1,050 mm) of X, 20.08 in (510 mm) of Y and 25 in (635 mm) of Z, with a 49.21 in (1,250 mm) × 19.37 in (492 mm) table. Both list the same 12,000 rpm CAT No.40 spindle and 30 tools.
03
The VC-Ez 26 has 50 in (1,270 mm) × 25.98 in (660 mm) × 25 in (635 mm) of travel and a 55.12 in (1,400 mm) × 24.02 in (610 mm) table. The VC-Ez 32 has 64.17 in (1,630 mm) × 32.08 in (815 mm) × 30.12 in (765 mm) of travel and a table listed at 64.17 in (1,630 mm) × 28.35 in (720 mm).
04
The series table gives 18 kW (25 HP) to 18.5 kW (25 HP) on a 5 min. rating, at up to 12,000 rpm. That is a short-term rating. No continuous power and no torque figure appear in the series table, so ask for the power and torque curve if the work involves long roughing cuts.
05
The series uses Hybrid MX Roller Guideway Systems on all linear axes. Mazak says they offer more surface contact for greater load capacity, higher positioning accuracy than boxways, nearly twice the rapid traverse rate and less contamination of the coolant. The spindle is thermally controlled, and castings and ambient conditions are monitored so the axes can be adjusted.
06
On travel they are close in X and Y: the VC-Ez 20 has 41.34 in (1,050 mm) × 20.08 in (510 mm) and the FJV-250 has 40.16 in (1,020 mm) × 20.08 in (510 mm). Z is 25 in (635 mm) on the VC-Ez 20 and 18.11 in (460 mm) on the FJV-250. Both run to 12,000 rpm with 30 tools; the VC-Ez 20 uses CAT No.40 and the FJV-250 is listed with BT40.
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