Yamazaki Mazak Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Mazak VCN-430A

Est. $115,000 - $165,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-02

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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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

762 mm (30.0 in)

Y Travel

430 mm (16.9 in)

Z Travel

460 mm (18.1 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

CAT No. 40

Tool Capacity

30 (arm-type ATC); 48 optional

How much does the Mazak VCN-430A cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$115,000 - $165,000

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 VCN-430A is a small 40-taper vertical machining center: listed travels of 762 × 430 × 460 mm (30.0 × 16.9 × 18.1 in) over a 900 x 430 mm (35.4 x 16.9 in) table that carries 400 kg (882 lb). It is not in Mazak's current lineup, so the listed figures are a guide for judging a used machine and need checking against it.

What the listed table describes is a quick machine for its size. Rapids are 42 m/min (1,654 ipm), the tool change is 1.3 seconds tool-to-tool, and the ball screws are listed with core cooling, a measure against screw heating during long runs of fast moves. The spindle has a built-in motor, listed at 12,000 RPM with 15,000 RPM optional, and 15 kW (20 hp). No duty rating or torque accompanies the power figure.

Y travel and table width are both 430 mm (16.9 in), so the spindle reaches the table from front to back. The table is longer than the X travel, 900 mm (35.4 in) against 762 mm (30.0 in), which leaves the ends for clamps. A 400 kg (882 lb) table load suits vises and aluminium fixture plates more than heavy steel tooling.

Through-spindle coolant at 20 bar is listed as standard. The arm-type changer holds 30 tools, with 48 optional, and all axes run on linear roller guides. Weight is given as approximately 5,000 kg (11,023 lb), and the listed control is MAZATROL SmoothG.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	762 mm (30.0 in)
Y-Axis Travel	430 mm (16.9 in)
Z-Axis Travel	460 mm (18.1 in)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Taper	CAT No. 40
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (20 hp)
Spindle Type	Built-in motor
Tool Capacity	30 (arm-type ATC); 48 optional
Tool Change Time	1.3 seconds (tool-to-tool)
Table Size	900 x 430 mm (35.4 x 16.9 in)
Max Table Load	400 kg (882 lb)
Rapid Traverse Rate	42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
Through Spindle Coolant	20 bar standard
CNC Control	MAZATROL SmoothG CNC
Guide Type	Linear roller guides (all axes)
Ball Screw Cooling	Core cooling
Machine Weight	5,000 kg (11,023 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

Tool change listed at 1.3 seconds tool-to-tool with a 30-tool arm-type changer
Rapid traverse of 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) on linear roller guides
Built-in motor spindle listed at 12,000 RPM, with 15,000 RPM optional
Ball screws listed with core cooling
Through-spindle coolant at 20 bar listed as standard

Limitations

Not in Mazak's current lineup; confirm the listed figures on the machine
Table load is 400 kg (882 lb), which heavy fixtures use up quickly
Y travel of 430 mm (16.9 in) limits part depth
The 15 kW (20 hp) spindle figure has no duty rating and no torque beside it
The 48-tool magazine and the 15,000 RPM spindle are options, so a given machine may have neither

Best For

Small parts within 762 × 430 × 460 mm (30.0 × 16.9 × 18.1 in) Short-cycle work with many tool changes at 1.3 seconds tool-to-tool Aluminium milling at up to 12,000 RPM Drilling with 20 bar through-spindle coolant

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Mazak VCN-430A a current model?

No. It is not in Mazak's current lineup. The figures here are the listed ones, so anyone buying a used VCN-430A should verify the spindle speed, the magazine size and the travels on the machine itself.

02 What are the travels and table size of the VCN-430A?

Listed travels are 762 mm (30.0 in) in X, 430 mm (16.9 in) in Y and 460 mm (18.1 in) in Z. The table is 900 x 430 mm (35.4 x 16.9 in) with a maximum load of 400 kg (882 lb).

03 How fast is the tool change on the VCN-430A?

The listed tool change time is 1.3 seconds tool-to-tool. The arm-type changer holds 30 tools as listed, and a 48-tool magazine is shown as an option. On parts with many short operations, that tool change time has more effect on the cycle than the rapids do.

04 What spindle does the VCN-430A have?

A built-in motor spindle with a CAT No. 40 taper, listed at 12,000 RPM with 15,000 RPM optional and 15 kW (20 hp). The table does not say whether the power figure is continuous or short-time, and it lists no torque.

05 How does the VCN-430A compare with the VC-Ez 16?

The two are close in size. 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, on a 37.4 in (950 mm) × 14.17 in (360 mm) table. The VCN-430A is listed at 762 × 430 × 460 mm (30.0 × 16.9 × 18.1 in) with a 900 x 430 mm (35.4 x 16.9 in) table. Both have a 40-taper spindle listed at 12,000 rpm and 30 tools.