Mazak VCN-500
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 VCN-500 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 VCN-500 is a 40-taper vertical machining center with listed travels of 1,050 mm (41.3 in) in X, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) in Z. It is not in Mazak's current lineup and may be an older model, so treat every figure here as a listed figure and confirm it against the nameplate and manual of the machine you are offered.
The listed table measures 1,200 x 500 mm (47.2 x 19.7 in). That is longer than the X travel and exactly as deep as the Y travel, so the spindle covers the full depth of the table while the ends stay free for clamps and stops. The load limit is the figure to watch: 800 kg (1,764 lb). A row of vises, or a fixture plate with a rotary table on it, uses that up quickly, so add the weights before committing a job.
The spindle is listed as a built-in motor type running to 12,000 RPM, with 15,000 RPM as an option, and 18.5 kW (25 hp). No duty rating or torque figure accompanies that power, so it says little about low-speed roughing. Tool handling is the stronger part of the table: a 30-tool arm-type changer at 1.3 seconds tool-to-tool, with 48 tools optional, and through-spindle coolant listed as standard at 20 bar with 70 bar optional.
Rapids are listed at 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) on linear roller guides in all axes, with core-cooled ball screws, and the control is given as MAZATROL SmoothG CNC. Machine weight is approximately 6,500 kg (14,330 lb). For scale, the FJV-250 covers a similar envelope of 40.16 in (1,020 mm) × 20.08 in (510 mm) × 18.11 in (460 mm) at the same 12,000 rpm, but with a 2,645 lb (1,200 kg) table load.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,050 mm (41.3 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT No. 40 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 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 | 1,200 x 500 mm (47.2 x 19.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Through Spindle Coolant | 20 bar standard (70 bar optional) |
| CNC Control | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Guide Type | Linear roller guides (all axes) |
| Ball Screw Cooling | Core cooling |
| Machine Weight | 6,500 kg (14,330 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
- 30-tool arm-type changer listed at 1.3 seconds tool-to-tool, with a 48-tool magazine as an option
- Through-spindle coolant is listed as standard at 20 bar, and 70 bar is available as an option
- Linear roller guides on all axes and core-cooled ball screws, with rapids listed at 42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
- Built-in motor spindle listed at 12,000 RPM, with a 15,000 RPM option for small tools
Limitations
- Table load is listed at only 800 kg (1,764 lb) on a 1,200 x 500 mm (47.2 x 19.7 in) table
- Not in Mazak's current lineup, so the listed figures need checking against the actual machine and its manual
- The 18.5 kW (25 hp) spindle power has no duty rating and no torque is listed, so roughing capacity cannot be judged from the table
- The 15,000 RPM spindle, the 48-tool magazine and 70 bar coolant are options that a given machine may not have
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The VCN-500 is not in Mazak's current lineup and may be an older model. The figures on this page are the listed ones: 1,050 mm (41.3 in) of X, 500 mm (19.7 in) of Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z. If you are looking at a second-hand machine, check the travels, spindle and options against its own nameplate and manual.
02
The listed table is 1,200 x 500 mm (47.2 x 19.7 in) and carries 800 kg (1,764 lb). Travels are 1,050 mm (41.3 in) in X, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) in Z. A part can run the full depth of the table, but the load limit, more than the envelope, usually decides whether a heavy job fits.
03
The listed spindle is a built-in motor type with a CAT No. 40 taper, 12,000 RPM as standard and 15,000 RPM as an option, at 18.5 kW (25 hp). The table gives no duty rating for the power and no torque, so ask for the spindle output chart of the specific machine before planning heavy cuts.
04
The standard magazine is listed at 30 tools with an arm-type changer and a 1.3 seconds tool-to-tool time. A 48-tool magazine is listed as an option, so a given machine may have either. Check which one is fitted, because it cannot be read from the model name.
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