Mazak VORTEX i-800V/8
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Mazak VORTEX i-800V/8 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
Mazak's VORTEX i-800V/8 is built for parts up to Ø59.06 in (1,500 mm) across and 59.06 in (1,500 mm) tall, weighing as much as 5,511 lb (2,500 kg), on an 800 mm × 800 mm pallet served by a two-pallet changer. It is the larger pallet-changer frame of the VORTEX i-V series, with 67 in (1,702 mm) of X, 59 in (1,499 mm) of Y and 45 in (1,143 mm) of Z.
Moving up from the smaller frame buys envelope and nothing else. The VORTEX i-630V/6 stops at 56 in (1,422 mm) of X, 41 in (1,041 mm) of Y and Z, and 3,307 lb (1,500 kg). Spindle, magazine and rapids do not change: CAT No.50, 10,000 rpm, 43 tools and 2,047 ipm (52 m/min) on every linear axis. The bigger machine weighs 85,207 lb (38,649 kg), where the VORTEX i-630V/6 weighs 71,980 lb (32,650 kg).
Because the spindle does not grow with the frame, check it against the work. Continuous output is 30 kW (40 HP) and 183 ft-lb (248 Nm); the 40% ED figures are 37 kW (50 HP) and 260 ft-lb (353 Nm). Large steel or cast iron parts with long roughing passes may justify the 5000 rpm high-torque spindle Mazak lists as a series option, and a 15000 rpm HSK-T100 spindle is the option for non-ferrous and difficult-to-cut materials. The B-axis covers -30° to +120°.
Deep parts are helped by the tool limits: 26 in (660 mm) of tool length, Ø5 in (127 mm) of diameter with a full magazine or Ø10 in (254 mm) with the neighbouring pockets empty, and 66 lb (30 kg) per tool. Plan the building around a 212 in (5,385 mm) × 344 in (8,738 mm) footprint, quoted with the MAZATROL SmoothAi control, and 157 in (3,988 mm) of machine height before any crane clearance.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Workpiece Size | Ø59.06 in (1,500 mm) × 59.06 in (1,500 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 5,511 lb (2,500 kg) |
| Spindle Taper | CAT No.50 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque Intermittent | 260 ft-lb (353 Nm) (40% ED) |
| Spindle Torque | 183 ft-lb (248 Nm) continuous |
| Spindle Power Intermittent | 37 kW (50 HP) (40% ED) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 kW (40 HP) continuous |
| Tool Capacity | 43 tools |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø5 in (127 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | Ø10 in (254 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 66 lb (30 kg) |
| X-Axis Travel | 67 in (1,702 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 59 in (1,499 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 45 in (1,143 mm) |
| B Axis Range | -30° - +120° |
| Rapid Traverse X | 2,047 ipm (52 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 2,047 ipm (52 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 2,047 ipm (52 m/min) |
| Floor Space Required | 212 in (5,385 mm) × 344 in (8,738 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothAi) |
| Machine Height | 157 in (3,988 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 85,207 lb (38,649 kg) |
Specifications sourced from mazak.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Takes workpieces up to Ø59.06 in (1,500 mm) × 59.06 in (1,500 mm) and 5,511 lb (2,500 kg)
- 59 in (1,499 mm) of Y travel, against 41 in (1,041 mm) on the VORTEX i-630V/6
- 26 in (660 mm) maximum tool length for deep features
- 800 mm × 800 mm pallet with a 2 pallet changer in Mazak's configuration
- Rapids stay at 2,047 ipm (52 m/min) on all three linear axes in the larger frame
Limitations
- Same 30 kW (40 HP) continuous spindle as the VORTEX i-630V/6, so the larger envelope brings no extra power
- 43 tools for parts of this size; more capacity needs the series Tool Transport System or TOOL HIVE
- A full magazine limits tool diameter to Ø5 in (127 mm)
- 85,207 lb (38,649 kg) and a 212 in (5,385 mm) × 344 in (8,738 mm) footprint call for a prepared foundation
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Up to Ø59.06 in (1,500 mm) in diameter and 59.06 in (1,500 mm) in height, with a maximum table load of 5,511 lb (2,500 kg). The pallet is 800 mm × 800 mm, and the axis travels are 67 in (1,702 mm) in X, 59 in (1,499 mm) in Y and 45 in (1,143 mm) in Z.
02
No. The VORTEX i-630V/6 and this machine both have a CAT No.50 spindle at 10,000 rpm rated 30 kW (40 HP) and 183 ft-lb (248 Nm) continuous. On the i-800V/8 the 40% ED ratings are 37 kW (50 HP) and 260 ft-lb (353 Nm). What the larger frame adds is travel, part size and table load.
03
The magazine holds 43 tools. A tool can be up to Ø5 in (127 mm) in diameter with every pocket full, or Ø10 in (254 mm) when the adjacent pockets are left empty. Maximum length is 26 in (660 mm) and maximum weight is 66 lb (30 kg).
04
The footprint is 212 in (5,385 mm) × 344 in (8,738 mm), width by length, as Mazak quotes it with the MAZATROL SmoothAi control. Machine height is 157 in (3,988 mm) and machine weight is 85,207 lb (38,649 kg). Allow extra headroom for lifting parts onto the pallet.
05
Mazak lists three for the VORTEX i-V series beside the standard CAT No.50, 10000 rpm spindle: a CAT No.50, 5000 rpm spindle for high-torque rough machining of cast iron and steel, an HSK-T100, 15000 rpm spindle for non-ferrous and difficult-to-cut materials, and BIG-PLUS No.50 or HSK-A100 two-face contact versions. All are optional.
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