Yamazaki Mazak Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Mazak VTC-530/20

Est. $180,000 - $250,000 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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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

2,500 mm (98.4 in)

Y Travel

510 mm (20.1 in)

Z Travel

510 mm (20.1 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 RPM (standard); 15,000 RPM optional

Spindle Taper

BT 40

Tool Capacity

30 (arm-type ATC); 48 optional

How much does the Mazak VTC-530/20 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$180,000 - $250,000

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 VTC-530/20 is the VTC series machine that Mazak singles out for two-zone work: an optional center partition lets it be used as two separate machines, with setup and loading on one side while the other side is cutting. The series uses a fixed table and a traversing spindle, and this model is listed with 2,500 mm (98.4 in) of X travel.

That long X is paired with a short cross section. Y and Z are both listed at 510 mm (20.1 in), so each half of the machine, with the partition in, behaves like a small vertical with its own fixture. Without the partition the full length is open for one long part. Mazak notes that nothing is mounted at the ends of the long table, which lets a workpiece overhang, and that the fixed table takes robots and hydraulic fixtures easily.

Listed capacity figures are a 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table load and a 10,500 kg (23,149 lb) machine weight. The arm-type changer is listed at 30 tools with 48 optional; in two-zone work both jobs draw on that one magazine, so count the tools for both. Rapids are listed at 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) on linear roller guides. Spindle power is listed at 22 kW (30 hp) with no duty rating.

The control is listed as MAZATROL SmoothG. Mazak describes MAZATROL conversational programming for the series, plus a pocket milling cycle with constant cutter engagement and a VFC function for overriding cutting conditions. Mazak's model list for the VTC series names the VTC-200C, VTC-300C and VTC-250D, so confirm the listed figures for the VTC-530/20 in the quotation.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Y-Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
Z-Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM (standard); 15,000 RPM optional
Spindle Taper	BT 40
Spindle Motor Power	22 kW (30 hp)
Tool Capacity	30 (arm-type ATC); 48 optional
Table Size	82.68" × 25"
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Rapid Traverse Rate	42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
Machine Weight	10,500 kg (23,149 lb)
CNC Control	MAZATROL SmoothG
Machine Type	Vertical traveling column
Guide Type	Linear roller guides (all axes)
Tool Shank	CAT No.50
Max Spindle Speed	6000 min-1(rpm)

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

Optional center partition, described by Mazak for the VTC-530/20, lets the machine run as two separate machines
Listed X travel of 2,500 mm (98.4 in) on a fixed table for long workpieces
Table load is listed at 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Rapids listed at 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) on linear roller guides in all axes
30-tool arm-type changer, with 48 tools optional

Limitations

The center partition is an option, not standard equipment
Y and Z travels are both listed at 510 mm (20.1 in), which rules out wide or tall parts
Listed spindle power of 22 kW (30 hp) has no duty rating, and no torque is listed
In two-zone use both setups share one magazine of 30 tools, or 48 with the option

Best For

Two alternating setups with the optional center partition Long narrow parts up to 2,500 mm (98.4 in) in X Robot-tended or hydraulically fixtured production on a fixed table Multiple small parts fixtured in a row

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the center partition on the VTC-530/20 work?

Mazak describes it as an option that allows the VTC-530/20 to be used as two separate machines. Setup, loading and unloading are done on one side of the partition while machining runs on the other, so the spindle does not wait for the operator. Both sides share the same spindle and tool magazine.

02 What are the listed travels of the VTC-530/20?

X travel is listed at 2,500 mm (98.4 in), with 510 mm (20.1 in) in Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) in Z. With the optional center partition fitted, that X length is divided between the two work zones.

03 How much weight can the VTC-530/20 table carry?

The listed table load is 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). The table is fixed, so that weight is not moved during cutting. The machine itself is listed at 10,500 kg (23,149 lb), which is the figure to use for floor loading and rigging.

04 What programming functions does Mazak describe for the VTC series?

MAZATROL conversational programming, in which the operator answers on-screen questions from the workpiece drawing; a pocket milling cycle that keeps a constant angle of engagement between cutter and material; and the VFC function, which stores overridden cutting conditions for use in new programs. The control is listed as MAZATROL SmoothG.