The Mazak VARIAXIS i-300 AWC is an industrial-grade 5-Axis Machining Centers powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 5-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Mazak VARIAXIS i-300 AWC: 5-axis cell with Auto Work Changer, 32-position stocker, 145 tools, 12,000 rpm spindle and 143 lb (65 kg) workpieces.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Mazak (Japan) |
| Machine Type | 5-Axis Machining Centers |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 5-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Rating | 15.0 kW |
| Spindle Taper Interface | CAT No.40 |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 143 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 145 Tool Stations |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 28,660 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Max Workpiece Size | Ø13.78 in (350 mm) × 12.40 in (315 mm) |
| Table Work Holder Diameter | Ø5 in (127 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 143 lb (65 kg) |
| Table Work Stocker | 32 |
| Spindle Taper | CAT No.40 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque Intermittent | 53 ft-lb (72 Nm) (40% ED) |
| Spindle Torque | 39 ft-lb (53 Nm) continuous |
| Spindle Power Intermittent | 22 kW (30 HP) (40% ED) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW (20 HP) continuous |
| Tool Capacity | 145 tools |
| Max Tool Diameter | Ø4 in (102 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Empty | Ø5 in (127 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 14 in (356 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 18 lb (8 kg) |
| X-Axis Travel | 14 in (356 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 22 in (559 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| A Axis Range | -120° - +30° |
| Spindle Nose To Table | 4 in (102 mm) to 24 in (610 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 2,362 ipm (60 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 2,205 ipm (56 m/min) |
| Footprint | 135 in (3,429 mm) × 156 in (3,962 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothAi) |
| Machine Height | 117 in (2,972 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 28,660 lb (13,000 kg) |
Our best estimate for the Mazak VARIAXIS i-300 AWC is $350,000 - $550,000. This is an estimate for a 5-axis machining centers in this class, not a quote from Yamazaki Mazak; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/mazak-variaxis-i-300-awc#price; the request is passed to Yamazaki Mazak or an authorised dealer.
AWC is Mazak's Auto Work Changer. Materials stored in the work stocker are carried into the machine by a loader that moves vertically, moves horizontally and rotates. After machining they are removed and stored in the stocker again. Loading and unloading follow the set schedule in sequence, so the machine keeps cutting without an operator at the loading station.
The work stocker is listed with 32 positions. Mazak states that after the initial installation it can be expanded from 32 to 40, depending on production. The tool magazine holds 145 tools, so a full stocker of different jobs can usually be covered without changing tools by hand.
The maximum workpiece is Ø13.78 in (350 mm) × 12.40 in (315 mm). The transportable weight is 143 lb (65 kg), and Mazak states that this includes the work holder, whose diameter is Ø5 in (127 mm). Subtract the weight of the holder and fixture to find the real limit for the part.
The VARIAXIS i-500 has the same 14 in (356 mm), 22 in (559 mm) and 20 in (508 mm) travels and the same 15 kW (20 HP) continuous, 12,000 rpm spindle, with 30 tools, a 661 lb (300 kg) table load and a weight of 17,637 lb (8,000 kg). The AWC machine adds the work changer, the stocker and 145 tools, and weighs 28,660 lb (13,000 kg).
Smooth AWC is the setup management and automatic operation software for the VARIAXIS i-300 AWC, incorporated in the MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC and listed as standard. On a 19-inch touch panel it shows a system monitoring screen, the production schedule and a list of missing and unnecessary tools, and it displays setup instructions during automatic operation.
