The Mazak VC-500A/2PC is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Mazak VC-500A/2PC, not in the current lineup: two-pallet 40-taper VMC listed at 560 × 410 × 460 mm travels, 500 x 400 mm pallets, 12,000 RPM.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Mazak (Japan) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Rating | 18.5 kW |
| Spindle Taper Interface | CAT No. 40 |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 30 Tool Stations |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 6,200 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X-Axis Travel | 560 mm (22.0 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 460 mm (18.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT No. 40 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (arm-type ATC) |
| Tool Change Time | 1.6 seconds (chip-to-chip) |
| Pallet Size | 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) |
| Pallet Count | 2 |
| Pallet Load Capacity | 300 kg (661 lb) per pallet |
| Pallet Change Time | 8 seconds approx. |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Through Spindle Coolant | 20 bar standard |
| CNC Control | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Guide Type | Linear roller guides (all axes) |
| Machine Weight | 6,200 kg (13,669 lb) approx. |
Our best estimate for the Mazak VC-500A/2PC is $145,000 - $195,000. This is an estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) 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-vc-500a-2pc#price; the request is passed to Yamazaki Mazak or an authorised dealer.
No, it is not in Mazak's current lineup. The figures on this page are the listed ones, so a buyer of a used machine should check travels, spindle and pallet data against the machine's nameplate and documents.
There are two pallets, each listed at 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) with a load capacity of 300 kg (661 lb) per pallet. The listed pallet change time is about 8 seconds.
The VC-500C/2PC is the larger machine: listed travels of 762 × 510 × 510 mm (30.0 × 20.1 × 20.1 in), pallets of 630 x 500 mm (24.8 x 19.7 in) and 400 kg (882 lb) per pallet, with a pallet change of about 10 seconds. The VC-500A/2PC is listed at 560 × 410 × 460 mm (22.0 × 16.1 × 18.1 in) with 500 x 400 mm (19.7 x 15.7 in) pallets. The listed spindle and tool changer are the same on both.
A 12,000 RPM spindle with a CAT No. 40 taper at 18.5 kW (25 hp), with no duty rating stated, and a 30-tool arm-type changer with a listed tool change of 1.6 seconds chip-to-chip. Through-spindle coolant at 20 bar is listed as standard.
