The Mazak VC-500A/5X is an industrial-grade 5-Axis Machining Centers powered by the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 5-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Mazak VC-500A/5X 5-axis vertical: 560 x 410 x 460 mm travels, 500 mm (19.7 in) table, 300 kg load, 12,000 rpm CAT No. 40 spindle, 30 tools.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Mazak (Japan) |
| Machine Type | 5-Axis Machining Centers |
| CNC Controller System | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 5-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) |
| 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) |
| A Axis Range | +30 to -120 degrees |
| C Axis Range | 360 degrees continuous |
| Table Diameter | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 300 kg (661 lb) |
| 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) |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| CNC Control | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Guide Type | Linear roller guides (all axes) |
Our best estimate for the Mazak VC-500A/5X is $195,000 - $265,000. 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-vc-500a-5x#price; the request is passed to Yamazaki Mazak or an authorised dealer.
It is not in Mazak's current lineup and may be an older model. The figures on this page are the listed ones for the VC-500A/5X. If you are looking at a used machine, check its own documentation for the travels, spindle rating and options actually fitted.
The listed table is 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter with a 300 kg (661 lb) load capacity. Listed travels are 560 mm (22.0 in) in X, 410 mm (16.1 in) in Y and 460 mm (18.1 in) in Z. The load figure has to cover the fixture and any workholding as well as the part.
The listed tool change time is 1.6 seconds chip-to-chip, from an arm-type changer holding 30 tools. Listed rapids are 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z. Linear roller guides are listed for all axes.
The listed spindle is CAT No. 40, 12,000 rpm and 18.5 kW (25 hp). No duty rating is given with the power figure and no torque is listed, so it is not clear whether 18.5 kW (25 hp) is a continuous or a short-time rating.
The VC-Ez 16X is a current 5-axis vertical with 28 in (711 mm) of X and 16 in (406 mm) of Y and Z, a CAT No.40 spindle at 12,000 rpm and 30 tools. The listed VC-500A/5X travels are 560 mm (22.0 in), 410 mm (16.1 in) and 460 mm (18.1 in), with the same spindle speed and tool count.
