The Mazak VC-500A/5X AM HWD 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 AM HWD: 5-axis vertical with Hot Wire Deposition for steel, stainless and nickel alloy wire. 500 mm table, 12,000 rpm spindle.
| 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) |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| CNC Control | MAZATROL SmoothG CNC |
| Additive Process | Hot Wire Deposition (HWD) |
| Additive Materials | Steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys (wire feedstock) |
| Guide Type | Linear roller guides (all axes) |
Our best estimate for the Mazak VC-500A/5X AM HWD is $350,000 - $450,000. 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-am-hwd#price; the request is passed to Yamazaki Mazak or an authorised dealer.
It marks the additive version of the machine. The listed additive process is Hot Wire Deposition (HWD), in which wire feedstock is melted onto the part. The same machine then mills the deposit with its 12,000 rpm CAT No. 40 spindle, so building and finishing happen in one setup.
The listed additive materials are steel, stainless steel and nickel alloys, all as wire feedstock. No other materials are listed. The table gives no wire diameter, deposition rate or heat source power, so those need to be confirmed for a specific machine.
The listed table is 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter with a 300 kg (661 lb) capacity, and 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. Count the weight of the deposited metal and the fixture against the 300 kg (661 lb) limit.
The listed spindle is CAT No. 40 at 12,000 rpm and 18.5 kW (25 hp), with no duty rating given. The arm-type changer holds 30 tools. Listed rapids are 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z, on linear roller guides in all axes.
It is not in Mazak's current lineup and may be an older model. The figures here are the listed ones. For a used machine, the state of the wire deposition equipment matters as much as the machining center itself, so ask for its service history and documentation.
