2008 MAZAK VARIAXIS 500 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2008 Mazak VARIAXIS 500 is a 5-axis vertical machining center designed for high-efficiency simultaneous five-axis contouring of complex components in a single setup. Built on Mazak's VARIAXIS trunnion-table platform, the machine tilts and rotates the workpiece relative to the vertical spindle, enabling access to five faces of a part without re-clamping and eliminating inter-operation positioning errors. The trunnion table measures 19.7 inches in diameter with a usable working width of 15.7 inches and accommodates workpieces up to 19.7 inches in diameter and 13.8 inches in height. Axis travels measure 20.1 inches in X, 20.1 inches in Y, and 18.1 inches in Z, with an A-axis tilt range of +30 to -120 degrees and full 360-degree continuous C-axis rotation. The spindle reaches a maximum speed of 12,000 RPM and produces 30 HP at the 30-minute duty-cycle rating, providing sufficient cutting force for titanium, hardened steel, and aluminum alloys in demanding aerospace and medical applications. At approximately 16,535 pounds, the machine's structural mass supports the rigidity requirements of accurate five-axis interpolation. A 30-tool automatic tool changer enables complex multi-feature programs to run unattended. The machine is equipped with the Mazatrol Matrix CNC, Mazak's conversational platform supporting five-axis solid-model programming and advanced high-speed machining cycles. The VARIAXIS 500 is well suited for aerospace, medical device, die-and-mold, and precision mechanical component manufacturers.