2003 MAZAK VARIAXIS i500 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2003 Mazak VARIAXIS i500 is a 5-axis vertical machining center from Mazak's i-Series, designed for high-efficiency simultaneous five-axis contouring of small to medium complex components in a single clamping. The VARIAXIS i500 features a trunnion table with a 19.7-inch diameter table surface and 15.7-inch usable working width, accommodating workpieces up to 19.7 inches in diameter and 13.8 inches in height with a 661-pound load capacity. Axis travels measure 13.8 inches in X, 21.7 inches in Y, and 20.1 inches in Z, with A-axis tilt of +30 to -120 degrees and continuous 360-degree C-axis rotation. The spindle reaches a maximum speed of 12,000 RPM — with 18,000, 25,000, and 30,000 RPM options available — and delivers 20 HP continuously, providing versatility across titanium, hardened steel, aluminum, and advanced alloys. Rapid traverse of 2,362 IPM on linear axes and a 4.5-second chip-to-chip tool change time support high throughput on complex programs. At 17,637 pounds, the machine provides the structural rigidity required for accurate five-axis interpolation. The overall footprint measures 127.4 by 94.5 inches with a height of 117.1 inches. A 30-tool automatic tool changer (up to 120 tools optional) enables complex multi-operation programs to run unattended. The machine is equipped with the Mazatrol Fusion 640M CNC, supporting conversational five-axis programming and solid-model-based toolpath generation. The VARIAXIS i500 is well suited for aerospace, medical device, automotive, and precision mechanical component manufacturers.