2016 MAZAK VCU500C 3X VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2016 Mazak VCU500C 3X is a 3-axis vertical machining center featuring an extended X-axis configuration on the 500mm-class platform, designed for machining longer workpieces in a single setup. The 'C' suffix denotes the extended X travel of 39.37 in. (1,000 mm), nearly double that of the standard VCU500A. The machine is equipped with a 19.68 x 39.37 in. worktable capable of supporting loads up to 1,322 lbs. Y-axis travel is 19.88 in. and Z-axis travel is 20.07 in. The CAT 40 spindle delivers a standard maximum speed of 10,000 RPM with 10 HP of continuous output (15 HP at 30-minute rating), with optional high-speed spindles available. A 20-tool ATC (expandable to 30) and 945 IPM rapid traverse rates ensure efficient multi-operation programs. The 2016 VCU500C 3X is equipped with Mazatrol SmoothX, providing conversational and EIA/ISO programming with high-speed processing and integrated tool life management. The extended table and increased load capacity make the VCU500C 3X particularly suited to aerospace structural components, mold bases, and elongated precision parts that cannot be machined in a single fixturing on shorter-travel machines. The machine measures 108.27 in. wide by 125.00 in. long by 131.81 in. tall and weighs approximately 14,000 lbs.