The Mazak Mega Turn 500 is a vertical heavy-duty CNC lathe engineered for precision and performance in large-part machining. Built for contract manufacturing machines, it combines powerful cutting, thermal stability, and Smooth CNC control to deliver reliable throughput for industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, and heavy machinery.
Mega Turn 500 Features:
| Model | Mega Turn 500, Mega Turn 500S |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 19.69" |
| Max. machining height | 18.11 |
| Max Machining Length | 21.65" |
The Mega Turn 500 is a robust vertical CNC turning center engineered for large-part and heavy-duty CNC lathe applications. Designed to be an ideal contract manufacturing machine, it delivers stable, powerful cutting through a vertical configuration ideal for large-diameter components. With a maximum turning diameter of 29.9 inches and a powerful spindle, it ensures precision and productivity across industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, and heavy machinery.
Equipped with Smooth CNC Control, the Mega Turn 500 enhances machining operations with faster cycle times and intelligent automation. In addition, the user-friendly interface simplifies part programming and reduces operator setup time. The Smooth CNC control system also integrates diagnostics and real-time monitoring to improve workflow and uptime. As a result, this control system is essential for boosting throughput on a tooling CNC lathe used in dynamic shop-floor environments.
The vertical layout and rigid construction of the Mega Turn 500 allows it to handle complex and bulky parts efficiently. Its structure promotes excellent chip flow and thermal stability—critical for extended roughing and finishing cycles. As a result, this vertical CNC turning center supports high-precision, repeatable output while enabling better ergonomics and operator access. It’s an optimal platform for high-torque cutting, precision boring, and fine surface finishing in modern machine shops.
| Model | Mega Turn 500, Mega Turn 500S |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 19.69" |
| Max. machining height | 18.11 |
| Max Machining Length | 21.65" |
| Capacity | Max. machining diameter | Φ20 “ |
|---|---|---|
| Max. loading weight | 1102 lbs | |
| Spindle | Max. spindle speed | 3000 rpm |
| Max. torque (15%ED) | 596 ft-lbs | |
| Spindle motor (40%ED) | 26 kW (35 HP) | |
| Spindle motor (cont. rating) | 22 kW (30 HP) | |
| Turret | Tool storage capacity | 12 |
| Tool shank height | 1 “ | |
| Boring bar shank diameter | Φ2 “ | |
| Travel | X-axis | 14 “ |
| Z- axis | 20 “ | |
| Rapid traverse rate | X-axis | 1181 IPM |
| Z- axis | 1181 IPM | |
| Machine size | Width × Length (MAZATROL SmoothEz) | 73 ” × 94 “ |
| Height | 118 “ | |
| Machine weight | 20392 lbs |
The Mazak Mega Turn 500 is a vertical turning center for hubs, rings, flanges, and other wide components in the 20-inch machining class. The vertical chuck supports straightforward loading while the turret performs the turning and boring sequence. A.W. Miller Technical Sales supports the application with machine configuration, process development, installation, training, and factory-certified service throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, and Quebec.
The Mega Turn 500 is sized around approximately 20 in maximum machining diameter, 1,102 lb loading capacity, a 3,000 RPM spindle, and a 12-position turret. The final configuration should be checked against the part, fixture, tooling, spindle demand, and automation plan.
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Machine specifications list maximum loading weight is 1,102 pounds for the cited machine configuration.
Machine specifications list maximum spindle speed is 3,000 RPM, with the process ultimately governed by part diameter, workholding, and cutting conditions.
Machine specifications list specification is approximately 20 inches, with actual clearance dependent on the chuck, jaws, turret, and tool orientation.
The standard 500 is a static-tool turning machine. The 500M adds rotary tooling for milling and drilling.
Published maximum loading weight is 1,102 pounds for the cited machine configuration.
Published maximum spindle speed is 3,000 RPM, with the process ultimately governed by part diameter, workholding, and cutting conditions.
Published specification is approximately 20 inches, with actual clearance dependent on the chuck, jaws, turret, and tool orientation.
The standard 500 is a static-tool turning machine. The 500M adds rotary tooling for milling and drilling.
Parts within the 500’s diameter, height, weight, and torque limits may avoid the footprint and capacity cost of the larger platform.