The Mazak Mega Turn 600 is a vertical heavy-duty CNC lathe designed to deliver power, stability, and precision. Built as a high-capacity vertical CNC turning center with a high-rigidity headstock, it minimizes vibration, improves accuracy, and supports heavy-duty operations across aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors.
Mega Turn 600 Features:
| Model | Mega Turn 600, Mega Turn 600S |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 24.8" |
| Max. machining height | 21.65 |
| Max Machining Length | 21.65" |
The Mazak Mega Turn 600 is a powerful vertical CNC turning center designed for precision and stability in demanding applications. Featuring a high-rigidity headstock, it minimizes vibration during heavy-duty operations while ensuring accuracy across long production runs. In addition, the vertical design improves chip evacuation, ergonomics, and accessibility. These features make it a strong choice for handling large, complex turning requirements without sacrificing throughput or part quality.
As a heavy-duty CNC lathe, the Mega Turn 600 incorporates a high-torque integral spindle built to manage high-mass components and sustained heavy cuts. Its rigid construction and thermally stable design preserve tool life and maintain tight tolerances across aerospace, energy, and industrial applications. The vertical layout also streamlines material handling, providing secure fixturing for tall or wide components.
With its generous swing capacity, the Mega Turn 600 functions as a large CNC lathe capable of machining bulky castings, cylindrical parts, and other oversized components. In addition, the structural rigidity and torque strength on this machining center provide superior surface finishes and reliable repeatability. For contract manufacturing shops, it offers the versatility and performance needed to expand production capacity to remain competitive in evolving industrial markets.
| Model | Mega Turn 600, Mega Turn 600S |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 24.8" |
| Max. machining height | 21.65 |
| Max Machining Length | 21.65" |
| Capacity | Max. machining diameter | Φ25 “ |
|---|---|---|
| Max. loading weight | 1543 lbs | |
| Spindle | Max. spindle speed | 2200 rpm |
| Max. torque (15%ED) | 738 ft-lbs | |
| Spindle motor (40%ED) | 30 kW (40 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 | 21605 lbs |
The Mazak Mega Turn 600 is a vertical turning center for components that require facing, OD turning, boring, grooving, threading, and drilling from a 12-position turret. A.W. Miller Technical Sales is an authorized Mazak distributor serving manufacturers throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, and Quebec, with applications engineering, installation, training, and factory-certified service.
Mazak publishes a 630 mm (24.80 in) maximum machining diameter, 550 mm (21.65 in) maximum workpiece height, 700 kg (1,543 lb) maximum workpiece weight including the chuck, and 2,200 RPM spindle speed for the Mega Turn 600. The 600M is a separate milling-capable configuration with a 600 mm (23.62 in) maximum machining diameter.
The machine is commonly evaluated for:
The vertical spindle arrangement supports heavy workpieces with gravity and simplifies overhead loading.
The Mega Turn 600 uses static tooling for turning operations; the 600M adds milling capability.
The 630 mm diameter limit applies to the standard 600, not the 600M variant.
Chuck mass, balance, tool clearance, and safe rotational speed must be checked for the actual workpiece.
Mazak publishes 630 mm (24.80 in) for the standard Mega Turn 600. The 600M has a different 600 mm (23.62 in) rating.
Published maximum workpiece weight is 700 kg (1,543 lb), including the chuck.
No. The standard 600 is a turning configuration; the 600M is the milling-capable model.
The Mega Turn 600 spindle is rated at 2,200 RPM.
Confirm workpiece and chuck mass, balance, clamping, tool clearance, crane access, and every required operation.