| Model | VARIAXIS i-600 NEO |
|---|---|
| Tool shank | 40 |
| Max. workpiece size | 27.56 × 17.72 |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 27.56" |
| X Axis Stroke | 20.08" |
| Y Axis Stroke | 35.83" |
| Table size | 23.62" |
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The Mazak Variaxis i-600 NEO is built for high-precision 5-axis CNC machining. A 12,000 RPM spindle and BT40 tool shank deliver consistent cutting performance. In addition, its rigid gantry construction minimizes vibration and maintains accuracy during high-speed cuts. This combination enables manufacturers to benefit from single-setup machining, shorter cycle times, and improved part quality. As a result, it’s ideal for aerospace, medical, and high-mix production work.
As a compact 5-axis machining center, the Variaxis i-600 NEO saves valuable floor space while providing a generous work envelope of Φ700 mm × 450 mm and a 500 kg load capacity. This small-footprint design integrates easily into job shops or production cells. In addition, it gives manufacturers the flexibility to machine a wide range of part sizes without compromising speed or accuracy.
The i-600 NEO supports simultaneous 5-axis machining for efficient processing of complex geometries. In addition, reduced fixturing and faster setups improve throughput and maintain repeatability. The machine is also automation-ready, with options like Mazak’s Palletech system, Multi Pallet Pool (MPP), and 2-pallet changer for lights-out operation. As a result, shops can scale production, reduce labor input, and keep machines running continuously.
| Model | VARIAXIS i-600 NEO |
|---|---|
| Tool shank | 40 |
| Max. workpiece size | 27.56 × 17.72 |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 27.56" |
| X Axis Stroke | 20.08" |
| Y Axis Stroke | 35.83" |
| Table size | 23.62" |
| Table | Table size | Φ23.62″ × 19.69″ |
|---|---|---|
| Max. workpiece size | Φ27.56″ × 17.72″ | |
| Max. load (evenly distributed) | 1102 lbs | |
| Spindle | Tool shank | CAT No.40 |
| Max. spindle speed | 18000 rpm | |
| Max. torque (40% ED) | 88.5 ft-lbs | |
| Max. torque (cont. rating) | 76 ft-lbs | |
| Spindle motor (40% ED) | 30 kW (40 HP) | |
| Spindle motor (cont. rating) | 26 kW (35 HP) | |
| Automatic tool changer | Tool storage capacity | 30 |
| Max. tool diameter | Φ4 “ | |
| Max. tool diameter (without adjacent tool) | Φ5 “ | |
| Max. tool length (from gauge line) | 12 “ | |
| Max. tool weight | 18 lbs | |
| Travel | X-axis | 20 “ |
| Y-axis | 36 “ | |
| Z-axis | 20 “ | |
| A-axis | -120° ~ +30° | |
| Distance from table top to spindle nose (table horizontal) | 3 ” to 23 “ | |
| Rapid traverse rate | X-axis | 2362 IPM |
| Y-axis | 2362 IPM | |
| Z-axis | 2205 IPM | |
| Machine size | Machine width × length (MAZATROL SmoothAi) | 88 ” × 175 “ |
| Height | 127 “ | |
| Machine weight | 28660 lbs |
The Mazak Variaxis i-600 NEO is available from A.W. Miller Technical Sales throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, and Quebec. As an authorized Mazak distributor, A.W. Miller provides applications engineering, installation, training, and factory-certified service. Technical support extends from process development and machine configuration through ongoing production requirements.
The Mazak Variaxis i-600 NEO is a simultaneous 5-axis vertical machining center engineered for high-accuracy production of complex components up to Ø27.56” (700 mm) in diameter and 1,102 lbs (500 kg) in weight. The machine combines multi-surface machining with a rigid, dual-supported tilting structure, high-performance 12,000 RPM standard / 20,000 RPM high-speed spindle technology, and precise rotary-axis control to support demanding roughing and fine-finishing operations. Its NEO platform incorporates updated machine kinematics designed to improve machining stability, productivity, and environmental performance while maintaining the flexibility required for high-mix and automated production applications.
The Mazak Variaxis i-600 NEO is commonly used to manufacture:
Coordinated simultaneous movement across five axes allows the cutting tool to maintain the required cutting-point orientation as it follows complex surfaces, helping preserve strict dimensional and geometric profile accuracy throughout the machining cycle.
The machine’s rigid construction and high-torque integral spindle performance support efficient material removal while providing the dynamic stability required for precision finishing, allowing multiple stages of a machining process to remain on one single platform.
Advanced machine base cooling design and thermal management technologies help limit dimensional deviation as operating conditions change, supporting consistent, repeatable machining results during extended production cycles.
The NEO platform incorporates advanced green-conscious technologies designed to reduce overall factory energy consumption and improve auxiliary machine efficiency while fully maintaining the high-rigidity performance required for simultaneous 5-axis machining.
NEO identifies Mazak’s updated generation of machine technology focused on maximizing part productivity, improving structural machining accuracy, enhancing energy efficiency, and reducing overall environmental impact. The Variaxis i-600 NEO incorporates these advanced kinematic developments into a highly rigid, small-footprint simultaneous 5-axis machining platform.
The machine uses a highly rigid Meehanite cast structure paired with Mazak’s AI Thermal Shield technology to proactively manage and compensate for thermal expansion that occurs during operation. Controlling these microscopic temperature variations significantly reduces dimensional deviation when producing precision components over extended multi-hour production cycles.
Yes. The Variaxis i-600 NEO can position the rotary axes for 3+2 machining or coordinate the rotary and linear axes simultaneously for full 5-axis contouring. This allows the machining strategy to be selected according to part geometry, surface requirements, and cycle-time objectives.
The Variaxis i-600 NEO builds on Mazak’s established simultaneous 5-axis platform by adding advanced MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC intelligence, enhanced machine structural rigidity, and optimized thermal performance that slashes energy consumption. This makes the NEO platform particularly relevant for modern manufacturers evaluating both extreme machining performance and operational cost reduction.