2020 Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 (listed as I-500)
5 listings (premierequipment.com, machinetools.com, surplusrecord.com)
CNC 5-Axis Machining Centers
Mazak VARIAXIS I-500
12 Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 listings have come through the used market we track: 6 marketplaces, built 2015–2020 where given; 6 machines once repeats are merged.
12,000 RPMSpindle speed
20.08 inZ-axis travel
13.78 inX-axis travel
21.65 inY-axis travel
What the maker publishes about the current Mazak VARIAXIS I-500
The VARIAXIS i-500 from Mazak is a member of its VARIAXIS i family of 5-axis machining centers. Mazak gives the table as Φ19.69" × 15.75" with a 661 lbs load limit, and the largest part as Φ19.69" × 13.78". Linear travel is 14" on X, 22" on Y and 20" on Z. The A axis covers -120° to +30°. With the table level, the spindle nose sits 2" to 22" from the table top. A CAT No.40 spindle reaches 12000 rpm. At 40% ED the spindle is rated 22 kW (30 HP) and 53 ft-lbs; continuous ratings are 15 kW (20 HP) and 39 ft-lbs. Thirty tools fit in the changer, at up to Φ4" diameter, Φ5" when the adjacent pocket is empty, 12" length from the gauge line and 18 lbs each. Rapids reach 2362 IPM on X and Y and 2205 IPM on Z. In width and length the machine measures 94" × 127"; it stands 117" tall and weighs 17637 lbs.
Source: Mazak, October 27, 2026.
What the Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 is used for
Mazak's VARIAXIS i series page shows the i-500 machining a knee joint prosthetic, and gives the series multi face and simultaneous five axis work in one chucking.
Source: Mazak, October 27, 2026.
Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 specifications
Manufacturer specification. Read from the manufacturer’s published specification and checked against it word for word.
Figures as currently published; an older unit may differ in control generation and options.
Capacity and travels
X-axis travelTravel X-axis
14"
Y-axis travelTravel Y-axis
22"
Z-axis travelTravel Z-axis
20"
Spindle and speed
Max spindle speedMax. spindle speed
12000 rpm
Spindle motor powerSpindle motor (40% ED)
22 kW (30 HP)40% ED
Spindle taperTool shank
CAT No.40
Rapid traverseRapid traverse rate X-axis / Y-axis
2362 IPMX and Y axes
Table, turret and tools
Table size
Φ19.69" × 15.75"
Max table loadMax. load (evenly distributed)
661 lbsevenly distributed
Tool capacityTool storage capacity
30
Dimensions and weight
Machine weight
17637 lbs
Floor spaceMachine width × length (MAZATROL SmoothX)
94" × 127"MAZATROL SmoothX
Further figures the manufacturer publishes
Max. workpiece size
Φ19.69" × 13.78"
Max. torque (40%ED)
53 ft-lbs40% ED
Max. torque (cont. rating)
39 ft-lbscontinuous rating
Spindle motor (cont. rating)
15 kW (20 HP)continuous rating
Max. tool diameter
Φ4"
Max. tool diameter (without adjacent tool)
Φ5"without adjacent tool
Max. tool length (from gauge line)
12"from gauge line
Max. tool weight
18 lbs
Travel A-axis
-120° - +30°
Distance from table top to spindle nose (table horizontal)
2" to 22"table horizontal
Rapid traverse rate Z-axis
2205 IPMZ axis
Machine height
117"
- manufacturer specification page, fetched October 27, 2026.
What fits a Mazak VARIAXIS I-500
Each of these follows from a published specification above, which is named beside it.
40-taper toolholders
This is a 40-taper spindle — the 7:24 steep taper that CAT-40, BT-40 and DIN 69871 (SK-40) holders all share. They share the taper and nothing else that matters: the retention knob and the flange form differ between those standards, so holders do not swap between them without changing pull studs. Knowing which standard a machine was tooled for is worth doing before the holders are packed.
Derived from Spindle taper: CAT No.40
What to check on a Mazak VARIAXIS I-500
- Spindle. The manufacturer gives a spindle speed of 12000 rpm. Run the spindle to top speed and listen for bearing noise.
- Spindle load. The manufacturer gives 22 kW (30 HP) (40% ED) of spindle power. Take a heavy cut and watch the load meter.
- Spindle taper. The manufacturer gives a spindle taper of CAT No.40. Check it for fretting and that the drawbar holds a tool.
- Axes and way covers. The manufacturer gives X 14", Y 22" and Z 20" of travel. Run each axis end to end and check the way covers.
- Rapids and ballscrews. The manufacturer gives a rapid traverse of 2362 IPM (X and Y axes). Measure the backlash on each axis.
- Tool changer. The manufacturer gives the tool capacity as 30. Cycle every pocket and watch for a hesitation.
- Table. The manufacturer gives a table size of Φ19.69" × 15.75" and a table load of 661 lbs (evenly distributed). Check the table and its T-slots for damage.
- Rigging and floor. The manufacturer gives a machine weight of 17637 lbs and a floor space of 94" × 127" (MAZATROL SmoothX). Confirm the rigging route and the floor will take that.
Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 listing history
Where it was listed
machinetools.com
4 listings, 2020
exapro.com
2 listings, 2018–2019
surplusrecord.com
2 listings, 2020
usedcnc.com
2 listings, 2015
premierequipment.com
1 listing, 2020
vigert.com
1 listing, 2016
Filed under CNC 5-Axis Machining Centers (7) and CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) (2).
Model years seen
2020 ×5, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 ×2.
What Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 listings agree on
X-axis travel
13.78 in
Y-axis travel
21.65 in
Z-axis travel
20.08 in
Spindle speed
12,000 RPM
Spindle power
29.5 hp
Spindle taper
BT 40
Tool capacity
30
What affects the value of a used Mazak VARIAXIS I-500
- Build year. The units we tracked were built from 2015 to 2020, across 5 model years, most often 2020 (5 units).
- Against the published figures. The manufacturer gives max spindle speed 12000 rpm, spindle motor power 22 kW (30 HP) (40% ED), tool capacity 30 and X-axis travel 14".
Looking for a Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 for sale?
We have tracked 12 Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 listings on 6 marketplaces (machinetools.com, exapro.com, surplusrecord.com, usedcnc.com, premierequipment.com and vigert.com), model years 2015 to 2020. We buy Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 machines and do not sell them.
Every Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 we have tracked
2019 Mazak VARIAXIS I-500
2018 Mazak VARIAXIS I-500
2016 Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 (listed as I-500)
CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
2015 Mazak VARIAXIS I-500
2 listings (usedcnc.com)
2 more listings, no year.
The Mazak VARIAXIS I-500 among machining centers and mills
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