Mazak VARIAXIS – used machines, fully inspected
The Mazak VARIAXIS is the tilting-table series built for complete 5-axis machining of prismatic parts. The milling spindle stays vertical, while the workpiece is tilted and rotated in the table. The manufacturer lists the best-known size as i-700; in the market the spelling i700 is common — the same machine.
The list below shows which VARIAXIS machines are currently for sale. Every machine is fully inspected and documented before sale.
Which Mazak VARIAXIS are currently available?
What you get when you buy a VARIAXIS from us
Every machine is fully inspected and documented by our own technicians before it is sold. Purchase, shipping, installation, commissioning, maintenance and financing are then all handled by a single partner.
We buy your Mazak VARIAXIS
We buy your used Mazak VARIAXIS fairly and quickly.
Maintenance & repair
Certified technicians for Fanuc controls and Mazak-specific components.
Transport & commissioning
Professional dismantling, transport and commissioning including customer training.
Financing & leasing
Flexible financing options for your Mazak machine purchase — including hire purchase.
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The Mazak VARIAXIS Series Explained
Machine type
Manufacturer
Control generations
Axis configuration
Machines sold
How does a VARIAXIS work?
Within Mazak’s lineup, VARIAXIS is the tilt-table series, officially listed as a “5-axis Machining Center / Tilt Table”. Mazak writes VARIAXIS i-700; the market spelling i700 means the same machine. The milling spindle is vertical and both rotary axes sit in the table — a layout for compact, dense parts up to the table load limit. For long or heavy workpieces, Mazak builds tilting-head machines such as the VORTEX series.
- A/C axes — tilt axis A from -120° to +30°, rotary axis C ±360° on the i-500 through i-800 and the 630-5X II
- Indexing increment — 0.0001° on the i-Series, 0.001° on the predecessor 5X-II generation
- C-Series — the newer generation implements the tilt axis as a B-axis
- Trunnion table — supported on both sides; overhang-free full-gantry frame on i-600 to i-1050, different frame design on i-500
- Linear guides — X, Y and Z run on linear roller guides
What does the accuracy of the rotary axes depend on?
The rotary axis drive is what Mazak explicitly points to on the i-, j- and C-Series: roller gear cam drives in both the tilt and rotary axes, designed to eliminate backlash — the deciding factor for contour accuracy in simultaneous 5-axis toolpaths. After transport and reinstallation, MAZA-CHECK lets the 5-axis kinematic alignment be carried out reproducibly. We do not stock the mill-turn T models — their figures simply put the series in context.
- T suffix (mill-turn) — direct drive on the C-axis turns it into a turning table: i-700T 1,100 rpm, i-800T 800 rpm
- Ball screw core cooling — temperature-controlled oil circulated through the ball screw cores for long-term accuracy
- Spindle cooling — temperature-controlled spindle cooling system
- MAZA-CHECK — measures and compensates rotary-axis positional offset and tilt, auto-determines the A/C centers of rotation
i-700 or i-800 — which size fits?
The lineup is tiered by table size and work envelope; the i-700 and i-800 are documented in the series brochure:
| VARIAXIS i-700 | VARIAXIS i-800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Travels X / Y / Z | 630 / 1,100 / 600 mm | 730 / 850 / 560 mm |
| Table | ø700 x 500 mm | ø800 x 630 mm |
| Workpieces up to | ø850 x 500 mm | ø1,000 x 375 mm or ø800 x 500 mm |
| Table load | 700 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Spindle | 12,000 rpm, No. 40 taper | 10,000 rpm, No. 50 taper for heavier cutting |
| Rapids | up to 60 m/min | — |
The tool magazine holds 30 pockets as standard, optionally 40, 80 or 120 — plus 60 on the i-500. The generous Y travel lets the i-Series change tools without returning the tilt table to its home position.
Which control and equipment are fitted?
On a used machine, the control is the real indicator of age. As a rule of thumb: MATRIX means the 5X-II generation, SmoothX the classic i-Series, SmoothAi the latest series — promoted with AI-assisted thermal compensation, chatter detection and simulation on a digital twin. We check each machine against its nameplate, along with the tool taper: No. 40, BIG-PLUS No. 40, HSK-A63 or No. 50, depending on configuration.
- MAZATROL FUSION 640M — first 5X generation
- MATRIX — 500-5X-II and 630-5X-II
- MATRIX 2 — early i machines
- SmoothX — i-Series
- SmoothG / SmoothAi — j-Series, C-Series and i NEO
Which VARIAXIS generation is worth considering?
On the used market you essentially come across four groups:
| Group | Models | Control / characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| Predecessor generation | 500-5X-II (400 x 400 mm pallets), 630-5X II (500 x 500 mm pallets) | MAZATROL MATRIX, frequently supplied as two-pallet versions |
| Entry point — j-Series | j-500/5X, j-600/5X | trunnion table supported on both sides, optional 2-pallet changer |
| Core line — i-Series | i-500, i-700, i-800 (we do not carry the i-600) | differentiated by table diameter, table load and No. 40 or No. 50 spindle taper |
| More recent C-Series | C-600 | SmoothAi |
A note on designations: the /5X suffix marks the simultaneous 5-axis variant as opposed to the pure indexing version; “630-5X II” and “630-5X-II” refer to the same machine.
For the predecessor generation, the travel and machine-weight figures differ considerably between the market data sheets in circulation. We therefore quote them only from the original data sheet of the specific machine.
A note on package offers: if a VARIAXIS is offered together with a VC-Primos 400 L, those are two machines. The VC-Primos 400 L is not part of the VARIAXIS line but a standalone 3-axis vertical machining center (BT30/BBT30, 12,000 rpm, 600 x 400 mm table).
Frequently asked questions about the Mazak VARIAXIS
How do you assess the condition of a used VARIAXIS?
Every machine is technically inspected and documented before sale. On a 5-axis machining center with a tilting rotary table, we focus on the spindle, the rotary axes and the guideways, the condition of the pallet changer and tool magazine, and the alarm and maintenance history stored in the control. Year of manufacture, control version, operating hours, equipment and included accessories are recorded for each machine — for every VARIAXIS currently available, we will send you these details together with the data sheet and photos on request. We actively encourage an inspection under power, ideally with the machine cutting.
Which MAZATROL generation should I look for when buying used?
That depends on how you program and how you want to connect the machine. MAZATROL MATRIX on the 5X-II models is a mature generation with a large installed base. SmoothX on the i-Series adds touchscreen operation, a Windows-based control PC and MTConnect — relevant if the machine is going into a machine data collection system. SmoothAi is found on the latest series. We verify what is actually installed on site: early i machines in particular may still carry MATRIX 2 instead of SmoothX.
What about spare parts and service for older VARIAXIS machines?
Mechanical components such as spindles, ball screws, guideways and changer assemblies are readily available on the market or can be reconditioned. More critical are control-related assemblies of the oldest generations, such as FUSION 640M. That is why we clarify parts availability in concrete terms before the purchase — based on year of manufacture, control generation and the equipment actually installed — rather than making blanket promises. We can also take care of maintenance after handover.
Do you handle shipping, installation and commissioning?
Yes. We organize dismantling, loading, transport, reinstallation, commissioning and maintenance end to end — within Germany, across Europe and overseas. For international buyers, we prepare the export documentation and provide seaworthy sea-freight packaging. When planning for a VARIAXIS, allow early for floor space and foundation, crane lifting points, utility connections and building access; machines with a pallet changer or pallet storage system need additional space for the peripherals. After reinstallation, we recommend recalibrating the rotary axes with MAZA-CHECK.
Is financing available?
Yes. We work with financing and leasing partners specializing in machine tools and will put you in touch; we support the process through to handover. This can also be combined with the purchase or trade-in of your existing machine, so that selling the old machine and sourcing its replacement are handled in a single transaction.
What if the right variant is not available right now?
Then we go and find it. Through our worldwide network, we set up a search with your specifications — machine size, table load, spindle taper, control generation, pallet changer and magazine size — and get back to you as soon as a suitable VARIAXIS comes onto the market. The search service also covers variants we do not carry in stock, for example the mill-turn models with the T suffix.
Other model series
We also trade these Mazak series — and any other on request.
Buy a Used Mazak VARIAXIS — or Have Us Source One for You
The list on this page shows which machines from the series are currently available. Call us or send a short inquiry via the contact form — you will usually receive the data sheet, equipment list and photos of the available machines the same business day.
If you need a different VARIAXIS, we will set up a search based on your specifications. We ship and install worldwide.
TÖRNER is an independent dealer of used CNC machine tools based in Wiesbaden, Germany, and is not affiliated with Yamazaki Mazak Corporation.