2016 Mazak VCN 700E/40-II CNC Vertical Machining Center

The Mazak VCN 700E/40-II is a large-envelope 4-axis vertical machining center with a reputation for dependable, long-running production that has made the VCN series a staple in job shops tackling oversized components. This CNC VMC offers travels of 80" × 27.6" × 28.3", an 80" × 27.5" T-slot table, a 25 HP, 12,000 RPM CAT40 spindle, and a 30-pocket arm-type tool changer, all controlled by Mazak's Matrix Nexus II with a 12.1" color LCD. A Nikken 302MA CNC rotary table extends the machine into full 4th-axis work, while a high-pressure through-spindle coolant system and integrated chip conveyor support demanding cycles. Additional factory equipment includes LAN/USB interfaces, absolute encoder system, roller guideways, and BJMAZACC 2D shape-compensation software.

Compared to the earlier Mazak VCN 700D-II and VCN 510C-II, the VCN 700E/40-II is a meaningfully better machine — not just a newer one. The 700E/40-II carries an extended 80" X travel (versus shorter envelopes on the 700D-II), the updated Matrix Nexus II control in place of the older Matrix, a faster 12,000 RPM spindle with higher thermal stability, and a larger 30-pocket tool magazine compared to the 24-pocket configurations common on the predecessors. Roller-guide structures and improved coolant delivery tighten rigidity and part finish on long cuts, and the Nexus II control adds conversational programming enhancements and smoother high-speed path performance. For shops needing real 80-inch X travel, reliable 4th-axis capability, and Mazatrol-level operator familiarity at used pricing, the VCN 700E/40-II delivers production advantages older VCN machines simply cannot match.