2013 Mazak VCN Compact 5X CNC 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center

The Mazak VCN Compact 5X (Vertical Center Nexus Compact 5X) is a compact simultaneous 5-axis CNC vertical machining center known for the precision, rigidity, and control technology that have made Mazak a leader in multi-axis machining. This 2013 example pairs a 25.59 in. x 15.75 in. table and an integrated tilting rotary table with travels of 19.69 in. X by 16.93 in. Y by 20.08 in. Z, driven by a 20,000 RPM BIG-PLUS #40 spindle and 20 HP motor for high-speed cutting in aluminum, steel, and exotic alloys. A 30-station automatic tool changer handles tools up to 3.15 in. diameter and 7.5 in. long, while high-pressure through-spindle coolant at 213 psi, a spindle chiller, and dual rear chip conveyors support demanding production runs. At its heart is the Mazatrol Matrix 2 control with a 19 in. color screen and a full Mazacc-3D 5-axis software package - 3D coordinate conversion, tool-tip-point control, and simultaneous 5-axis interpolation - making complex done-in-one parts straightforward to program.

Compared to a standard 3-axis Mazak VCN Compact, this 5X version is a substantially more capable machine. The defining upgrade is the integrated tilting rotary table that adds true A- and C-axis motion, letting the VCN Compact 5X machine angled features, undercuts, and full prismatic parts in a single setup that a 3-axis VCN could only approach with multiple fixtures and operations. Paired with the Mazatrol Matrix 2 control's simultaneous 5-axis software and a 20,000 RPM spindle, the 5X completes complex aerospace and mold components faster and more accurately than the 3-axis platform - genuine multi-axis capability brought to the floor at a used-machine price.