Introduced to the U.S. market, the Variaxis C-600 from Mazak Corp. is an advanced 5-axis solution with a wide variety of optional features, automation-ready machine enclosure, operator-friendly ergonomic design and significantly improved productivity. This all-new machine leverages 40% faster rapid traverse rates, 4.5 second chip-to-chip toolchanger/" data-glossary-id="142091" data-glossary-teaser="Mechanism typically included in a machining center that, on the appropriate command, removes one cutting tool from the spindle nose and replaces it with another. The changer restor…" title="Mechanism typically included in a machining center that, on the appropriate command, removes one cutting tool from the spindle nose and replaces it with another. The changer restor…" aria-label="Glossary: automatic toolchanger">automatic toolchanger, double-ended tilting table and robust C-frame construction for shorter noncut times and faster cycle times.

The newest CNC within Mazak's Smooth Technology platform, the Mazatrol SmoothAi control represents the culmination of decades of research into machine connectivity, manufacturing automation and process optimization. Featuring a Mazatrol SmoothAi configured specifically for 5-axis machining, the Variaxis C-600 also has access to a wide range of functions, from the digital synchronization made possible through Mazatrol Twins to artificial-intelligence-powered machining modules like Smooth Ai Spindle and Ai Thermal Shield.