Mazak Multi-Tasking and 5-Axis Financing:
Integrex and Variaxis.

Mazak sits at the top of the multi-tasking and 5-axis conversation for a reason. The Integrex mill-turn platform and the Variaxis 5-axis machining centers are built to finish complex parts in one setup, which is exactly the capability that wins tight-tolerance aerospace, medical, energy and defense work. That capability carries a real acquisition cost, so the way you finance an Integrex or a Variaxis matters almost as much as which model you choose. This page walks through the machines, the Mazatrol control generations that drive their resale value and how iLease Capital structures financing so a shop can put one of these machines on the floor without draining working capital.

We are an equipment finance broker. We finance new and used Mazak multi-tasking and 5-axis machines, from a single machine up to $5 million plus. We do not sell machines and we are not tied to any one funding source, so our job is to line up terms that match how the machine actually earns. For Mazak multi-tasking and 5-axis iron, that usually means longer terms, sensible advance structures and an honest read on residual value.

Why Mazak multi-tasking and 5-axis machines finance well

Lenders and funding partners look hard at collateral quality before they price a deal, and Mazak scores well on that test. The brand holds a deep global service network, a large installed base and a reputation for building machines that stay in production for fifteen or twenty years. Strong secondary demand means a funding partner can recover value if a deal ever goes sideways, and that confidence usually shows up as competitive rate factors and longer available terms.

The second reason these machines finance well is throughput. A multi-tasking Integrex or a 5-axis Variaxis is bought to collapse several operations into one clamping. Fewer setups means fewer fixtures, less work-in-process, tighter tolerances and lower labor per part. A machine that raises billable capacity while cutting rework is a machine that can carry its own payment, and that is the story a well-built financing application should tell.

The Integrex multi-tasking line

Integrex is Mazak's mill-turn family. The idea behind it is "Done In One", meaning the machine turns, mills, drills, taps and handles off-center features in a single setup by pairing a turning spindle with a fully rotating milling spindle on a B-axis. The current product lines are the INTEGREX i-H and the INTEGREX i-NEO. On the used market you will still see the prior-generation designations far more often, and those are the machines most shops actually shop for.

The heart of the current i-NEO range is organized by chuck size. Six-inch chuck machines carry the i-100 designations, eight-inch machines run i-200 and i-250, ten-inch machines run i-350 and twelve-inch machines run i-450. Each size offers base, S and ST variants. The base machine is a single-spindle mill-turn, the "S" adds a second opposed spindle so parts transfer for back-side work without an operator reclamping, and the "ST" adds both a second spindle and a lower turret for balanced cutting and higher part throughput. That suffix logic is worth learning before you shop, because an i-200ST and an i-200 are very different machines at very different price points.

On the used market the classic model names dominate. An INTEGREX i-200 pairs turning spindles with a 30 hp milling spindle running to 12,000 rpm on a B-axis that swings from -30 degrees to +240 degrees, feeding from a 36-tool magazine that can be optioned to 72 tools. Step up to the i-300 and you get roughly a 658 mm maximum machining diameter, a 10-inch chuck, an 80 mm bar capacity and a main turning spindle around 35 hp. The i-400 pushes further with a 40 hp main spindle, a machining length near 1,519 mm and a 4-inch bar capacity, which is the machine shops reach for when the work runs longer and heavier. Above those sits the legacy e-series, the heavy-duty Integrex iron built for very large shafts and energy components.

For a buyer, the financing takeaway is simple. The bigger the machine and the more capability packed into it, the larger the ticket, and the more it makes sense to spread that cost over a term that matches a decade-plus of productive life rather than a short note that starves cash flow in year one.

The Variaxis 5-axis line

Variaxis is the dedicated 5-axis machining center family, built for simultaneous 5-axis milling of prismatic and contoured parts. Where Integrex leads with turning and adds milling, Variaxis leads with milling on a trunnion or tilting-rotary table that presents the part to the spindle at nearly any angle. The current lines are the VARIAXIS i and the more compact VARIAXIS j.

The Variaxis i range spans the i-500, i-600, i-700, i-800 and the larger i-1050, with the number roughly tracking table and workpiece size. The i-500 anchors the entry point with a 500 mm table, a 12,000 rpm standard spindle and a BIG-PLUS No.40 taper. Mazak also builds turning-capable "T" variants such as the i-700T, i-800T and i-1050T, which add C-axis turning to the 5-axis milling platform for shops that want mill-turn flexibility in a vertical machine. The compact Variaxis j family, the j-500 and j-600, brings 5-axis capability into a smaller footprint and a lower price band, which makes it a common first 5-axis purchase for a growing shop.

One detail matters when you evaluate a used Variaxis. Most are configured with a Mazatrol control, but some machines left the factory with a Siemens control instead. A 2013 Variaxis i-600 configured with a Siemens 840D is a real and legitimate machine, but the control changes operator training, spare-parts sourcing and sometimes resale demand. That is a spec to confirm on the actual serial number before you commit, and it is the kind of detail we ask about when we package an application so the valuation is accurate.

Mazatrol control generations and why they drive value

The control on a Mazak is not a footnote. It is a major driver of both usability and residual value, and it tells you a great deal about the age and price of a used machine. The Mazatrol Smooth family runs, in rough order, from Matrix and Matrix 2 through SmoothX, SmoothG and the current SmoothAi.

Matrix and Matrix 2 are the older generation you will find on machines from the early 2010s. SmoothX arrived in the mid-2010s and became the standard control on machines capable of simultaneous 5-axis work, which is precisely the Integrex and Variaxis families, and it delivered faster block processing and better handling of the fine-increment tool paths that 5-axis contouring demands. SmoothG landed alongside it on upper vertical and horizontal machining centers and turning centers, sharing much of the same unit language. SmoothAi is the current generation, adding AI-assisted machining, digital twin simulation and active thermal compensation features such as Ai Thermal Shield.

For a buyer this maps almost directly to price. An Integrex or Variaxis running SmoothAi is a newer, higher-value machine that will command a stronger number and support a longer finance term. A machine on Matrix 2 is older, cheaper and shorter on remaining depreciation runway, which usually points to a shorter term or a modest structure. Knowing the control before you shop keeps you from overpaying for age or underestimating what a current-generation machine will cost to finance.

Used Mazak multi-tasking and 5-axis prices

Real market data helps set expectations, so here are current bands rather than guesses. Used INTEGREX i-400 machines from model years 2014 through 2020 have been trading between $150,000 and $350,000, with the spread driven by year, spindle configuration and control generation, per machinetoolindex.com as seen on 2026-09-12. Used VARIAXIS i-series machines from 2012 through 2018 have been trading in a similar $150,000 to $350,000 band per the same source on that date.

Looking across the European market, Exapro reported on 2026-09-12 that most used Mazak Integrex machines list between roughly 70,000 and 350,000 euros depending on model, year and configuration, with a specific example being a 2007 Integrex 300 IV-ST listed at 94,500 euros. These are asking and market-representative figures rather than a single confirmed sale, so treat them as a planning range. The practical point is that a serious Mazak multi-tasking or 5-axis purchase, new or used, lands squarely in the range where structured financing beats writing a check, because it keeps cash free for tooling, fixtures, install and the operator ramp that a complex machine always requires.

How iLease structures a Mazak financing deal

We arrange financing across the full spectrum, from a single used Variaxis j to a new Integrex with a pallet system, and we work with deals up to $5 million plus. There is no artificial minimum here. The structure follows the machine and the shop, not a template. Call (866) 545-3273 to talk through your specific machine before you apply.

A typical Mazak transaction is an equipment finance agreement or a capital lease with terms that commonly run 48 to 72 months, matched to the long productive life these machines deliver. For shops that want the lowest cost of capital and full ownership, an equipment finance agreement usually fits. For shops that prioritize the smallest monthly payment or plan to upgrade at the end of a cycle, a lease with a purchase option can make more sense. Used machines from a reputable dealer finance readily, and we can often fold freight, rigging, installation and tooling into the same schedule so the whole project is one predictable payment.

Application-only approvals are frequently available on smaller tickets, which means no full financial package for qualifying transactions. Larger tickets move to a full review with financial statements, and that is where the throughput story and the collateral quality of the Mazak name work in your favor. When we discuss credit, the first step is a soft inquiry that does not affect your credit, and a hard pull may come only at final approval once terms are agreed. That order protects your credit profile while we shop the deal.

What to have ready

The cleanest way to speed an approval is to arrive with the basics in hand. Have the specific model and configuration, the control generation, the machine year and hours if used and a quote or invoice from the seller. A short note on how the machine fits your work, whether it replaces outsourced operations or adds capacity, helps the funding partner understand the payment coverage. For larger tickets, recent business financials and a sense of your existing equipment position round out the picture. We handle the packaging from there and present the deal to the funding partners most likely to price it well.

Ready to put a Mazak on your floor?

If you are pricing an Integrex multi-tasking machine or a Variaxis 5-axis center, we can structure financing that matches how the machine earns. Call iLease Capital at (866) 545-3273, start your application at ileasecapital.com/apply, it takes about three minutes and there's no hard credit pull, or reach us through /contact. Bring the model, the control generation and a quote, and we will handle the rest.

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