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Reference recordMBB·TURNING-CENTERS-LATHES/MAZAK-SLANT-TURN-550Updated 2026-10-10

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MakeMazak

ModelSLANT TURN 550

Machine typeTurning Centers & Lathes

Universal typeChucker / 1000U / 2000U / 3000U / 4000U

Max. machining diameterΦ36"

Max. machining length40" / 79" / 124" / 159"

Chuck size21"

Max. spindle speed1000 rpm

Max. torque (Low speed winding: Low range)5163 ft-lbs

Spindle motor (30 min. rating)45 kW (60 HP)

Spindle motor (cont. rating)37 kW (50 HP)

Spindle boreΦ11"

Tool storage capacity12

Tool shank height1"

Boring bar shank diameterΦ2"

X-axis18"

Z- axis46" / 85" / 130" / 165"

X-axis (Rapid traverse rate)787 IPM

Z- axis (Rapid traverse rate)945 IPM

📋 Spec data: Detailed (21 fields) · compiled from manufacturer and public sources · reference updated 2026-10-10.
These specifications describe the model in general. The year, control generation, spindle, and option package of a specific unit may differ — always verify against the actual machine. Methodology · Data sources.

Mazak

SLANT TURN 550

MBB Model ID MBB-M-BQ72GE · What is this?

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Manufacturer videoWatch on YouTube ↗

SLANT TURN 550 High Performance Turning DemonstrationMazak North America · 0:55 · 2020-02-24

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About the Mazak SLANT TURN 550

The Mazak SLANT TURN 550 is catalogued under Turning Centers & Lathes in The Machine Blue Book CNC machine reference library. This entry documents the machine for identification and education; specifications above are compiled from manufacturer and public sources and describe the model, not a specific unit.

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