# Makino a500Z

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The Makino a500Z is a horizontal machining centre with five axes: three linear axes (X, Y, Z) and a direct-drive B axis and slant-style C axis carried on the pallet. It machines workpieces up to Ø630 mm × 500 mm high weighing up to 400 kg, using a standard 14,000 rpm spindle. An integrated automatic pallet changer swaps pallets so fixtures can be loaded while the other pallet is cutting.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | cnc mill |
| Axes | 5 |
| Payload | 400 kg |
| Travel X | 730 mm |
| Travel Y | 750 mm |
| Spindle max | 14000 rpm |
| Spindle power | 37 kW |
| Rapid traverse | 60 m/min |
| Tool capacity | 60 |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Makino](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/makino.md)

## Study notes

- Z-stroke is 500 mm to 700 mm, depending on the position of the rotary axes.
- Standard spindle is 14,000 rpm; an optional 20,000 rpm high-speed spindle is offered for small-diameter tools.
- Standard tool magazine holds 60 tools in a ring type; optional matrix magazines hold 133, 218 or 313 tools.
- Tool-to-tool change time is 0.9 s; maximum tool diameter is 170 mm and maximum tool weight is 12 kg.
- Both rotary axes are direct drive: B axis 360° unlimited, C axis 180° in a slant-style unit.
- B-axis rapid rotation rate is 45,000 °/min.
- Cutting feedrate is 50,000 mm/min.
- All axes have closed-loop active temperature control as standard.
- Control is the Makino Pro-6 CNC, described as FANUC based, with SGI.5 high-speed machining control.
- Pallet size is 500 mm and the automatic pallet changer is integrated into the machine structure.
- Spindle peak power is 37 kW and peak torque is 303 N·m.

## Sources

1. [a500Z](https://www.makino.com/en-us/machine-technology/machines/horizontal-5-axis/a500z) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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