# Makino a61nx

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The Makino a61nx is a 4-axis horizontal machining center with a 500 x 500 mm pallet. It has 730 mm X-axis and Y-axis travel, 800 mm Z-axis travel, a 14,000 rpm CAT40 spindle, and a 60-tool automatic tool changer. The document describes it as a production machine for automotive and high-volume part production.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | cnc mill |
| Axes | 4 |
| Travel X | 730 mm |
| Travel Y | 730 mm |
| Travel Z | 800 mm |
| Spindle max | 14000 rpm |
| Spindle taper | CAT40 (HSK-A63 opt) |
| Rapid traverse | 60 m/min |
| Tool capacity | 60 |
| Table length | 500 mm |
| Table width | 500 mm |
| Table load | 500 kg |

## Connected

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

## Study notes

- Cutting feedrate is 50,000 mm/min.
- Maximum workpiece size is ø800 mm x 1,000 mm.
- Spindle torque is 303 Nm.
- Tool-to-tool time is 0.9 s and chip-to-chip time is 2.5 s.
- Maximum tool diameter is 205 mm and maximum tool weight is 12 kg.
- ATC capacity can be increased from 60 tools to 133, 218 or 313 tools.
- The B-axis is described as a 360° direct-drive NC rotary table (DD NCRT).
- The machine is available in a tall-column version with a 730 mm column.
- A Vision-type broken tool sensor in the ATC magazine checks drills, taps and other single-point tools.
- Inertia Active Control monitors motor load and estimates fixture weight to adjust B- and Z-axis acceleration and deceleration.
- An optional 20,000 rpm spindle is listed as 20K.
- Optional maximum payload is 700 kg.

## Sources

1. [a61nx](https://www.makino.com/en-us/machine-technology/machines/horizontal-4-axis/a61nx) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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