Makino a81nx

The Makino a81nx is a 4-axis horizontal machining center with a 630 mm by 630 mm pallet. It provides 900 mm X-axis travel, 900 mm Y-axis travel, and 1,020 mm Z-axis travel, with a maximum payload of 1,200 kg. The standard spindle reaches 10,000 rpm and uses a CAT50 taper; the automatic tool changer has 60 positions.

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X 900Y 900Z 1,020SPINDLE 10,000 rpmCAT5060 TOOLSALL DIMENSIONS mma81nx · TRAVEL ENVELOPEIsometric · X, Y, Z to scale
Payload
1,200kg
Travel X
900mm
Travel Y
900mm
Travel Z
1,020mm
Spindle max
10,000rpm

Specification

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Categorycnc mill
Axes4
Spindle taperCAT50
Rapid traverse50 m/min
Tool capacity60
Table length630 mm
Table width630 mm
Table load1,200 kg

Joints

NameRange max (°)
B360

Quick answers

What is the payload of the Makino a81nx?
1200 kg, per a81nx (makino.com).
How many axes does the Makino a81nx have?
4, per a81nx (makino.com).
What is the maximum spindle speed of the Makino a81nx?
10000 rpm, per a81nx (makino.com).
What is the X-axis travel of the Makino a81nx?
900 mm, per a81nx (makino.com).

Study notes

  • The optional 8,000 rpm high-torque spindle is listed with 50 HP continuous power; the standard spindle is 10,000 rpm.
  • Optional configurations listed include HSK-A100 taper, 1,500 kg maximum payload, and ATC capacities of 80, 136, 187, or 299 tools.
  • Maximum workpiece size is ø1,000 mm x 1,300 mm.
  • Maximum tool length is 690 mm, maximum tool diameter is 356 mm, and maximum tool weight is 30 kg; 35 kg is listed as an option.
  • Tool-to-tool time is 1.7 s with a 12 kg tool, and chip-to-chip time is 3.7 s.
  • Rapid traverse and cutting feedrate are 50,000 mm/min with the standard spindle and 36,000 mm/min with the high-torque spindle.
  • The B-axis is listed as 360°.
  • All ATC magazines include a tool loading station (TLS) with a cam-actuated tool drawer.
  • The machine uses single-piece X and Z axis way covers and servo-driven ATC shutters.
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