{"id":"makino-a81nx","model_id":"a81nx","name":"Makino a81nx","summary":"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.","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."],"safety_notes":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.makino.com/en-us/machine-technology/machines/horizontal-4-axis/a81nx","title":"a81nx","accessed":"2026-10-25"}],"verification":{"status":"source_checked","checked_at":"2026-10-25","values":15,"method":"llm_source_check"},"updated_at":"2026-10-25","type":"hardware","spec":{"category":"cnc_mill","manufacturer":"makino","controllers":[],"axes":4,"payload_kg":1200,"travel_x_mm":900,"travel_y_mm":900,"travel_z_mm":1020,"spindle_max_rpm":10000,"spindle_taper":"CAT50","rapid_traverse_m_min":50,"tool_capacity":60,"table_length_mm":630,"table_width_mm":630,"table_load_kg":1200,"joints":[{"name":"B","range_max_deg":360}],"protocols":[],"standards":[],"error_codes":[]},"url":"https://machineschema.com/hardware/makino-a81nx","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}