# Makino a81nx

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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.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | cnc mill |
| Axes | 4 |
| Payload | 1200 kg |
| Travel X | 900 mm |
| Travel Y | 900 mm |
| Travel Z | 1020 mm |
| Spindle max | 10000 rpm |
| Spindle taper | CAT50 |
| Rapid traverse | 50 m/min |
| Tool capacity | 60 |
| Table length | 630 mm |
| Table width | 630 mm |
| Table load | 1200 kg |

### Joints

| Name | Range max (°) |
|---|---|
| B | 360 |

## Connected

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

## 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.

## Sources

1. [a81nx](https://www.makino.com/en-us/machine-technology/machines/horizontal-4-axis/a81nx) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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