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Makino a51nx

Quick Engineering Summary (AI Overview / Key Facts)

The Makino a51nx is an industrial-grade CNC Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC) powered by the Makino Professional 6. It offers working travels of 560 x 640 x 640 mm, a top spindle speed of 14,000 RPM, and a 4-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.

Spindle Power 22.0 kW
Tool Capacity 60 Tools
Rapid Traverse 60 m/min
Machine Weight 7,900 kg

Engineering Overview & Machining Capabilities

The Makino a51nx is the premier 400mm horizontal machining center in world manufacturing. Delivering near-zero non-cut time, 1.0G acceleration rates, and industry-leading thermal stability.

Key Structural & Technology Features

• 60 m/min rapids with 1.0G axis acceleration on all axes
• Twin-pallet automated pallet changer with 7-second pallet exchange
• Core-cooled ball screws and jacket-cooled spindle housing
• Makino Pro6 control with Collision Safeguard and Vision B.T.S.
• Native MTConnect compliance

Complete Machine Specifications & Engineering Telemetry

Standardized Parameters & Ratings
Manufacturer (Brand) Makino (Japan)
Machine Type CNC Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)
CNC Controller System Makino Professional 6
Number of Controlled Axes 4-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning
X-Axis Travel 560 mm
Y-Axis Travel 640 mm
Z-Axis Travel 640 mm
Maximum Spindle Speed 14,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Rating 22.0 kW
Spindle Taper Interface CAT 40 / HSK-A63
Table / Platter / Chuck Size 400 x 400 mm Pallet
Max Table Load Capacity 400 kg
Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) 60 Tool Stations
Rapid Traverse Rate 60 m/min
Approx. Machine Weight 7,900 kg
Industrial IoT Protocol MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP)
Pallet Size 400 x 400 mm
X Travel 560 mm
Y Travel 640 mm
Z Travel 640 mm
Spindle Speed 14,000 RPM (optional 20,000 RPM)
Spindle Power 22 kW
Tool Capacity 60 Tools
Pallet Change Time 7.0 Seconds
Machine Weight 7,900 kg

Makino a51nx in Action & Demo

Frequently Asked Questions: Makino a51nx

What makes the Makino a51nx so popular for automotive production?

Its twin pallet changer allows operators to load parts while the spindle runs continuously, achieving 90%+ spindle utilization with 1.0G acceleration rates.

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