The Makino a500Z is an industrial-grade 5-Axis Machining Centers powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 14,000 RPM, and a 5-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Makino a500Z 5-axis HMC: 500 mm pallet, 730 x 750 mm X/Y, 14,000 rpm (20,000 optional), direct-drive B/C, 0.9 sec tool change, 60 to 313 tools.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Makino (Japan) |
| Machine Type | 5-Axis Machining Centers |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 5-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 14,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | Standard |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 60 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Pallet Size | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 730 mm (28.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 750 mm (29.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm - 700 mm (19.7 in - 27.6 in) |
| B Axis Range | 360° (unlimited) – Direct Drive |
| C Axis Range | 180° - Direct Drive |
| Max Spindle Speed | 14,000 rpm (standard) / 20,000 (optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) |
| Cutting Feedrate | 50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm) |
| Max Workpiece Size | Ø 630 mm x 500 mm High |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 400 kg (880 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 (standard) / 133, 218, 313 (optional) |
| Tool To Tool Time | 0.9 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 12 kg (26.4 lb) |
Our best estimate for the Makino a500Z is $500,000 - $750,000. This is an estimate for a 5-axis machining centers in this class, not a quote from Makino; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/makino-a500z#price; the request is passed to Makino or an authorised dealer.
Up to Ø 630 mm x 500 mm High (Ø 24.9 in x 19.7 in High), at up to 400 kg (880 lb), on a 500 mm (19.7 in) pallet. Travels are 730 mm (28.7 in) in X and 750 mm (29.5 in) in Y. Z runs 500 mm - 700 mm (19.7 in - 27.6 in) depending on how the rotary axes are positioned.
Both are direct drive. B rotates 360° without limit; C is a slant-style unit with 180° of movement. Between them the pallet top can be set anywhere from horizontal to the spindle centerline to parallel with it. B has a rapid rate of 45,000 degrees per minute.
The standard spindle runs to 14,000 rpm with 49.6 HP (37 kW) peak power and 223 ft-lbs (303 N-m) peak torque. A 20,000 rpm spindle is optional, meant for work done mainly with small-diameter tools at high speed. The spec table does not list a taper for either.
60 in the standard ring magazine. Matrix magazines of 133, 218 and 313 tools are options. Tool-to-tool time is 0.9 sec, and each tool may be up to 170 mm (6.7 in) in diameter and 12 kg (26.4 lb).
The a500iR is the larger machine: X 900 mm (35.4 in) against 730 mm (28.7 in), Z 800 mm (31.5 in) against 500 mm - 700 mm, and 90 tools standard against 60. Both have 750 mm (29.5 in) of Y, a 14,000 rpm standard spindle and 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) rapids.
