The Makino D500 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 D500 5-axis VMC for molds: 500 mm table, 550 x 1,000 x 500 mm travels, 14,000 rpm standard, magazines from 60 up to 323, APC-ready.
| 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 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 500 mm diameter (19.6 in diameter,) |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 60 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Pallet Size | 400 x 400 mm (15.7 in x 15.7 in) |
| Table Size | 500 mm diameter (19.6 in diameter,) |
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| A Axis Range | +30/-120 |
| C Axis Range | 360 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 14,000 rpm (12,000, 20,000, 30,000 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 48,000 mm/min (X) 50,000 mm/min (Y / Z) (1,890 in/min (X) 1,970 in/min (Y / Z)) |
| Cutting Feedrate | 32,000 mm/min (X) 40,000 mm/min (Y / Z) (1,260 in/min (X) 1,575 in/min (Y / Z)) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 650 mm x 500 mm height (conditional) (25.6 in diameter x 19.6 in height (conditional)) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | Table: 350 kg. , Pallet: 300 kg. (Table: 770 lb. , Pallet: 660 lb.) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 (80, 113,155,197,239,281,323 optional) |
| Tool To Tool Time | 4.2 sec |
| Chip To Chip Time | 10.2 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter | 140 mm (conditional) (5.5 in (conditional)) |
| Max Tool Weight | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
Our best estimate for the Makino D500 is $350,000 - $550,000. 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-d500#price; the request is passed to Makino or an authorised dealer.
The A (tilt) axis has direct-drive motors at each end of the trunnion, which Makino says eliminates twist during heavy cutting and when machining away from the center of rotation. The trunnion also runs parallel to the X axis to avoid cradle deflection during linear acceleration. A tilts +30/-120 and C turns 360.
The standard spindle runs to 14,000 rpm. Spindles of 12,000, 20,000 and 30,000 rpm are optional. The spec table does not give a taper, power or torque for any of them, so confirm those with Makino for the spindle you choose.
350 kg (770 lb.) on the table and 300 kg (660 lb.) on a pallet. The maximum part is 650 mm x 500 mm height (conditional) (25.6 in diameter x 19.6 in height (conditional)). Travels are 550 mm (21.6 in) X, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) Z.
Yes. Makino says it can be delivered stand-alone or with an automatic pallet changer, and the APC can be fitted at installation or later. Full automation is possible with the MMC2 pallet system, and the D500 can be integrated with a51 horizontal machining centers.
60 tools as standard. The optional magazine sizes are 80, 113, 155, 197, 239, 281 and 323, so capacity can be matched to the number of jobs kept tooled up. Tool-to-tool time is 4.2 sec and chip-to-chip 10.2 sec. Maximum tool weight is 8 kg (17.6 lb).
