a81 Horizontal Machining 4 Axis

Makino a81 Horizontal Machining Center for Large Part Machining

Like the a71, the a81 is a popular platform for high-volume large part machinings in cast iron and light alloys. Makino’s spindle integration with the drive motor’s rotor reduces vibration during high-speed operation and increases acceleration/deceleration. Rapid spindle acceleration to top speed in just 2.4 seconds helps substantially reduce non-cut time. Center trough quickly removes large chip volumes for enhanced reliability in the continuous machining of large parts.

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Product Family

Pallet24.8" x 24.8"630 mm x 630 mm
X35.4"900 mm
Y31.5"800 mm
Z40.2"1020 mm
Spindle RPM10,000 (8K, 20K)10,000 (8K, 20K)
Rapid Traverse1,969 in/min50000 mm/min
Cutting Feedrate1,969 in/min50,000 mm/min
Maximum Workpieceø39.4" x 51.2"ø1000 x 1300 mm
Maximum Payload2,640 lbs (option 3,300 lbs)1,200 kg (option 1,500 kg)
ATC Capacity40 (60, 97, 137, 186, 242, 300)40 (60, 97, 137, 186, 242, 300)
Tool to Tool1.7 secs1.7 secs
Chip to Chip4.2 secs4.2 secs
Maximum Tool Length (Cat)23.6"600 mm
Maximum Tool Length (HSK)27.2"690 mm
Maximum Tool Diameter11.81"300 mm
Maximum Tool Weight44 lbs (40/60 ATC), 66 lbs (137 ATC and above)20 kg (40/60 ATC), 30 kg (137 ATC and above)

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