MAKINO a61

a61 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Machine

Metric

Inch

Pallet Size (Metric Type)........................................................... 500 mm x 500 mm

19.7" x 19.7"
Axis Travel X, Column Longitudinal........................................ 730 mm
28.7"
Axis Travel Y, Spindle Vertical ................................................ 650 mm
25.6"
Axis Travel Z, Table Cross ...................................................... 730 mm
28.7"
Spindle Center to Top of Pallet ................................................. 80 - 730mm
3.1"- 28.7"
Spindle Nose to Center of Pallet................................................ 70 - 800mm
2.75"- 31.5"
Spindle Drive Motor (Continuous)............................................ 18.5 kW AC
25 HP AC
Spindle Speed
...................................................................... 50 to 12,000 RPM
Floor Space (L x W) w/o Accessories ....................................... 2,600 mm x 4,602 mm
102" x 182"
................................................................... (does not include Spindle Temperature Controller)
Weight with ATC 60 ................................................................. 9700 kg
21,400 lb.
Workzone Limitations ............................................................... 800 mm dia. x 1000 mm ht.
31.5" x 39.4"

Bed
Construction .............................................................................. One Piece Meehanite Casting
Three (3) point support
Number of Guides X, Y & Z-axes............................................. 2
Size of Guides X, Y & Z-axes................................................... #55

Table (Z-Axis)
Time to full rapid ...................................................................... 192 msec
Distance to full rapid ................................................................. 80 mm
Rapid Traverse ...................................................................... 50 m/min.
Feed Rate
...................................................................... 50 m/min.
Thrust Capacity ...................................................................... 2554 kg
Type of Drive
...................................................................... AC Digital Servo Motor
Ball Screw Diameter.................................................................. #50
Ball Screw thermal .................................................................... core cooled and pre-tensioned
Axis Motor
...................................................................... 7.0 kW (alpha series)

3.1"
1,968 ipm
1,968 ipm
5,619 lb.

9 HP

Spindle Head (Y-Axis)

Time to full rapid ...................................................................... 184 msec
Distance to full rapid ................................................................. 77 mm
Rapid Traverse ...................................................................... 50 m/min.
Feedrate
...................................................................... 50 m/min.
Thrust Capacity ...................................................................... 1413 kg
Type of Drive
...................................................................... AC Digital Servo Motor
Ball Screw Diameter.................................................................. #45
Ball Screw thermal .................................................................... core cooled and pre-tensioned
Axis Motor
...................................................................... 4.0 kW (alpha series)

3.0"
1,968 ipm
1,968 ipm
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Traveling Column (X-Axis)

Time to full rapid ...................................................................... 216 msec
Distance to full rapid ................................................................. 90 mm
Rapid Traverse ...................................................................... 50 m/min.
Feedrate
...................................................................... 50 m/min.
Thrust Capacity ...................................................................... 1550 kg
Type of Drive
...................................................................... AC Digital Servo Motor
Ball Screw Diameter.................................................................. #45
Ball Screw thermal .................................................................... core cooled and pre-tensioned
Construction
...................................................................... One Piece Meehanite Casting
Axis Motor
...................................................................... 4.0 kW (alpha series)

3.54"
1,968 ipm
1,968 ipm
3,410 lb.

5.4 HP

Accuracies (with proper environment control):

Positioning (Full Travel):
X-Y-Z: Standard......................................................... 0.0025mm
With Scales (opt.) ........................................................ 0.0020 mm
Repeatability:
X-Y-Z: Standard......................................................... 0.0015 mm
With Scales (opt.) ........................................................ 0.0010 mm

0.000100 "
0.000080 "
0.000060 "
0.000040 "

Optional Specification
Die/Mold Package: Developed for high performance machining of 3D surfaces to achieve superior finish, contour
accuracy, and reduction in cycle time. (includes: S-class geometries, high response feed axis, SGI.4)
Ultra Precision Machining Package: Developed to achieve superior accuracy for 2D, ultra precision applications
such as mold base machining. (includes: S-class geometries, high response feed axis, Moire scale feedback 0.01
micron, SGI.4)
Inquire separately for detailed specifications

360 Index Pallet Table

Workpiece Positioning on Pallet ............................................... 24 - M16 Tapped holes and 2 precision edge locators
Center Hole
...................................................................... 50 mm
1.97"
Pallet/Table Positioning Range ................................................. 360 positions, bi-directional
Programming Increment ............................................................ 1 degree
Positioning Time (500 kg payload) ........................................... 90/180
1.6/2.1 sec
Positioning Time (700 kg payload) ........................................... 90/180
1.7/2.2 sec
Pallet Indexing Accuracy .......................................................... 2.0 arc seconds
Table Indexing Repeatability..................................................... 1.0 arc seconds
Pallet to index table Clamp Force.............................................. 94.1 kN
21,160 lbs.

NC Rotary Table (Option)

Pallet/Table positioning range ................................................... 360,000 positions, bi-directional
Programming Increment ............................................................ .0001 degree
NC Rotary Positioning Time (500kg payload).......................... 90/180
Positioning Time (700 kg payload) ........................................... 90/180
Pallet Indexing Accuracy .......................................................... 3.0 arc seconds
Table Indexing Repeatability..................................................... 2.0 arc seconds
NCRT clamp torque .................................................................. 4432 Nm

1.2/1.65 sec
1.25/1.7 sec

3261 ft. lb.

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Automatic Pallet Changer (APC)

Pallet Change Time (500kg payload) ........................................ 8.5 seconds
Pallet Change Time (700kg payload) ........................................ 10 seconds
Pallet Clamp Confirmation for process error checking .......... 2 seconds (Total APC time = 10.5 / 12 seconds)
Pallet to pallet Repeatability after Pallet Change ...................... 0.002 mm
0.00008"
0.0002"
Pallet compatibility (pallet master concept) .............................. .005mm
Distance Floor to Pallet Top...................................................... 1,200 mm
47.20"
Pallet Load Capacity.................................................................. 500/700 kg option
1100/1540 lbs.
Pallet handling options: ............................................................. 8-Pallet Magazine

High Power Spindle (Standard)

Spindle Nose
...................................................................... No. 40 Taper (HSK63A optional)
Tooling
...................................................................... CAT V-flange (HSK63A optional)
Tool Clamp Force (mechanical) ................................................ 9.8 kN (No. 40 taper)
2,200 lb.
Tool Clamp Force HSK63A ................................................... 29.4kN
6,600 lb.
Spindle Speed Range................................................................. Two Range, 50-12,000 RPM
Spindle Acceleration Time (50 to 12,000 rpm) ........................ 1.5 sec / 1.1 sec deceleration
(50 to 6,000 rpm) .......................... .6 sec / .5 sec deceleration
Spindle Orientation.................................................................... Electric Servo Control
Drive Motor (5,000 ~ 10,000 rpm)
15 min ...................................................................... 22 kW AC
29.5 HP AC
Continuous .................................................................. 18.5 kW AC
24.8 HP AC
Torque Characteristics:
25% ED Rating (50 ~1,060 rpm).................................... 166 Nm
122.4 ft lb
Continuous Rating (50 ~ 1,500 rpm) .............................. 95 Nm
70.1 ft lb
Obtain Full HP: ...................................................................... 5,000 rpm
Constant Torque Range .............................................................. 50 to 1,500 rpm
Spindle Bearing Design:
Front ............................................................................ Two (2) Angular Contact Bearings with Ceramic Balls
Rear ............................................................................. Two (2) Angular Contact Bearings Steel Balls and Rings
Bearing:
Inner Diameter ............................................................ 85 mm
3.34"
Outer Diameter............................................................ 130 mm
5.11"
Spindle Temperature Control .................................................... Oil Air Lubrication with Jacket Cooling, Referenced
to Bed
Rigid Tap
...................................................................... 3,000 RPM

High Acceleration Spindle (Option)

Nose Taper...................................................................................... 7/24 No. 40 Taper (HSK63A optional)
Tool Shank Types .......................................................................... Cat 40 V-Flange (HSK63A Optional)
Retention stud specification ........................................................... MAS403-P40T(MAS1)
Tool Clamp Force (mechanical) ................................................ 9.8 kN (No. 40 taper)
2,200 lb.
...................................................................... 29.4 kN (HSK63A)
6,600 lb.
Speed Range
...................................................................... Two Range, 50 to 12,000 RPM
Spindle Acceleration Time
(0 to 12,000 rpm)..................... 0.9 sec / .9 sec deceleration
(0 to 6,000 rpm)....................... 0.4 sec / 0.4 sec deceleration
Spindle Orientation.................................................................... Electric Servo Control
Drive Motor (6,000 ~ 12,000 rpm)
10 min ...................................................................... 18.5 kW AC
25 HP AC
30 min ...................................................................... 15 kW AC
20 HP AC
Continuous .................................................................. 11 kW AC
15 HP AC
Torque Characteristics:
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25% ED Rating................................................................ 98 Nm
72 ft lb
Continuous Rating........................................................... 42 Nm
31 ft lb
Obtain Full Horsepower................................................................. 6,000 rpm
Constant Torque Range.................................................................. 50 to 2,500 rpm
Spindle Bearing Design: Front ................................................. Two (2) Angular Contact Bearings Steel Balls and Rings
Rear ................................................... Two (2) Angular Contact Bearings Steel Balls and Rings
Bearing: Inner Diameter ............................................................ 70 mm
2.76"
Outer Diameter............................................................ 110 mm
4.33"
Spindle Temperature Control .................................................... Oil Air Lubrication with Jacket Cooling, Referenced
to Bed
Rigid Tapping
...................................................................... 4,000 rpm

Optional High Speed 18k Spindle

Spindle Nose
...................................................................... HSK63Aonly
Tooling
...................................................................... HSK63A
Tool Clamp Force (mechanical) ................................................ 29.4 kN (HSK63A)
6,600 lbs.
Spindle Speed Range................................................................. Two Range, 50-18,000 RPM
Spindle Acceleration Time (50 to 18,000 rpm) ........................ 3 sec / 2.4 sec deceleration
Spindle Acceleration Time (50 to 9,000 rpm) .......................... 1.1 sec / 1.1 sec deceleration
Spindle Orientation
...................................................... Electric Servo Control
Drive Motor
15 min ...................................................................... 15 kW AC
20 HP AC
Continuous .................................................................. 11 kW AC
15 HP AC
Torque Characteristics:
25% ED Rating (50 ~2180 rpm)..................................... 66 Nm
48 ftlbs
Obtain Full 20 HP:......................................................................6,000 rpm
Constant Torque Range .............................................................. 50 to 2,500 rpm
Spindle Bearing Design: Front ................................................. Two (2) Angular Contact Bearings with Ceramic Balls
Rear ................................................... Two (2) Angular Contact Bearings Steel Balls and Rings
Bearing: Inner Diameter ............................................................ 70 mm
2.76"
Outer Diameter............................................................ 110 mm
4.33"
Spindle Temperature Control .................................................... Oil Air Lubrication with Jacket Cooling, Referenced
to Bed
Rigid Tap
...................................................................... 4,000 RPM

Optional Core Cooled 20k High Accuracy Spindle

Spindle Nose
...................................................................... HSK63Aonly
Tooling
...................................................................... HSK63A
Tool Clamp Force (mechanical) ................................................ 29.4 kN (HSK63A)
6,600 lbs.
Spindle Speed Range................................................................. Two Range, 50-20,000 RPM
Spindle Orientation
...................................................... Electric Servo Control
Spindle Acceleration Time (to 20,000 rpm) ............................. 2.8 sec / 2.4 sec deceleration
Spindle Acceleration Time (to 10,000 rpm) ............................. 0.6 sec / 0.5 sec deceleration
Drive Motor
10 min ...................................................................... 18.5 kW AC
25 HP AC
Continuous .................................................................. 11 kW AC
15 HP AC
Torque Characteristics:
25% ED Rating (50 ~2180 rpm)..................................... 66 Nm
48 ftlbs
Obtain Full 25 HP:......................................................................6,000 rpm
Constant Torque Range .............................................................. 50 to 2,500 rpm
Spindle Bearing Design:
Front ............................................................................ Two (2) Angular Contact Bearings with Ceramic Balls
Rear ............................................................................. Two (2) Angular Contact Bearings Steel Balls and Rings
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Bearing:
Inner Diameter ............................................................ 70 mm
2.76"
Outer Diameter............................................................ 110 mm
4.33"
Spindle Temperature Control .................................................... Core Cooled/Under race lubrication, Referenced to
Bed
Rigid Tap
...................................................................... 4,000 RPM

Automatic Tool Changer

Capacity: Standard.......................................................................... 40 Tools
Optional ........................................................................... 60 (consult factory for larger ATC)
Tool Change Time ...................................................................... 0.9 seconds
Chip-to-Chip Time (Std Spindle) ...............................................2.5 seconds (MAS Method)
Maximum Tool Size Diameter Adjacent Pockets Empty.............. 170 mm
Maximum Tool Size Without Limitation ...................................... 70 mm
Maximum Tool Length .................................................................. 360 mm
Maximum Tool Length (HSK63A with 40/60 atc) ....................... 420 mm
Maximum Tool Weight (use med. Speed mode over 8kg) ........... 12 kg
Maximum Tool Moment ................................................................ 11.76 Nm
Tool Preparation Time (Shortest/Longest) .................................... ATC60
..................................... ATC40
Tool Selection Method ................................................................... Fixed Address

6.7"
2.76"
14.2"
16.5"
26.4 lb.
8.7 ft lb
4/7 seconds
3.8/5.7 seconds

Rack Type ATC for Large-Size Tools (Optional)

Note: Requires HSK-A63 spindle and 60-Tool Magazine
Tool Storage Capacity ............................................................... 3 Tools (2 long tools and 1 large diameter tool)
Long Tool Max tool diameter without limitation.......................... 100mm
3.9"
Max tool length ........................................................... 560mm
22"
Max tool weight .......................................................... 15kg
33 lbs.
Large diameter tool
Max tool size ............................................................... 300x250x300mm (X x Y x Z)
Max tool weight .......................................................... 30kg
66 lbs.
Tool to Tool changing time ................................................ 20s (not including shutter motion)

Chip and Coolant System

Chip Discharge ...........................................................................Rear Discharge
Center Trough.............................................................................Base Coolant
Chip Collection...........................................................................Lift up conveyor & tank.
Lift-up Conveyor Discharge Height ...........................................1,024 mm
40.3"
Chip & Coolant Separation Method .......................................... Rotating Drum with permanent Media Mesh
.....................................................................................
Continuous
Back Flush Cleaning
Rotating drum filtration ............................................................. 20 micron mesh (90% fine removal)
Coolant Tank Capacity (total cap/effective cap): ...................... 800/400 l
211/106 gal.
Through Spindle Coolant Pressure ............................................ 2.2 MPa
300 psi
Flow Rate .................................................................... 30 l/min.
8 gal/min.
Spindle Nozzles - Quantity........................................................ 8
Overhead Shower Nozzles - Quantity ....................................... 14
Base Coolant Wash Nozzles - Quantity .................................... 2

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Utility Requirements
Air:
Air Pressure..............................................................0.5 ~ 0.8 MPa
Volume (without Air Blow) .....................................410 l/min.
(with Air Blow) ..........................................660 l/min.
Electrical Specification:
Volts
Phase
Cycle
kVA, Sum of All Equipment
Main Circuit Breaker
240V
480V

72 116 psi
14.4 cfm
23.3 cfm

240 or 480
3
60
50 minimum, 90 kVA with all available options
225 Amps
125 Amps

Tank Capacities
Hydraulic Tank ........................................................................... 26 Liters
Spindle Cooling Oil........................................................................ 25 Liters
Spindle Lubrication Oil.................................................................. 1 Liter
Automatic Grease Supply Unit (Optional)
Daikin ........................................................................... 1 Liter
Trabon ........................................................................... 2 Liter

Home Positions
X-Axis
Y & Z-Axis
B-Axis

...................................................................... Center of Stroke

...................................................................... Stroke (+) End
...................................................................... Edge Locator Parallel to X

6.9 gal.
6.6 gal.
.26 gal.
.26 gal.
.53 gal.

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Horse Power Curves:

Optional: High Acceleration Spindle:

Standard: High Power Spindle:

Optional: High Speed 18k Spindle:

25/20 HP
Torque: 49 ft. lb
Rigid Tap: 4,000 RPM.

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Optional Core Cooled 20k Spindle:

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General View:
Note: Prior to installation check for drawing updates

General View (40/60 ATC)

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Stroke Limitation (High Acceleration Spindle): Option

Stroke Limitation (High Torque Spindle): Standard

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Pallet Drawings: Standard

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Pallet Drawings: Option

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Tool Size Drawings:

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Spindle Head Dimensions:

High Acceleration Spindle

High Power Spindle

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Operator Control Panel

Located conveniently to the work area. This panel includes the following:
FS310is Fanuc Series Control
12.1" color LCD
Touch screen function buttons
NC Power ON/OFF
Emergency Stop Push-button
NC Program Start/Stop
Mode Selector Switches
NC Function Switches
Coolant Control Switches
Machine Control Switch
Spindle Start/Stop
Spindle Tool Unclamp
Machine Monitoring Indicator
Over Travel Release Switch
Alarm Release Switch
Memory Protect Unlock Key Switch
Splash Guard Door Interlock Key Switch
Routine Function Switches
Jog Switch
Rotary Switch Manual Feedrate
Rotary Switch Rapid Feed Override
Rotary Switch Feedrate Override
Rotary Switch Spindle Speed Override
Main Control Panel Flexible Switch allows assignment of main control panel
switches to the PC screen

CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS - PROFESSIONAL 5 SYSTEM CNC

Controlled Axes
Simultaneous 3-axis positioning standard;
Simultaneous 4-axis control optional;

Programming Method
Inch/metric selection (G20, G21) (5120A) (MM STD);
Custom Marco Common Variables: 82 (5282C) (MM STD);
Minimum increment: 0.0001 mm; 0.0001 in.
Maximum programmable dimension: 8 digits (99999.999);
Absolute/Incremental programming (G90/G91);
Decimal point programming/Calculator type decimal point input;
Automatic recognition of EIA/ISO code;

Interpolation
Positioning (G00);
Linear interpolation (G01);
Circular interpolation (G02, G03);

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Feeds
Cutting feedrate;
F-direct command;
Dwell (G04);
Rapid traverse override;
Cutting feedrate override (0-200%);
Feedrate override cancel (M49/M48);

Part Program Storage & Editing

Part program storage (1,050 feet, 320 m, 126 KB tape);
Registerable programs (63);
Background editing;
Program number search;
Sequence number search;
Address, word search;
Part program collation/comparison and stop;
Cut, paste, and replace function

Operation And Display

12.1" color LCD;
Clock function;
Manual data input (MDI);
Machining Result Function
Product Count Function

I/O Devices
PCMCIA Card;
I/O interface ;
Data Center Internal Memory: 4MB

STM Functions
S-function direct command (direct spindle programming);
T-function;
M-function;

Tool Offsets
Tool length offsets (99 total) (G43, G44/G49);
Tool radius offset C (G41, G42/G40);
Tool offset memory Type A;

Coordinate Systems
Coordinate Value Insert Function;
Manual return to reference point;
Automatic return to reference point (G28);
Return to 2nd reference point (G30);
Reference point return check (G27);
Return from reference point (G29);
Coordinate system setting (G92);
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Machine coordinate system setting (G53);

Work coordinate system selection (G54-G59);
Local coordinate system setting (G52);

Operation Support Functions

Label skip:
Control in/out;
Single block;
Program stop (M00);
Optional stop (M01);
Optional block skip (/);
Dry run;
Machine lock;
Z-axis feed cancel;
Auxiliary function lock;
Mirror image (M21, M22/M23);
Manual absolute;
Tool length measurement (manual);
Data protection key;
Follow-up;
Help function;

Programming Support Functions

FS-15M format;
Circular interpolation radius programming;
Canned cycles (G73, G74, G76, G80 to G89);
Rigid synchronous tapping (G84);
Sub-programming (4 folds nested);
Exact stop check (G09);
Exact stop check mode (G61);
Tapping mode (G63);
Cutting mode (G64);
Programming data input (G10) (offset value, parameter);

Machine Error Compensation

Stored pitch error compensation;
Backlash compensation;
Friction compensation control;
Feed forward;

Maintenance & Safety

Emergency stop;
Over travel;
Stored stroke limit 1;
Self-diagnostics;
Interlock;
Alarm history display (last 25 alarms);
Low air pressure alarm;
Low spindle lubricant level alarm;

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MPC Operation Specification

Geometric Intelligence SM Control (GI.3);
Spindle Load (SL) Upper Limit;
Spindle Load (SL) Lower Limit;
Tool Life Monitoring;
Spindle Load Monitoring;
Spare Tool Selection;
Registered tool automatic selection and changing function;
One touch ATC operation by push-button;
All axes automatic return to reference point;
Automatic return to work setting position;
Self-diagnostics and instruction display;
Number and position of limit switches and solenoids display for alarm;
Automatic recover function for ATC-ARM standby position;
Alarm history function;
Automatic display for regular maintenance advice.

Installation
Environmental conditions for machine run-off at Makino are controlled to the following level:
Temperature
Fluctuation
Humidity
Dust
Air Supply

82.4+3.6F
Warm 28+2C
64.4+3.6F
Cool
18+2C
1C/30 min.
1.8F/30 min.
65% or less
Not applicable
72-115 psi and 15.9 cfm (22.9 cfm with optional air blow) of DRY air supplied through a
minimum supply pipe of 3/4" diameter with no reducers or nozzles.

NOTE: The base machine configuration, specifications and pricing may be changed without prior notice to
incorporate improvements resulting from ongoing R&D programs
The quoted accuracies are attained through proper application of environmental conditions, and suitable
industrial floor for machine stability.
This document is the confidential intellectual property of Makino Inc and must be surrendered upon
demand.

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