Summary

The Makino a40 is a 4-axis horizontal machining center expressly engineered for high-volume machining of non-ferrous die cast parts, particularly aluminum. Its design prioritizes rapid cycle times, reliable unattended operation, and features tailored for minimizing unproductive non-cut intervals in die cast production. The machine integrates intelligent acceleration control, fast spindle response, dedicated tooling cleanliness, and advanced coolant management specifically for the challenges of non-ferrous machining environments.

Key Capabilities

• Four-axis machining with full B-axis 360° indexing in 0.001° increments
• Optimized for non-ferrous die cast parts, including contamination controls and extended coolant maintenance intervals
• Inertia Active Control (IAC) adapts to fixture and tool weight for acceleration optimization
• Spindle achieves full speed (12,000 rpm) in 0.5 seconds; supports rigid tapping at up to 6,000 rpm
• High-speed linear axes with rapid traverse up to 60,000 mm/min
• Standard vision-type broken-tool detection system for unattended operation
• Dedicated tool taper cleaning with filtered coolant on each tool change

Key Specifications