Machine Comparison
Makino a500iR vs Yasda YMC 430
Makino vs Yasda Precision · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Makino a500iR and the Yasda YMC 430 are both 5-axis machining centers, but they are different size classes and serve different jobs. The Makino travels 900 x 750 x 800 mm; the Yasda travels 420 x 300 x 250 mm, less than half as far in every axis.
The Makino is the general-purpose machine: a 14,000 rpm standard spindle on CAT40, optional 20,000 and 24,000 rpm spindles that require HSK-A63, and 90 tools as standard with 133, 218 or 311 tools as extra-cost options. The Yasda is a small-tool machine: 200-40,000 min-1 as standard on HSK-E32, an optional 1,500-80,000 min-1 spindle on HSK-E25, and 32 tools as standard with 90 tools optional.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino a500iR | Yasda YMC 430 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) ▲ | 420 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 750 mm (29.5 in) ▲ | 300 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) ▲ | 250 mm |
| Max Spindle Speed | 14,000 rpm (standard) / 20,000 and 24,000 (optional) | 200-40,000 min-1 (1,500-80,000 min-1 spindle opt.) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT40 (std/14k) / HSK-A63 (opt/14k; req'd/20k & 24k) | HSK-E32 (HSK-E25 with the 1,500-80,000 min-1 spindle opt.) |
| Tool Capacity | 90 tools (standard) / 133, 218, 311 tools (optional) ▲ | 32 tools (90 tools opt.) |
Advantages
Makino a500iR
- 900 x 750 x 800 mm of travel against 420 x 300 x 250 mm
- 90 tools as standard against 32 tools, with 133, 218 or 311 tools optional
- Suits larger five-axis parts and structural aluminum work, with an optional 24,000 rpm spindle
Yasda YMC 430
- 200-40,000 min-1 standard spindle against 14,000 rpm standard
- Optional 1,500-80,000 min-1 HSK-E25 spindle for micro-tool work
- HSK-E32 tooling suited to small-tool finishing of small precision parts
Verdict
These machines do not compete for the same parts. The Makino a500iR is for five-axis parts that need 900 x 750 x 800 mm of travel, heavier fixtures and a large magazine, with spindles from 14,000 rpm up to an optional 24,000 rpm. The Yasda YMC 430 is for small precision parts inside 420 x 300 x 250 mm, finished with small tools at up to 40,000 min-1, or 80,000 min-1 with the optional spindle.