Machine Comparison
Makino D300 vs Makino D500
Makino vs Makino · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Makino D300 and Makino D500 are 5-axis machining centers from the same family but in different size classes, so they serve different jobs. The D300 is a compact machine for small precision parts on a 300 mm diameter table; the D500 has twice the Y stroke and a 500 mm diameter table for larger work.
The D500 offers 550 x 1,000 x 500 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 300 x 500 x 350 mm, and a 350 kg table load (300 kg on a pallet) against 120 kg. The D300 is quicker: 0.8 sec tool-to-tool against 4.2 sec, and 60,000 mm/min rapids against 48,000 mm/min on the D500's X axis. Its standard spindle runs 15,000 rpm against 14,000 rpm. Both carry 60 tools as standard and offer a 30,000 rpm spindle option.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino D300 | Makino D500 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) | 550 mm (21.6 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) | 500 mm (19.7 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 300 mm diameter (11.8 in diameter) | 500 mm diameter (19.6 in diameter,) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | Table: 120 kg (Table: 265 lb) | Table: 350 kg. , Pallet: 300 kg. (Table: 770 lb. , Pallet: 660 lb.) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm (20,000, 30,000 optional) ▲ | 14,000 rpm (12,000, 20,000, 30,000 optional) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 (124, 212 optional) | 60 (80, 113,155,197,239,281,323 optional) |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 0.8 sec ▲ | 4.2 sec |
| Rapid Traverse | 60,000 mm/min (2,362 in/min) ▲ | 48,000 mm/min (X) 50,000 mm/min (Y / Z) (1,890 in/min (X) 1,970 in/min (Y / Z)) |
Advantages
Makino D300
- 0.8 sec tool-to-tool change against 4.2 sec
- 60,000 mm/min (2,362 in/min) rapid traverse against 48,000 mm/min (1,890 in/min) on the D500's X axis
- 15,000 rpm standard spindle against 14,000 rpm
Makino D500
- 550 mm (21.6 in) X and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) Y travel against 300 mm and 500 mm
- 500 mm (19.7 in) Z travel against 350 mm (13.8 in)
- 350 kg (770 lb) table load, or 300 kg on a pallet, against 120 kg (265 lb)
- 500 mm diameter table against 300 mm, with larger tool magazines optional
Verdict
These machines fit different part sizes. The Makino D300 suits small mold inserts, implants and precision components, where its 0.8 sec tool change and 60,000 mm/min rapids keep cycles short. The Makino D500 suits aerospace brackets and spars, larger mold work and multi-part fixtures that need its 1,000 mm Y stroke and 350 kg table load. Pick the D500 only if the parts need that envelope.