Machine Comparison
Makino F5 Professional 6 vs Makino F8
Makino vs Makino · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Makino F5 Professional 6 and Makino F8 are both Makino die and mold VMCs, but at different sizes and with different spindles. The F5 runs an HSK-A63 spindle to 20,000 rpm, with 30,000 rpm as an extra-cost option, for hard milling and 3-D finishing. The F8 runs a CAT50 spindle to 10,000 rpm, with HSK-A100 optional, for larger die and mold components.
The F8 is the bigger machine: 1,300 x 800 x 650 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 900 x 500 x 450 mm, a 1,550 x 800 mm table against 1,000 x 500 mm, and a 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) load rating against 1,000 kg (2,204 lb). It also rapids faster, 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) against 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm). Both carry 30 tools.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino F5 Professional 6 | Makino F8 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 650 mm (25.6 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in) | 1,550 x 800 mm (61 in x 31.5 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,000 kg (2,204 lb) | 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm (Optional: 30,000 rpm) ▲ | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-A63 (Optional HSK-F63) | CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 | 30 tools |
| Rapid Traverse | 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm) | 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) ▲ |
Advantages
Makino F5 Professional 6
- 20,000 rpm HSK-A63 spindle, with 30,000 rpm optional, against 10,000 rpm on the F8
- Suited to hard milling and fine 3-D contour finishing with small tools
Makino F8
- 1,300 x 800 x 650 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 900 x 500 x 450 mm
- 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) table load against 1,000 kg (2,204 lb)
- 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) rapid traverse against 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm)
- CAT50 spindle (HSK-A100 optional) for heavy cutting
Verdict
Choose the Makino F5 Professional 6 for hard milling of die and mold cavities and medical parts, where 20,000 rpm, or 30,000 rpm with the option, suits small finishing tools and parts stay within 1,000 kg. Choose the Makino F8 for large die and mold components that need 1,300 mm of X travel, a 2,500 kg table rating and CAT50 tooling for roughing and finishing on one machine.