Machine Comparison
Makino F8 vs Makino F9
Makino vs Makino · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Makino F8 and Makino F9 are the same CAT50 die and mold VMC in two lengths. Both list 800 mm (31.5 in) of Y and 650 mm (25.6 in) of Z travel, a 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) table rating, a 10,000 rpm spindle with HSK-A100 optional, 30 tools and rapid traverse of 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm).
The only difference in the table is length. The F9 has 1,600 mm (63 in) of X travel against 1,300 mm (51.2 in) on the F8, on a 1,850 x 800 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in) table against 1,550 x 800 mm (61 in x 31.5 in). That extra length lets the F9 take longer die and mold components, or several parts and fixtures lined up along X.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino F8 | Makino F9 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) | 1,600 mm (63 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Table Size | 1,550 x 800 mm (61 in x 31.5 in) | 1,850 x 800 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) | 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional) | CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools | 30 |
| Rapid Traverse | 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) | 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) |
Advantages
Makino F8
- Covers parts that fit its 1,550 x 800 mm table with the same spindle, tools and load rating as the F9
- Suited to large die and mold work that does not need 1,600 mm of X travel
Makino F9
- 1,600 mm (63 in) of X travel against 1,300 mm (51.2 in), on a 1,850 x 800 mm table
- Room to line up several parts or fixtures along X in one setup
Verdict
Choose by part length. If the work fits 1,300 mm of X travel and a 1,550 x 800 mm table, the Makino F8 does everything the F9 does at the same spindle speed, load rating and tool count. Choose the Makino F9 for die and mold components that need the 1,600 mm X axis, or for shops that want several parts or fixtures in one setup.