Machine Comparison
Makino F9 vs Makino iQ300
Makino vs Makino · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Makino F9 and Makino iQ300 are VMCs for different jobs. The F9 is a large CAT50 machine for long die and mold components, with 1,600 x 800 x 650 mm of X/Y/Z travel, a 1,850 x 800 mm table and a 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) load rating. The iQ300 is a micro-machining VMC with 400 x 350 x 200 mm of travel, a 600 x 400 mm table and a 100 kg (220 lb) rating.
The iQ300 runs an HSK-E32 spindle to 45,000 rpm against the F9's 10,000 rpm, and carries 40 tools against 30. The F9 rapids at 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) against 16,000 mm/min in X and Y and 8,000 mm/min in Z on the iQ300.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino F9 | Makino iQ300 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63 in) ▲ | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) ▲ | 350 mm (13.78 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) ▲ | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Table Size | 1,850 x 800 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in) | 600 x 400 mm (23.6 in x 15.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) ▲ | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm | 45,000 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional) | HSK-E32 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 | 40 ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) ▲ | 16,000 mm/min (X / Y), 8,000 mm/min (Z) (630 ipm (X / Y), 315 ipm (Z)) |
Advantages
Makino F9
- 1,600 x 800 x 650 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 400 x 350 x 200 mm
- 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) table load against 100 kg (220 lb)
- 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) rapids against 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm) in X and Y
Makino iQ300
- 45,000 rpm HSK-E32 spindle against 10,000 rpm
- 40 tools against 30
Verdict
No shop weighs these two for the same part. Choose the Makino F9 for long, heavy die and mold components that need 1,600 mm of X travel, CAT50 roughing and a 2,500 kg table rating. Choose the Makino iQ300 for LED tooling, optical surfaces, micro parts and small molds, where a 45,000 rpm spindle for small tools matters and parts stay within 100 kg.