Machine Comparison
Makino L2 Table vs Makino PS105
Makino vs Makino · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Makino L2 Table and Makino PS105 are vertical machining centers in different size classes, so they serve different jobs. The L2 Table is a compact HSK-A50 small-part production machine with a fixed 600 x 400 mm table; the PS105 is a general-purpose CAT40 VMC with a 1,300 x 510 mm table for job shop and aerospace work.
The PS105 offers 1,050 x 510 x 460 mm of travel against 400 x 300 x 300 mm and an 800 kg (1,763 lb.) table load against 60 kg (132 lb). The L2 Table runs 16,000 rpm against 14,000 rpm and rapids at 48 m/min on all axes, where the PS105 lists 48,000 mm/min on X and 36,000 mm/min on Y and Z. Both carry 30 tools as standard, with 60 optional on the PS105.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Makino L2 Table | Makino PS105 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 1,050 mm (41.3 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) | 510 mm (20.0 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) | 460 mm (18.1 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 600 x 400 mm (23.62 in x 15.74 in) | 1,300 x 510 mm (51.1 in x 20 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 60 kg (132 lb) | 800 kg (1,763 lb.) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 16,000 rpm (HSK-A50), Optional - 8,000 (HSK-A50) ▲ | 14,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (HSK-A50) - Standard | 30 tools (60 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) | X-axis - 48,000 mm/min, Y / Z Axes - 36,000 mm/min (X-axis - 1,890 ipm, Y / Z Axes - 1,417 ipm) |
Advantages
Makino L2 Table
- 16,000 rpm HSK-A50 spindle against 14,000 rpm
- 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids on all axes against 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) on the PS105's Y and Z
- Compact fixed-table layout suited to robot loading through the door
Makino PS105
- 1,050 mm (41.3 in) X travel against 400 mm (15.7 in)
- 510 mm (20.0 in) Y and 460 mm (18.1 in) Z travel against 300 mm
- 800 kg (1,763 lb.) table load against 60 kg (132 lb)
- 1,300 x 510 mm table and a 60-tool magazine option
Verdict
Pick by part size. The Makino L2 Table suits high-volume small parts such as implants, instruments and electronic housings on multi-part fixtures, often in robot cells, where 16,000 rpm and 48 m/min rapids keep cycles short. The Makino PS105 suits job shops and contract manufacturers machining aerospace, medical and general parts that need 1,050 mm of X travel and an 800 kg table load.