Makino Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

Makino a82

Est. $600,000 - $900,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-03

This model was not found in Makino's current lineup when we checked on 2026-09-24 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Key Specifications

X Travel

900 mm (35.4 in)

Y Travel

900 mm (35.4 in)

Z Travel

900 mm (35.4 in)

Max Spindle

8,000 RPM (10,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

HSK-A100

Tool Capacity

80 (expandable to 160/240)

How much does the Makino a82 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$600,000 - $900,000

Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from Makino. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Makino a82 is a 630 mm pallet horizontal machining center that is not in Makino's current lineup. Its listed figures come from a third-party listing rather than from Makino, and give it 630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in) pallets, 900 mm (35.4 in) of travel on each of X, Y and Z, and an 8,000 RPM spindle with 10,000 RPM optional, rated 37 kW (50 hp) and 588 Nm (434 ft-lb).

On the main rows, the a82 is a heavy 630 mm machine: two pallets with expansion through an MMC2 pallet pool, 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) per pallet, parts up to 1,200 mm dia x 1,400 mm tall, a direct-drive B-axis with 0.001° indexing, 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) rapids and a listed machine weight of 32,000 kg (70,548 lb). The control is given as Makino Professional 6 (Fanuc-based).

The listing is not consistent, and a buyer should know where. A second set of travel rows reads 43.3 in, 32.3 in and 40.1 in for X, Y and Z instead of 900 mm (35.4 in) each. Tool capacity is 80 (expandable to 160/240) in one place and 60, with 300 optional, in another. Tool change is 2.5 sec tool-to-tool and 5.5 sec chip-to-chip in one row, while another pair of rows reads 1.70 and 4.20. Taper appears as HSK-A100 and as #50 with HSK100A optional, power as 37 kW (50 hp) and as 47.00 hp, and the control as Professional 6 and as Fanuc Professional 3. Read the machine's own plates and parameters, and measure the strokes, before trusting any single figure.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
Y-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
Z-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
Pallet Size	630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in)
Number of Pallets	2 (expandable via MMC2 pallet pool)
Pallet Load Capacity	1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Max Workpiece Size	1,200 mm dia x 1,400 mm tall
Max Spindle Speed	8,000 RPM (10,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Taper	HSK-A100
Spindle Motor Power	37 kW (50 hp)
Spindle Torque	588 Nm (434 ft-lb)
B Axis	Direct-drive, 0.001° indexing
Tool Capacity	80 (expandable to 160/240)
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	2.5 sec
Tool Change (chip-to-chip)	5.5 sec
Rapid Traverse Rate	50 m/min (1,969 ipm)
Positioning Accuracy	±0.004 mm
Repeatability	±0.002 mm
Machine Weight	32,000 kg (70,548 lb)
CNC Control	Makino Professional 6 (Fanuc-based)
Machine Type	Machining Center
Num of Axes	3
Operation Type	CNC
CNC Brand	Fanuc Professional 3
Table Size L X W	24.800(L) x 24.800(W)
Max Workpiece Weight	2,640
Support Index Table	Standard
Support Rotary Table	Optional
Direction	Horizontal
Taper	#50
Taper Opt	HSK100A
Top RPM	10,000
Hp	47.00
U Axis	None
Tool Carrier	ATC
Num Tools	60
Num Tools Opt	300
Tool Change Time	1.70
Tool Change Chip Time	4.20
Pallet Changer Available	Standard
Num Pallets	2
Num Axes	3
Num Axes Opt	4
X1	43.300"
Y1	32.300"
Z1	40.100"
B1	360.000°

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in) pallets with 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) per pallet on the main rows
Listed spindle of 37 kW (50 hp) and 588 Nm (434 ft-lb), 8,000 RPM with 10,000 RPM optional
Two pallets, expandable through an MMC2 pallet pool
Large listed work envelope of 1,200 mm dia x 1,400 mm tall

Limitations

Not in Makino's current lineup, and the table comes from a third-party listing
The listing contradicts itself on travels, tool capacity, tool-change time, taper, power and control
Listed machine weight of 32,000 kg (70,548 lb) needs a heavy foundation and rigging
Spindle speed tops out at 10,000 RPM even with the option

Best For

Used-machine buyers who can verify the spec on site Heavy cutting on 630 mm pallets Large parts up to 1,200 mm dia x 1,400 mm tall Pallet-pool cells built on the MMC2 system

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the a82 still in Makino's lineup?

No, the a82 is not in Makino's current lineup. The figures on this page come from a third-party listing, not from Makino, and several rows contradict each other, so treat them as a starting point when inspecting a used machine.

02 How does the a82 compare with the current a81nx?

Both use 630 mm pallets. The a81nx has 900 mm (35.4 in) of X and Y and 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of Z, with a 10,000 rpm CAT50 spindle as standard and 8,000 rpm High Torque optional. The a82's main rows give 900 mm (35.4 in) on all three axes and an 8,000 RPM HSK-A100 spindle with 10,000 RPM optional.

03 Which a82 figures are uncertain?

Travels (900 mm on each axis, or 43.3 in, 32.3 in and 40.1 in), tool capacity (80 or 60), tool-to-tool time (2.5 sec, or a second row's 1.70), taper (HSK-A100 or #50), power (37 kW (50 hp) or 47.00 hp) and the control. Check each on the machine itself.

04 How many tools does the a82 hold?

The listing gives two answers: 80, expandable to 160/240, in one row, and 60 with 300 optional in another. The machine you are looking at may have either magazine, so count the pockets before planning a job around tool capacity.