Makino Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

Makino a92

Est. $1,200,000 - $1,800,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · makino.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,520 mm (59.8 in)

Y Travel

1,250 mm (49.2 in)

Z Travel

1,350 mm (53.1 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm (8,000, 20,000)

Spindle Taper

CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional)

Tool Capacity

40 (60, 92, 148, 204, 316)

How much does the Makino a92 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$1,200,000 - $1,800,000

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 a92 is a large horizontal machining center for heavy production parts, with an 800 x 1,000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in) pallet and travels of 1,520 mm (59.8 in) in X, 1,250 mm (49.2 in) in Y and 1,350 mm (53.1 in) in Z. Makino aims it at diesel engine blocks and construction equipment, and names agriculture and energy alongside construction as the industries it serves.

The rectangular pallet is the point of the machine. Its 1,000 mm side gives room for a long block or for two fixtures end to end, and the workpiece envelope of Ø 1,500 x 1,500 mm (Ø 59 in x 59 in) is set by the swing. Workpiece weight is 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) as standard, with 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) as an option. Makino states that high thrust forces can be applied throughout the work zone, though the table puts no figure on that thrust.

The standard spindle reaches 10,000 rpm on a CAT50 taper, and HSK-A100 is optional. Makino also lists 8,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm spindles, which spans everything from slow, heavy cuts in iron to small tools in aluminium; power and torque for each are not in the table. Rapid traverse and cutting feed are both 50,000 mm/min (1,969 ipm).

The tool magazine comes in six sizes: 40 tools standard, then 60, 92, 148, 204 and 316 as options. The step matters for tool size. With the 40 or 60 tool ATC, tools can be 356 mm (14.0 in) in diameter and 30 kg (66 lb); from 92 tools upward the diameter limit falls to 350 mm (13.8 in) and the weight limit rises to 35 kg (77 lb). Tool-to-tool time is 1.9 sec and chip-to-chip 5.4 sec, and the gap between the two, the axis and spindle movement around each change, is what counts on parts with many short operations.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Size	800 x 1,000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in)
X-Axis Travel	1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,250 mm (49.2 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,350 mm (53.1 in)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm (8,000, 20,000)
Spindle Taper	CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional)
Rapid Traverse Rate	50,000 mm/min (1,969 ipm)
Cutting Feedrate	50,000 mm/min (1,969 ipm)
Max Workpiece Size	Ø 1,500 x 1,500 mm (Ø 59 in x 59 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	2,000 kg (option 3,000 kg) (4,400 lb (option 6,600 lb))
Tool Capacity	40 (60, 92, 148, 204, 316)
Tool to Tool Time	1.9 sec
Chip to Chip Time	5.4 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	356 mm (40/60 ATC), 350 mm (92 ATC and larger) (14.0 in (40/60 ATC), 13.8 in (92 ATC and larger))
Max Tool Weight	30 kg (40/60 ATC), 35 kg (92 ATC and larger) (66 lb (40/60 ATC), 77 lb (92 ATC and larger))

Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

800 x 1,000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in) pallet with 1,520 mm (59.8 in) of X for long blocks or two fixtures end to end
Six magazine sizes, from 40 tools standard to 60, 92, 148, 204 or 316 as options
Spindle range from 8,000 rpm to 20,000 rpm alongside the standard 10,000 rpm, with CAT50 or optional HSK-A100
Full 50,000 mm/min (1,969 ipm) available as cutting feed as well as rapid traverse
Workpiece weight of 2,000 kg (4,400 lb), or 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) with the option

Limitations

Only 40 tools in the standard magazine; larger magazines are options
Chip-to-chip time is 5.4 sec against 1.9 sec tool-to-tool, which adds up on parts with many short operations
Tool diameter limit drops from 356 mm (14.0 in) to 350 mm (13.8 in) with the 92 tool and larger magazines
Rapid traverse of 50,000 mm/min (1,969 ipm) is below the 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) of the a91nx
No spindle power, torque or maximum tool length in Makino's specification table

Best For

Diesel engine blocks and similar long castings Construction, agricultural and energy equipment components Parts up to Ø 1,500 mm (Ø 59 in) and 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) High-mix work that needs 204 or 316 tools on the machine

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What kind of work is the a92 designed for?

Makino positions the a92 for large part production, naming diesel engine blocks and construction equipment, and the agriculture, energy and construction equipment industries. Its 800 x 1,000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in) pallet, Ø 1,500 x 1,500 mm (Ø 59 in x 59 in) work envelope and 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) standard workpiece weight fit that work.

02 How does the a92 compare with the a91nx?

The a92 has the longer pallet, 800 x 1,000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in) against 800 x 800 mm (31.5 in x 31.5 in) on the a91nx, and more travel: 1,520 mm (59.8 in) of X against 1,400 mm (55.1 in). The a91nx is quicker, with 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) rapids, and starts with 60 tools against 40. Both have 1,350 mm (53.1 in) of Z.

03 What tool magazines are available on the a92?

40 tools as standard, with 60, 92, 148, 204 and 316 as options. With the 40 or 60 tool ATC the limits are 356 mm (14.0 in) diameter and 30 kg (66 lb). With 92 tools and larger they are 350 mm (13.8 in) and 35 kg (77 lb).

04 Which spindles can the a92 have?

The standard spindle runs to 10,000 rpm with a CAT50 taper; HSK-A100 is optional. Makino also lists 8,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm spindles. The specification table gives no power or torque, so ask Makino for the curves of each before deciding.

05 How fast are the tool changes on the a92?

Tool-to-tool time is 1.9 sec and chip-to-chip time is 5.4 sec. The difference is the time the axes and spindle need to leave the cut and come back, so on a part with many short operations the chip-to-chip figure is the one that sets cycle time.