Makino D300
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Table Size
How much does the Makino D300 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Makino. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Makino D300 is a compact five-axis vertical machining center with a trunnion table: a 300 mm diameter (11.8 in diameter) table, travels of 300 mm (11.8 in) in X, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y and 350 mm (13.8 in) in Z, and a standard 15,000 rpm spindle. The A axis tilts +120/-120 and the C axis turns 360, both on direct-drive motors.
The envelope is small but the table is not the limit you might expect. Parts up to 450 diameter x 240 mm (conditional) can be swung, larger than the table itself, while the table load is 120 kg (265 lb). Makino stresses the clearance between the spindle and the trunnion, which gives the tool close access to the part. That suits high-speed machining with short tools, where reach and rigidity decide the surface.
The standard spindle is a 30 horsepower, 15,000 rpm unit with CAT40, or HSK-A63 as an option. Faster spindles of 20,000 and 30,000 rpm are optional. Rapids and the cutting feedrate are both 60,000 mm/min (2,362 in/min). Core-cooled ballscrews and temperature control of the direct-drive motors and spindle are there for thermal stability over a long cycle.
Tooling is generous for the size. A 60-tool magazine is standard, with 124 and 212-tool magazines available, and the tool-to-tool time is 0.8 sec. Tools are limited to 70 mm (2.76 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb), so this is not a machine for large face mills. A pallet changer or robot loading can be added, and the control is the Makino Professional 6 with a touch-screen graphical interface.
Within Makino's vertical five-axis range, the D200Z uses the same 300 mm table size but comes with a 30,000 rpm HSK-E50 spindle as standard and 20 + 1 tools. The D500 steps up to a 500 mm table and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Y.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 300 mm diameter (11.8 in diameter) |
| X-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| A Axis Range | +120/-120 |
| C Axis Range | 360 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm (20,000, 30,000 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 60,000 mm/min (2,362 in/min) |
| Cutting Feedrate | 60,000 mm/min (2,362 in/min) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 450 diameter x 240 mm (conditional) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | Table: 120 kg (Table: 265 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 (124, 212 optional) |
| Tool to Tool Time | 0.8 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 70 mm (2.76 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 60-tool magazine as standard on a machine with a 300 mm table, with 124 and 212-tool options
- 0.8 sec tool-to-tool time
- Standard 30 horsepower, 15,000 rpm CAT40 spindle, with 20,000 and 30,000 rpm options
- Rapids and cutting feedrate both 60,000 mm/min (2,362 in/min)
- Direct-drive A (+120/-120) and C (360) axes, with core-cooled ballscrews and temperature-controlled spindle and motors
- Can be fitted with a pallet changer or robot loading
Limitations
- Table load is 120 kg (265 lb)
- Tools are limited to 70 mm (2.76 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb)
- Z travel is 350 mm (13.8 in) and the maximum part height 240 mm (conditional)
- The 20,000 and 30,000 rpm spindles and the larger magazines are options
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The table is 300 mm diameter (11.8 in diameter) and carries up to 120 kg (265 lb). Makino lists a maximum workpiece of 450 diameter x 240 mm (conditional), so parts larger than the table can be swung within limits. Travels are 300 mm (11.8 in) in X, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y and 350 mm (13.8 in) in Z.
02
The standard spindle runs to 15,000 rpm, is rated 30 horsepower and takes CAT40, or HSK-A63 as an option. Spindles of 20,000 rpm and 30,000 rpm are optional.
03
60 as standard, with 124 and 212-tool magazines as options. Tool-to-tool time is 0.8 sec. Each tool can be up to 70 mm (2.76 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb).
04
Both have a 300 mm table. The D200Z has a 30,000 rpm HSK-E50 spindle as standard, 20 + 1 tools and travels of 350 mm (13.7 in), 300 mm (11.8 in) and 250 mm (9.8 in). The D300 starts at 15,000 rpm with CAT40 but holds 60 tools and has more Y and Z travel.
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