Makino EDG56
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Y Travel
Z Travel
Table Size
max workpiece weight
max workpiece height
How much does the Makino EDG56 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a sinker edm (ram edm) in this class — not a quote from Makino. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Makino EDG56 is a mid-size sinker EDM listed with 600 x 400 x 400 mm of travel, a 900 x 600 mm table and a 3,000 kg workpiece limit. Makino does not show it in its current lineup, so it may be an older model, and nobody has been able to match these figures to a Makino source.
The nearest machine Makino offers today is the EDNC-6, with 650 mm of X, 450 mm of Y and an 800 x 550 mm table. Read on paper, the EDG56 has the larger table but less X and Y travel. Anyone choosing between a used EDG56 and a new machine should measure the actual EDG56 rather than trust its listed numbers.
Heavy work is what the listing points to. Parts up to 3,000 kg and 350 mm high are listed, and the machine itself is given as 9,500 kg, so foundation, crane capacity and access to the shop all need checking before delivery. The generator row reads MGH generator, 160A peak current, and the control row Makino Hyper-i. A Ra 0.08 µm finish is listed as mirror finish capable.
There are gaps. Rapid traverse, tool changer capacity, electrode weight and the tank dimensions are all missing. Read the generator and control plates, measure the tank, and ask for a demonstration cut with an electrode and material like those of the job.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 900 x 600 mm |
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 3,000 kg |
| Max Workpiece Height | 350 mm |
| Generator Power | MGH generator, 160A peak current |
| Surface Finish | Ra 0.08 µm (mirror finish capable) |
| CNC Control | Makino Hyper-i |
| Machine Weight | 9,500 kg |
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
- Listed 3,000 kg workpiece limit on a 900 x 600 mm table, suited to heavy mold plates
- Listed 160A peak current from the MGH generator for roughing larger cavities
- Listed workpiece height of 350 mm
- Listed with a Ra 0.08 µm finish and the Makino Hyper-i control
Limitations
- Not in Makino's current lineup; the listed figures are not confirmed by any Makino source
- The listed 9,500 kg machine weight needs a suitable floor and rigging
- Listed X and Y travel of 600 x 400 mm is less than the 650 x 450 mm of the current EDNC-6
- No tank, tool changer, rapid traverse or electrode weight figures are listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. It is not in Makino's current lineup and may be an older model, and its figures could not be matched to a Makino source. Use them to shortlist a machine, then confirm travels, table and generator on the machine itself.
02
The EDNC-6, which Makino currently offers, has 650 mm of X, 450 mm of Y and 350 mm of Z with 500 mm in brackets, over an 800 x 550 mm table. The EDG56 is listed with 600 x 400 x 400 mm of travel and a larger 900 x 600 mm table.
03
The machine is listed at 9,500 kg. Its listed workpiece limits are 3,000 kg and 350 mm of height, on a 900 x 600 mm table. Plan the foundation and the crane around both numbers before the machine arrives.
04
The generator row reads MGH generator with 160A peak current, and the listed surface finish is Ra 0.08 µm, described as mirror finish capable. Neither could be confirmed, so ask for a demonstration cut on a material and electrode like those of the job.
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