Makino F3
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Makino F3 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Makino. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Makino F3 is a compact high-speed vertical machining center listed with 650 x 400 x 400 mm (25.6 x 15.7 x 15.7 in) of travel, a 20,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle with 30,000 RPM optional, and a 750 x 400 mm (29.5 x 15.7 in) table. It is not in Makino's current lineup and may be an older model, and the listed figures could not be matched to a Makino source.
The spindle is listed at 12 kW (16 hp) continuous and 19 Nm (14 ft-lb). That is a spindle for small tools at high speed and light finishing passes, not for heavy roughing. The 30,000 RPM option changes the taper to HSK-F63, so on a used F3 the taper tells you which spindle is fitted, and a 30K machine needs HSK-F63 holders rather than HSK-A63.
The magazine holds 30 tools with a 1.3 sec tool-to-tool change, and rapid traverse is 20 m/min (787 ipm). The table is listed for 500 kg (1,102 lb). The axes are listed with 8 mm fine-pitch ball screws and 0.05 micron scale feedback, and the listed positioning accuracy is ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) with ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in) repeatability. On a used machine those figures describe how it was built, not how it is now, so ask for a recent laser or ballbar check.
The Makino F5 Professional 6 is listed with 900 x 500 x 450 mm (35.4 x 19.7 x 17.7 in) of travel and a 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in) table on the same 20,000 rpm spindle with 30,000 rpm optional, so it is the size up if a part outgrows the F3. The F3 is listed at about 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) with the Makino Professional 6 control and SGI.5.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM (30,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 (HSK-F63 on 30K option) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 12 kW (16 hp) continuous |
| Spindle Torque | 19 Nm (14 ft-lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools |
| Tool Change Time | 1.3 sec (tool-to-tool) |
| Table Size | 750 x 400 mm (29.5 x 15.7 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 20 m/min (787 ipm) |
| Ball Screw Pitch | 8 mm fine-pitch |
| Scale Feedback Resolution | 0.05 micron |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) |
| Repeatability | ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in) |
| Machine Weight | ~5,500 kg (12,125 lb) |
| CNC Control | Makino Professional 6 with SGI.5 |
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 20,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle, with a 30,000 RPM HSK-F63 option
- Listed 1.3 sec tool-to-tool change from a 30-tool magazine
- Listed ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) positioning and ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in) repeatability, with 0.05 micron scale feedback
- Compact 650 x 400 x 400 mm (25.6 x 15.7 x 15.7 in) envelope with 20 m/min (787 ipm) rapids
- Listed with the Makino Professional 6 control and SGI.5
Limitations
- Not in Makino's current lineup; the listed figures could not be matched to a Makino source
- Listed spindle output of 12 kW (16 hp) continuous and 19 Nm (14 ft-lb) rules out heavy roughing
- Table load is listed at 500 kg (1,102 lb) on a 750 x 400 mm (29.5 x 15.7 in) table
- Y and Z travel of 400 mm (15.7 in) limit part size; the Makino F5 Professional 6 is listed with 500 mm (19.7 in) of Y and 450 mm (17.7 in) of Z
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It is not in Makino's current lineup and may be an older model. Its figures could not be matched to a Makino source, so treat them as a guide when looking at a used machine and confirm spindle, travels and control on the machine itself.
02
The listed spindle runs to 20,000 RPM with an HSK-A63 taper, rated 12 kW (16 hp) continuous and 19 Nm (14 ft-lb). A 30,000 RPM spindle was listed as an option, and it uses an HSK-F63 taper instead.
03
The Makino F5 Professional 6 is listed with 900 x 500 x 450 mm (35.4 x 19.7 x 17.7 in) of travel and a 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in) table, with the same 20,000 rpm spindle and 30,000 rpm option. The F3 has 650 x 400 x 400 mm (25.6 x 15.7 x 15.7 in) and a 750 x 400 mm (29.5 x 15.7 in) table.
04
Positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in), with 0.05 micron scale feedback and 8 mm fine-pitch ball screws. These could not be confirmed against Makino, and a used machine should be checked before relying on them.
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