Makino F9
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Makino F9 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 F9 is the long-bed member of Makino's large vertical machining centers: 1,600 mm (63 in) of X travel on a 1,850 x 800 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in) table, with 800 mm (31.5 in) of Y and 650 mm (25.6 in) of Z. It shares its 50 horsepower, 10,000 RPM CAT50 spindle with the F8, so choosing between the two comes down to part length.
Length is the point of this model. A workpiece may measure up to 1,850 x 800 x 550 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in x 21.7 in) and weigh up to 2,500 kg (5,511 lb). The Makino F8 stops at 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of X on a 1,550 x 800 mm (61 in x 31.5 in) table, and the F9's X stroke is about 23% longer. That extra stroke takes long mold bases and platens in one setup, or two medium molds clamped end to end.
The spindle takes CAT50 tooling as standard, with HSK-A100 available. Thirty tool pockets accept cutters up to 200 mm (7.87 in) across and 20 kg (44 lb) in weight. Rapids and cutting feed share one figure, 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm), so a traverse along the full X stroke is not quick; group operations by area of the table to keep air moves short.
Makino designed the F9 to rough heavily and finish on the same machine, with the agility for high-speed and hard milling of die/mold and medical geometry. Scale feedback and core-cooled ballscrews come as standard to hold accuracy as the machine warms through a long cycle. The control adds PC-type editing functions and icon links to operator information.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 1,850 x 800 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | CAT50 (HSK-A100 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) |
| Cutting Feedrate | 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 1,850 x 800 x 550 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in x 21.7 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 2,500 kg (5,511 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,600 mm (63 in) of X travel and a 1,850 x 800 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in) table for long parts
- 50 horsepower, 10,000 RPM spindle with CAT50 as standard and HSK-A100 optional
- Workpieces up to 2,500 kg (5,511 lb)
- Standard scale feedback and core-cooled ballscrews for thermal stability
- Cutters up to 200 mm (7.87 in) in diameter and 20 kg (44 lb)
Limitations
- Y stays at 800 mm (31.5 in) and Z at 650 mm (25.6 in), the same as the F8, so the extra size is only in X
- Workpiece height limited to 550 mm (21.7 in)
- 10,000 rpm maximum, slow for efficient small-diameter finishing tools
- 30 tool pockets, with no larger magazine listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Choose by part length. The F9 gives 1,600 mm (63 in) of X and a 1,850 x 800 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in) table; the Makino F8 gives 1,300 mm (51.2 in) and 1,550 x 800 mm (61 in x 31.5 in). Spindle, Y, Z, rapids and magazine are the same, so the F9 only pays off if your parts or fixture rows need the extra X.
02
Up to 1,850 x 800 x 550 mm (72.8 in x 31.5 in x 21.7 in) and 2,500 kg (5,511 lb). The 550 mm (21.7 in) height limit is the one to watch on tall mold bases, since the 650 mm (25.6 in) Z stroke must also cover tool length.
03
CAT50 is standard and HSK-A100 is the option, on a 50 horsepower, 10,000 RPM spindle. CAT50 suits heavy roughing tools; the HSK-A100 option is worth asking about if the same machine also does a lot of high-speed finishing.
04
Rapid traverse and cutting feed are both 24,000 mm/min (945 ipm). On a 1,600 mm (63 in) X stroke that makes the order of operations matter: programs that work one area of the table before moving on spend less time in rapid.
