Makino MAG.A6

The Makino MAG.A6 is a mid-size 5-axis horizontal machining center from Makino's MAG.A family, positioned between the smaller MAG1 and the larger MAG.A8 for aerospace production applications. While the standard MAG series focuses on pure aluminum high-speed machining, the MAG.A family is designed for broader material versatility — handling both aluminum and titanium with the spindle power and rigidity needed for both.

Axis travel runs 1,300 x 1,100 x 900 mm (51.2 x 43.3 x 35.4 in) on X/Y/Z, providing a generous work envelope for medium-to-large aerospace components. The A-axis tilts from +30 to -120 degrees while the C-axis provides full 360-degree continuous rotation, both driven by high-torque direct-drive motors. The 630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in) pallet supports workpieces with a 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) load capacity.

The standard spindle runs at 16,000 RPM with an HSK-A100 taper delivering 55 kW (73.7 hp) continuous power. Unlike the standard MAG machines which are optimized primarily for aluminum, the MAG.A6's spindle and structure are engineered for both high-speed aluminum machining and productive cutting in titanium alloys. The HSK-A100 taper provides the rigidity needed for stable cutting in Ti-6Al-4V with large-diameter cutters.

Cross-roller guides on all axes deliver the rigidity needed for maintaining accuracy during heavy cutting in demanding materials. The horizontal spindle orientation provides superior chip evacuation in both aluminum (where chip volume is the challenge) and titanium (where hot chip re-cutting damages tools). Machine mass of approximately 26,000 kg (57,320 lb) provides solid dynamic stability.

The MAG.A6 runs on Makino's Professional 6 control. The 100-tool standard ATC supports complex multi-material aerospace jobs. It integrates with pallet automation for production cells. Competitors include the DMG Mori DMU 85 monoBLOCK, Starrag STC 800, and Makino's own a800Z in the versatile mid-size aerospace 5-axis segment.