Makino MAG.A8
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
How much does the Makino MAG.A8 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 MAG.A8 is an 8-metre-class horizontal 5-axis machining center in Makino's MAG A Series for aerospace work: X travel of 8,200 mm (322.8 in), Y of 2,200 mm (86.6 in), Z of 650 mm (25.6 in), and an 8,000 x 2,000 mm (315.0 in x 78.7 in) pallet. The spindle runs to 33,000 rpm, and Makino's description of the series quotes 130kW.
Length is its whole point. The MAG.A6 below it has the same cross-section, 2,200 mm Y and 650 mm Z, but 6,200 mm (244.1 in) of X on a 6,000 x 2,000 mm pallet. The MAG.A8-H above it keeps the 8,200 mm X and adds width, with 2,500 mm (98.4 in) of Y on an 8,000 x 2,300 mm pallet. The A8 is the one to look at when parts are long but fit within 2,200 mm.
The listed maximum workpiece is 8,000 mm X 2,200 mm x 500 mm (with limitations), or 315 in X 86.6 in x 19.7 in, at 5,000 kg (11,000 lb). That weight limit is the same as on the shorter MAG.A6, so the extra length is for longer parts, not heavier ones. Spar- and skin-type parts that are long and shallow match this envelope; tall parts do not.
Feeds are uniform: 65,000 mm/min (X, Y, Z) for both rapid traverse and cutting feed. The A axis tilts through 220° (-110° ~ +110°) and C rotates 360°, with a short pivot point that Makino says gives five-face access. The 120-tool magazine changes in 13 sec tool-to-tool and 20 sec chip-to-chip, for HSK tools up to 305 mm (12.0 in) long, 100 mm (3.9 in) across and 8 kg (17.6 lb). Pallet automation is available through Makino's MMC system.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 8,000 x 2,000 mm (315.0 in x 78.7 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 8,200 mm (322.8 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 2,200 mm (86.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| A Axis Range | 220° (-110° ~ +110°) |
| C Axis Range | 360° |
| Max Spindle Speed | 33,000 rpm |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 65,000 mm/min (X, Y, Z) |
| Cutting Feedrate | 65,000 mm/min (X, Y, Z) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 8,000 mm X 2,200 mm x 500 mm (with limitations) (315 in X 86.6 in x 19.7 in (with limitations)) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 120 |
| Tool to Tool Time | 13 sec |
| Chip to Chip Time | 20 sec |
| Max Tool Length HSK | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 8,200 mm (322.8 in) of X on an 8,000 x 2,000 mm (315.0 in x 78.7 in) pallet
- 65,000 mm/min rapids and cutting feed on all three linear axes
- 33,000 rpm spindle, quoted by Makino at 130kW for the series
- Five-face access from a 220° (-110° ~ +110°) A axis and 360° C axis
- Can be integrated with the MMC automatic pallet transfer and storage system
Limitations
- Y is 2,200 mm (86.6 in); wider parts need the MAG.A8-H with 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
- Workpiece weight stays at 5,000 kg (11,000 lb), the same as the shorter MAG.A6
- Parts are limited to 500 mm (19.7 in) high, and the maximum size is listed 'with limitations'
- 120 tools with a 20 sec chip-to-chip time; no larger magazine is listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Width. Both have 8,200 mm (322.8 in) of X and 650 mm (25.6 in) of Z. The MAG.A8 has 2,200 mm (86.6 in) of Y and an 8,000 x 2,000 mm (315.0 in x 78.7 in) pallet; the MAG.A8-H has 2,500 mm (98.4 in) of Y and an 8,000 x 2,300 mm (315.0 in x 90.6 in) pallet.
02
Up to 5,000 kg (11,000 lb). The MAG.A6 carries the same rating, so moving from the A6 to the A8 buys length rather than load capacity.
03
Up to 8,000 mm X 2,200 mm x 500 mm (with limitations), which Makino gives as 315 in X 86.6 in x 19.7 in (with limitations). The qualifier means some shapes cannot use the whole envelope, so check tall features near the ends of travel.
04
Tool-to-tool time is 13 sec and chip-to-chip 20 sec, from a 120-tool magazine. Tools can be up to 305 mm (12.0 in) long with an HSK shank, 100 mm (3.9 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb).
