Makino MAG1

Est. $800,000 - $1,200,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · makino.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,520 mm (59.8 in)

Y Travel

1,100 mm (43.3 in)

Z Travel

1,350 mm (53.1 in)

Max Spindle

33,000 rpm - 161 HP

Tool Capacity

120 (option 241)

Rapid Traverse

50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm)

How much does the Makino MAG1 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$800,000 - $1,200,000

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 MAG1 is a five-axis horizontal machining center built for aluminum monolithic aerospace parts. It works on an 800 x 1000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in) pallet with travels of 1,520 mm (59.8 in) in X, 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Y and 1,350 mm (53.1 in) in Z, and its spindle runs to 33,000 rpm, listed at 161 HP in the spec table and 120kW in Makino's description.

Everything about the machine points at high metal removal in aluminum. With that speed and power, even the modest tool diameters the machine accepts can run at high surface speeds and heavy chip loads, so on a thin-walled structural part the limit tends to be fixturing and chip evacuation rather than the spindle. Makino's stated aim is to keep the spindle in the cut for as large a share of the cycle as possible, pairing the spindle with a platform built for fast, precise contouring. Rapid traverse and cutting feedrate are both 50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm).

The rotary axes give five-face access to the part, which Makino uses to reduce setups and process variation. A tilts 210° (-110° to +100°) and B turns 360°. Workpieces may be up to Ø 1,500 x 1,500 mm (Ø 59 in x 59 in) and 1,300 kg (2,866 lb).

The tool side is built for few, light tools. The magazine holds 120 tools, with 241 as an option, but tools are limited to 90 mm (3.5 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb). Tool change is slow, 17 sec tool-to-tool and 20 sec chip-to-chip, which matters little on long roughing cycles in aluminum but adds up on parts with many short operations. The MAG1 can be connected to Makino's MMC automatic pallet transfer and storage system for long periods of unattended running.

For larger parts, the Makino MAG3 moves to a 3,000 x 1,500 mm (118.1 in x 59.1 in) pallet and 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of X with a 33,000 rpm, 130 kW spindle.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Size	800 x 1000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in)
X-Axis Travel	1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,350 mm (53.1 in)
A Axis Range	210° (-110°to +100°)
B Axis Range	360°
Max Spindle Speed	33,000 rpm - 161 HP
Rapid Traverse Rate	50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm)
Cutting Feedrate	50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm)
Max Workpiece Size	Ø 1,500 x 1,500 mm (Ø 59 in x 59 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
Tool Capacity	120 (option 241)
Tool to Tool Time	17 sec
Chip to Chip Time	20 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	90 mm (3.5 in)
Max Tool Weight	8 kg (17.6 lb)

Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

33,000 rpm spindle listed at 161 HP (120kW in Makino's description) for high metal removal in aluminum
Five-face access from an A axis of 210° (-110° to +100°) and a 360° B axis
Workpieces up to Ø 1,500 x 1,500 mm (Ø 59 in x 59 in) and 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
120-tool magazine as standard, with 241 tools as an option
Can be integrated into Makino's MMC pallet transfer and storage system for unattended operation

Limitations

Tool change takes 17 sec tool-to-tool and 20 sec chip-to-chip
Tools are limited to 90 mm (3.5 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb)
Rapid traverse is 50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm), the same as the cutting feedrate
The machine is specified around aluminum; there is no lower-speed, high-torque spindle listed for steel or titanium

Best For

Aluminum monolithic aerospace structural parts High metal-removal roughing at up to 33,000 rpm Parts up to Ø 1,500 mm and 1,300 kg Unattended production on an MMC pallet system

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the MAG1 designed for?

Makino describes it as suited to high-productivity machining of aluminum monolithic aerospace parts. It combines a 33,000 rpm spindle listed at 161 HP with five-face access to the part, so that more of the cycle is spent cutting and fewer setups are needed.

02 How large a part fits in the MAG1?

Up to Ø 1,500 x 1,500 mm (Ø 59 in x 59 in) and 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) on an 800 x 1000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in) pallet. Travels are 1,520 mm (59.8 in) X, 1,100 mm (43.3 in) Y and 1,350 mm (53.1 in) Z.

03 What tools can the MAG1 use?

The magazine holds 120 tools, with a 241-tool option. Each tool can be up to 90 mm (3.5 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb). Tool change takes 17 sec tool-to-tool and 20 sec chip-to-chip.

04 How does the MAG1 differ from the MAG3?

The MAG3 is the larger machine, with a 3,000 x 1,500 mm (118.1 in x 59.1 in) pallet, 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of X and a 33,000 rpm, 130 kW spindle. The MAG1 runs an 800 x 1000 mm (31.5 in x 39.4 in) pallet with 1,520 mm (59.8 in) of X and has a 241-tool magazine option.