Makino MAG3.EX

Est. $1,800,000 - $2,500,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · makino.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

4,000 mm (157.5 in)

Y Travel

1,500 mm (59.1 in)

Z Travel

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

Max Spindle

33,000 rpm - 130 kW

Tool Capacity

120 (180)

Rapid Traverse

X: 62,700 mm/min Y / Z 58,000 mm/min (X: 2,468 ipm Y&Z 2,283 ipm)

How much does the Makino MAG3.EX cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$1,800,000 - $2,500,000

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 MAG3.EX is a horizontal 5-axis machining center built for structural aluminium aerospace milling. It has 4,000 mm (157.5 in) of X, 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of Y and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Z over a 3,500 x 1,500 mm pallet, and its spindle is listed at 33,000 rpm - 130 kW. Makino's aim with the platform is to keep the spindle in the cut for as large a share of the cycle as possible.

Speed is what separates the EX from the MAG3.W on the same 4,000 mm X. Rapids are 62,700 mm/min on X and 58,000 mm/min on Y and Z (X: 2,468 ipm Y&Z 2,283 ipm), and the cutting feedrate reaches 50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm). The MAG3.W rapids and feeds at 25,400 mm/min (1,000 ipm) but offers 1,800 mm (70.9 in) of Y. On rib and pocket work, where long tool paths at light depth are the norm, the feed available on every axis governs cycle time as much as spindle power does.

The rotary axes are A at ± 110° and C at 360°. Makino describes a compact spindle with a short pivot point, which gives access to five faces of the part and so reduces the number of setups. The listed work envelope is 4,000 x 1,500 x 750 mm (157.4 in x 59 in x 29.5 in) with a 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) weight limit.

The magazine holds 120 tools as standard and 180 as an option. Tools can be up to 100 mm (3.9 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb), with a tool-to-tool time of 10 sec and 15 sec chip-to-chip. For long unattended runs the machine can be integrated with an automatic pallet transfer and storage system in Makino's MMC system; that is an addition to the machine, not part of it.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Size	3,500 x 1,500 mm
X-Axis Travel	4,000 mm (157.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
A Axis Range	± 110°
C Axis Range	360°
Max Spindle Speed	33,000 rpm - 130 kW
Rapid Traverse Rate	X: 62,700 mm/min Y / Z 58,000 mm/min (X: 2,468 ipm Y&Z 2,283 ipm)
Cutting Feedrate	50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm)
Max Workpiece Size	4,000 x 1,500 x 750 mm (157.4 in x 59 in x 29.5 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	3,000 kg (6,600 lb)
Tool Capacity	120 (180)
Tool to Tool Time	10 sec
Chip to Chip Time	15 sec
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

33,000 rpm - 130 kW spindle, which Makino states is designed for high metal-removal rates
Rapids of 62,700 mm/min on X and 58,000 mm/min on Y and Z, with a 50,000 mm/min (1,968 ipm) cutting feedrate
4,000 mm (157.5 in) of X and a 4,000 x 1,500 x 750 mm (157.4 in x 59 in x 29.5 in) work envelope for long structural parts
120 tools as standard, 180 optional, with a 15 sec chip-to-chip time
A axis of ± 110° and a 360° C axis around a short pivot point, for five-face access in one setup

Limitations

Y travel is 1,500 mm (59.1 in), against 1,800 mm (70.9 in) on the MAG3.W and 2,200 mm (86.6 in) on the MAG4
Tool-to-tool time is 10 sec and chip-to-chip 15 sec, so parts with many short operations lose time at every change
Tools are limited to 100 mm (3.9 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb), which rules out large face mills and heavy boring heads
The MMC pallet transfer and storage system is an integration on top of the base machine

Best For

Structural aluminium aerospace parts up to 4,000 mm (157.5 in) long High-feed pocketing at 33,000 rpm and up to 50,000 mm/min Five-face work on parts up to 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) Cells planned around MMC pallet automation

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the MAG3.EX differ from the MAG3.W?

Both have 4,000 mm (157.5 in) of X, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Z and a 3,500 x 1,500 mm pallet. The MAG3.EX has 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of Y, a 130 kW spindle, rapids of 62,700 mm/min on X and a 50,000 mm/min cutting feedrate, with 120 tools (180 optional). The MAG3.W has 1,800 mm (70.9 in) of Y, an 80 kW spindle with 120 kW in brackets, 25,400 mm/min (1,000 ipm) rapids and 60 tools (120 optional).

02 How does it compare with the MAG3?

The MAG3 has the same 33,000 rpm - 130 kW spindle, the same rapids and the same 120 (180) tool magazine, but 3,000 mm (118.1 in) of X on a 3,000 x 1,500 mm (118.1 in x 59.1 in) pallet. The MAG3.EX extends X to 4,000 mm (157.5 in) on a 3,500 x 1,500 mm pallet, so it is the choice when parts are too long for the MAG3.

03 How large and heavy a part can the MAG3.EX take?

The listed maximum workpiece is 4,000 x 1,500 x 750 mm (157.4 in x 59 in x 29.5 in) and the maximum workpiece weight is 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). The pallet is 3,500 x 1,500 mm, so check how a long part will be held where it runs beyond the pallet length.

04 What tools does the magazine accept?

The standard magazine holds 120 tools and an optional one holds 180. Each tool can be up to 100 mm (3.9 in) in diameter and up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Tool-to-tool time is 10 sec and chip-to-chip time is 15 sec.

05 Can the MAG3.EX run unattended?

Makino states that the MAG3.EX can be integrated with an automatic pallet transfer and storage system in its MMC system, which allows extended periods of unattended operation. The pallet system is an integration rather than part of the base machine, so it has to be specified with it.