Makino MCD1516-5XA
This model was not found in Makino's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-02 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Makino MCD1516-5XA 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 MCD1516-5XA is not in Makino's current lineup and may be an older model. Its listed table has not been checked against a Makino source, and it does not describe one consistent machine: it holds two sets of rows that cannot both be right.
The metric rows describe a very small 5-axis machine. X, Y and Z are 150 mm (5.9 in), 100 mm (3.9 in) and 150 mm (5.9 in), the table is 150 x 100 mm (5.9 x 3.9 in) with a 30 kg (66 lb) load limit, and the spindle is a 40,000 RPM HSK-E32 unit of 3.7 kW (5.0 hp). The same rows give an A axis of +90° to -90° (180° total), a 360° (continuous) C axis, 20 m/min (787 ipm) rapids, 0.5 µm positioning accuracy, 0.2 µm repeatability and a weight of about 4,000 kg (8,818 lb).
The inch rows describe a large machine instead: a 39.4" pallet, a maximum workpiece of ø78.7" x 53.1", a maximum payload of 5,060 lbs, a 6,000 rpm spindle, an A axis of 115° (-100°to +15°), a 360° B axis and no C axis, 630 in/min rapids and cutting feed, and tools up to 11.81" in diameter and 66 lbs. A part 78.7" across cannot fit a machine with 150 mm of X travel, and a 66 lbs tool does not belong in an HSK-E32 spindle.
Until the machine's own plate and documentation settle which set applies, none of these figures should be used to plan work. The magazine row, 30 (60, 99, 120), reads as 30 tools standard with 60, 99 and 120 as options, and the control is given as Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| A Axis Range | +90° to -90° (180° total) |
| C Axis Range | 360° (continuous) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 40,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-E32 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 3.7 kW (5.0 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (60, 99, 120) |
| Table Size | 150 x 100 mm (5.9 x 3.9 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 30 kg (66 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.5 µm |
| Repeatability | 0.2 µm |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 20 m/min (787 ipm) |
| Machine Weight | ~4,000 kg (8,818 lb) |
| CNC Control | Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6) |
| Pallet | 39.4" |
| A Axis | 115° (-100°to +15°) |
| B Axis | 360° |
| C Axis | None |
| Spindle RPM | 6,000 rpm |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 630 in/min |
| Cutting Feedrate | 630 in/min |
| Maximum Workpiece | ø78.7" x 53.1" |
| Maximum Payload | 5,060 lbs |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 11.81" |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 66 lbs |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- If the metric rows are right: a 40,000 RPM HSK-E32 spindle for very small cutters
- If the metric rows are right: 0.5 µm positioning accuracy and 0.2 µm repeatability
- Magazine listed as 30 tools standard, with 60, 99 and 120 as options
- If the inch rows are right: parts up to ø78.7" x 53.1" and a 5,060 lbs payload
Limitations
- The listed table contradicts itself: 40,000 RPM against 6,000 rpm, and a 360° C axis against a C axis of None
- Not in Makino's current lineup, and no figure on the page is verified
- If the metric rows are right, parts are limited to a 150 x 100 mm (5.9 x 3.9 in) table and 30 kg (66 lb)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. It is not in Makino's current lineup and may be an older model. The table on this page could not be matched to a Makino specification, so every figure needs confirming from the machine itself.
02
It holds two sets of rows. The metric set gives 150 mm (5.9 in) of X, a 40,000 RPM HSK-E32 spindle and a 30 kg (66 lb) table load. The inch set gives a 39.4" pallet, a 6,000 rpm spindle, a 5,060 lbs payload and tools up to 11.81". Both cannot describe the same machine.
03
The listed table gives two answers: 40,000 RPM with an HSK-E32 taper and 3.7 kW (5.0 hp) in the metric rows, and 6,000 rpm in the inch rows. Check the spindle plate before relying on either.
04
The magazine row reads 30 (60, 99, 120): 30 tools standard, with 60, 99 and 120 as options. This row does not conflict with the others, but it is still unverified.
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