Makino MCD2018
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 MCD2018 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from Makino. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Makino MCD2018 is a horizontal machining center that Makino does not show in its current lineup, so anyone looking at one is most likely buying used. Its spec table could not be checked against a Makino model page, and it should be read with care: the listed figures describe two different machines.
One set describes a mid-size HMC: 800 mm (31.5 in) of X, 550 mm (21.7 in) of Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z, two 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) pallets as standard rated at 500 kg (1,102 lb), and a 20,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle of 22 kW (29.5 hp) continuous with core cooling and under-race lubrication. The other set describes a much larger machine: a 70.9" x 51.2" pallet, a 6,000 rpm spindle with 4K, 8K, 15K and 18K options, a maximum workpiece of 86.6" ᴓ x 82.7" with limitations, a payload of 17,600 lbs (26,400 lbs optional), an 18 sec tool-to-tool time and tools up to 11.8" in diameter and 66.1 lbs. These cannot all be true of one machine. A part of 86.6" diameter does not fit on a 500 x 500 mm pallet.
The rows that do not conflict with each other are few. The listed control is Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6, SGI.5), the B axis is listed as 360°, and the tool magazine is listed at 30 tools with 60, 99, 120, 180, 280 and 399 as options. Rapid traverse and cutting feed are both listed at 630 IPM, and the listed machine weight is ~13,500 kg (29,762 lb).
For a used machine, the serial plate and the machine's own parameter pages are the place to settle which set applies: check the pallet size, the spindle speed and taper, and the axis travels on the machine itself before relying on any figure here.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 kW (29.5 hp) continuous |
| Spindle Cooling | Core-cooled (under-race lubrication) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (60, 99, 120, 180, 280, 399 opt) |
| Pallet Size | 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) |
| Number of Pallets | 2 standard |
| Pallet Load Capacity | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 630 IPM |
| Cutting Feedrate | 630 in/min |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) |
| Repeatability | ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in) |
| Machine Weight | ~13,500 kg (29,762 lb) |
| CNC Control | Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6, SGI.5) |
| Pallet | 70.9" x 51.2" |
| B Axis | 360° |
| Spindle RPM | 6,000 rpm (4K, 8K, 15K, 18K opt) |
| Maximum Workpiece | 86.6" ᴓ x 82.7" (with limitations) |
| Maximum Payload | 17,600 lbs (26,400 lbs opt) |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 18 sec |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 11.8" (with limitations) |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 66.1 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
- Listed with Makino Professional 6 control (Pro 6, SGI.5)
- Tool magazine listed at 30 tools with options up to 399
- One listed spindle is a 20,000 RPM HSK-A63 unit of 22 kW (29.5 hp) continuous with core cooling
- Two pallets listed as standard, so loading can run while the machine cuts
- B axis listed as a full 360°
Limitations
- Not in Makino's current lineup, and the listed figures could not be checked against a Makino page
- The listed table mixes two machines: a 500 x 500 mm pallet and a 70.9" x 51.2" pallet, a 20,000 RPM and a 6,000 rpm spindle
- Listed rapid traverse of 630 IPM is slow for an HMC of any size
- Listed tool-to-tool time of 18 sec, if it applies, would weigh heavily on parts with many tools
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Makino does not show the MCD2018 in its current lineup, so it is most likely available only as a used machine. Its spec table could not be checked against a Makino model page, so confirm every figure on the machine itself.
02
The listed table holds two sets of figures. One gives 800 x 550 x 500 mm travels, a 500 x 500 mm pallet and a 20,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle. The other gives a 70.9" x 51.2" pallet, a 6,000 rpm spindle, a payload of 17,600 lbs and workpieces of 86.6" ᴓ x 82.7". They cannot describe the same machine.
03
Measure the pallet and read the axis travels and spindle speed from the control, because these decide which of the listed sets is right. Check the tool magazine size, since the listed options run from 30 to 399 tools, and confirm the control is the listed Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6, SGI.5).
04
The listed control is Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6, SGI.5). As with the rest of the table, this could not be checked against a Makino page, so confirm the control version on the machine before planning programs or post-processors around it.
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