Makino PS95
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Overview
The Makino PS95 is the largest VMC in Makino's PS-series lineup, built for production shops that need speed and surface finish quality without stepping up to a horizontal. It slots below the a-series HMCs in Makino's catalog and above the smaller PS65.
Travel runs 920 x 508 x 460 mm (36.2 x 20 x 18.1 in), giving you a work envelope of 0.215 cubic meters. The 14,000 RPM direct-drive spindle puts out 25 kW (33.5 hp) through a CAT 40 taper with ceramic hybrid bearings. Rapids hit 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) on X and Y, 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) on Z. Those aren't class-leading numbers, but the SGI.5 contouring algorithm (same tech Makino uses in their aerospace HMCs) keeps feed rates high through corners and complex surfaces where other controls would have to back off.
Linear roller guides on all three axes keep things fast and accurate. Core-cooled ball screws maintain thermal stability during long runs. The 30-tool side-mount ATC swaps tools in 1.2 seconds tool-to-tool (3.8 seconds chip-to-chip), and there's an upgrade path to 60 tools for complex jobs. Through-spindle coolant at 400 psi comes standard.
The control is a Makino Professional P, built on the Fanuc Oi-MD platform. Shops already running Fanuc won't need retraining. The interface isn't as polished as Makino's newer Pro 6, but it does the job.
At 6,800 kg (14,991 lb), the PS95 carries more mass than a Haas VF-3 but less than an Okuma GENOS M560-V. The table handles parts up to 800 kg (1,763 lb) on a 1,170 x 510 mm (46 x 20 in) surface. Built in Singapore using Makino's manufacturing standards.
Pricing starts around $180,000 and runs to $260,000 fully loaded with probing, 60-tool magazine, and 4th-axis integration. That puts it head-to-head with the Okuma GENOS M560-V and DMG Mori CMX 600V. Used PS95 machines (5-8 years old) trade in the $80,000-$130,000 range. If your shop does mold work, aerospace aluminum, or any application where finish matters as much as material removal rate, the PS95 earns its premium. Specs sourced from Makino published data and verified dealer listings.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 920 mm (36.2 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 508 mm (20 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 460 mm (18.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 14,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 25 kW (33.5 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (expandable to 60) |
| Table Size | 1,170 x 510 mm (46 x 20 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Tool To Tool | 1.2 sec |
| Chip To Chip | 3.8 sec |
| Max Table Load | 800 kg (1,763 lb) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.003 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.002 mm |
| Machine Weight | 6,800 kg (14,991 lb) |
| CNC Control | Makino Professional P (Fanuc Oi-MD) |
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Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- SGI.5 contouring algorithm delivers mold-quality surface finish at feed rates where conventional controls would need to slow by half
- 30-tool standard ATC with 60-tool upgrade path handles complex multi-tool jobs without operator intervention
- 400 psi through-spindle coolant comes standard, not as an upcharge like most competitors
- Core-cooled ball screws maintain thermal stability during long production runs, reducing mid-shift drift
- 25 kW (33.5 hp) direct-drive spindle eliminates belt vibration and runs cooler than gear-driven alternatives
- 1,170 x 510 mm table is 17% larger than a Haas VF-3 table, fitting bigger fixtures without stepping up machine class
Limitations
- 3.8-second chip-to-chip time is slower than arm-type ATC machines like the Haas VF-series at 2.2 seconds
- At $180-260K, it costs 3-4x a comparably-sized Haas and doesn't offer 3-4x more work envelope
- Linear roller guides are faster but less forgiving than box ways during heavy interrupted cuts in hardened steel
- Makino's dealer and service network is thinner than Haas, Mazak, or Okuma outside major metro areas
- Professional P control lacks the data server of newer Pro 6 systems; programs load via flash card on older units
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Base price starts around $180,000 with the 30-tool ATC. Adding probing, 60-tool magazine, 4th-axis, and advanced software pushes configured prices to $220,000-$260,000. Used PS95 machines (5-8 years old) sell in the $80,000-$130,000 range depending on hours and options.
02
Similar price range, different strengths. The Makino has better surface finish capability thanks to SGI.5 contouring and standard 400 psi TSC. The Okuma has a larger Y-axis (560 vs 508 mm), more machine weight (8,000 vs 6,800 kg), and a 15,000 RPM spindle. Pick the Makino for finish quality and mold work. Pick the Okuma for raw rigidity and heavier cuts.
03
Field service engineers report very few spindle failures across PS-series installations. Forum users consistently rate Makino's build quality well above entry-level VMCs. The core-cooled ball screws and ceramic hybrid bearings are designed for long service life. Makino's technical support gets strong marks from owners, though response times depend on your proximity to a service center.
04
It handles steel and cast iron well. The 25 kW spindle and 6,800 kg weight provide solid cutting performance. But the PS95 is optimized for speed and finish, not brute-force hogging. For heavy steel roughing with deep pockets and big face mills, a box-way machine like the Okuma GENOS M560-V gives better vibration damping.
05
The PS95 uses Makino's Professional P control, built on the Fanuc Oi-MD platform. Any shop running Fanuc can transition without retraining. Older units load programs via flash card. Newer PS-series machines (PS105) have moved to the Pro 6 control with better connectivity.
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