Makino T2
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
How much does the Makino T2 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 T2 is a 5-axis horizontal machining center for large titanium aerospace parts. It carries a 1,000 mm x 1,250 mm (39.4 in x 49.2 in) pallet, travels 2,000 mm (78.7 in) in X and Y and 1,800 mm (70.8 in) in Z, and drives a spindle listed as 4,000 rpm - 100 kW/1,000 Nm cont. Makino names edge frames, pylons and bulkheads as the parts it was designed to produce.
The envelope is close to a cube, and the work it accepts is a round one: Ø 1,900 x 2,000 mm (Ø 74.8 in x 78.7 in) at up to 5,000 kg (11,022 lb). The A-axis swings +/- 110°, and both B and C are listed as 360° infinite. A frame or bulkhead that stands tall on the pallet can be reached from most directions without refixturing, which matters on titanium where every setup adds hours.
The spindle is the core of the machine. A continuous rating of 100 kW and 1,000 Nm at a ceiling of 4,000 rpm is a roughing spindle: it is meant to hold heavy, slow cuts in titanium rather than run small tools fast. Makino pairs it with an Active Dampening System, a rigid construction and a high-pressure, high-flow coolant system. The coolant figures are 7 MPa @ 200 L/min through the spindle and 1.5 MPa @ 50 L/min from the nozzles, so check that the shop's filtration and chip handling are sized for that flow.
Axis speed is modest. Rapid traverse and cutting feed are both 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm), and a tool change takes 20 sec tool-to-tool and 40 sec chip-to-chip. On long titanium cycles those times are a small share; on short operations they add up. The magazine holds 120 tools as standard, 190 as an option, each up to 300 mm (11.8 in) in diameter and 30 kg (66 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 1,000 mm x 1,250 mm (39.4 in x 49.2 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,800 mm (70.8 in) |
| A Axis Range | +/- 110° |
| B Axis Range | 360° infinite |
| C Axis Range | 360° infinite |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,000 rpm - 100 kW/1,000 Nm cont. |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm) |
| Cutting Feedrate | 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm) |
| Max Workpiece Size | Ø 1,900 x 2,000 mm (Ø 74.8 in x 78.7 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 5,000 kg (11,022 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 120 tools (optional 190 tools) |
| Tool to Tool Time | 20 sec |
| Chip to Chip Time | 40 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 30 kg (66 lb) |
| Through Spindle Coolant | 7 MPa @ 200 L/min |
| Nozzle Coolant | 1.5 MPa @ 50 L/min |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Spindle rated 100 kW/1,000 Nm continuous for heavy titanium roughing
- 2,000 x 2,000 x 1,800 mm (78.7 x 78.7 x 70.8 in) of travel and a Ø 1,900 x 2,000 mm (Ø 74.8 in x 78.7 in) work envelope
- A-axis of +/- 110° with B and C both listed as 360° infinite
- Through-spindle coolant at 7 MPa @ 200 L/min, part of the high-pressure, high-flow system Makino lists for titanium
- 120 tools standard, 190 optional, up to 300 mm (11.8 in) diameter and 30 kg (66 lb)
Limitations
- 4,000 rpm top speed rules out efficient small-tool or aluminum finishing
- Rapid traverse of 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm) is the same as the cutting feed, so positioning moves are slow
- Tool changes of 20 sec tool-to-tool and 40 sec chip-to-chip penalize parts with many short operations
- The 190-tool magazine is an option; the standard machine holds 120
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both share the 4,000 rpm - 100 kW/1,000 Nm cont. spindle, 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm) rapids and 5,000 kg (11,022 lb) workpiece rating. The Makino T4 is the long machine: a 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.5 in x 59.1 in) pallet and 4,200 mm (165.3 in) of X with 1000 mm (39.4 in) of Z. The T2 has 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of X and 1,800 mm (70.8 in) of Z, for tall parts rather than long ones.
02
The Makino T1 runs a 12,000 rpm spindle, rapids at 25,000 mm/min (984.3 in/min) and holds 60 tools as standard on a 1,000 mm (39.37 in) pallet. The T2 gives up speed for size and continuous power: 4,000 rpm with 100 kW/1,000 Nm, a 1,000 mm x 1,250 mm (39.4 in x 49.2 in) pallet and 120 tools as standard.
03
Makino lists an Active Dampening System, a rigid construction, a high-torque, high-powered spindle and a high-pressure, high-flow coolant system. The table puts the coolant at 7 MPa @ 200 L/min through the spindle and 1.5 MPa @ 50 L/min from the nozzles.
04
The work envelope is Ø 1,900 x 2,000 mm (Ø 74.8 in x 78.7 in), and the maximum workpiece weight is 5,000 kg (11,022 lb). The pallet itself is 1,000 mm x 1,250 mm (39.4 in x 49.2 in), so large frames overhang it and need fixtures designed for that.
