Makino V33i

Est. $150,000 - $250,000 (estimated) Possible older model Updated 2026-10-02

This model was not found in Makino's current lineup when we checked on 2026-09-24 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Makino V33i Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Key Specifications

X Travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

Y Travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

Z Travel

350 mm (13.8 in)

Max Spindle

20,000 RPM (standard); 30,000 / 40,000 RPM optional

Spindle Taper

CAT 40 / HSK-A63 / HSK-F63 / HSK-E50 / HSK-E32

Tool Capacity

20 tools (standard)

How much does the Makino V33i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$150,000 - $250,000 (estimated)

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Makino. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Makino V33i is a precision vertical machining center with 650 x 450 x 350 mm (25.6 x 17.7 x 13.8 in) of travel, a 750 x 450 mm (29.5 x 17.7 in) table and a 15 kW (20 hp) spindle that runs to 20,000 RPM as standard, with 30,000 and 40,000 RPM versions optional. It is no longer in Makino's current lineup and is likely an older model; the figures are the listed ones and have not been checked against Makino.

The layout explains much of the machine. The spindle head carries X and Z while Y moves under the table, and the column and base are a single Meehanite cast iron piece. Core cooling runs through the spindle, the ballscrews and the structure, which aims to keep the cutting point from drifting as the machine warms up over a long finishing cycle. The listed positioning accuracy is ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) with ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in) repeatability; on a used machine, ask for a recent ballbar or laser check rather than relying on the original figure.

Spindle tapers are listed as CAT 40, HSK-A63, HSK-F63, HSK-E50 and HSK-E32, which tracks the speed options: a 40-taper or HSK-A63 for general work at 20,000 RPM, and the smaller HSK shanks for the high-speed spindles. Rapid traverse is 20 m/min (787 ipm), modest for a machine of this size and a sign that it was built for accuracy rather than short cycle times.

The magazine holds 20 tools as standard, and the table gives no tool size limits or table load, so check both on the machine. The control is the Makino Professional 6.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Y-Axis Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	350 mm (13.8 in)
Table Size	750 x 450 mm (29.5 x 17.7 in)
Max Spindle Speed	20,000 RPM (standard); 30,000 / 40,000 RPM optional
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (20 hp)
Spindle Taper	CAT 40 / HSK-A63 / HSK-F63 / HSK-E50 / HSK-E32
Rapid Traverse Rate	20 m/min (787 ipm)
Positioning Accuracy	±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in)
Repeatability	±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in)
Tool Capacity	20 tools (standard)
CNC Control	Makino Professional 6 (Fanuc-based)
Axis Configuration	X/Z on spindle, Y under table
Construction	Meehanite cast iron single-piece column/base
Thermal Management	Core cooling on spindle, ballscrews, and structure

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

Spindle runs to 20,000 RPM as standard, with 30,000 and 40,000 RPM versions optional
Listed positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in)
Core cooling on the spindle, ballscrews and structure to limit thermal drift
Single-piece Meehanite cast iron column and base, with X and Z on the spindle and Y under the table
Five listed tapers, from CAT 40 to HSK-E32, to match the spindle to the work

Limitations

Only 20 tools in the standard magazine, tight for mold work with many finishing cutters
Rapid traverse of 20 m/min (787 ipm) gives slow non-cutting moves
The listed table gives no table load, tool diameter or tool weight limits
Older model outside Makino's current lineup; the accuracy figures need checking on the actual machine

Best For

Die and mold finishing where thermal stability matters Small precision parts with tight positional tolerances High-speed finishing on the optional 30,000 or 40,000 RPM spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What spindle speeds were available on the Makino V33i?

20,000 RPM is standard. 30,000 and 40,000 RPM spindles are listed as options. Spindle power is 15 kW (20 hp). Tapers listed are CAT 40, HSK-A63, HSK-F63, HSK-E50 and HSK-E32, so confirm which spindle and taper a used machine carries before buying tooling.

02 How accurate is the V33i?

The listed positioning accuracy is ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) and repeatability ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in). Those are new-machine figures. On a used V33i, ask for a recent laser or ballbar report, and check that the core cooling for spindle, ballscrews and structure is working.

03 How is the V33i built?

X and Z move on the spindle side while Y moves under the table. The column and base are one Meehanite cast iron piece, and core cooling runs through the spindle, ballscrews and structure. That layout keeps the table moving in one axis only, which suits fine finishing.

04 Is the V33i the same machine as the V33i Graphite?

Not on the listed figures. The V33i has 650 x 450 x 350 mm (25.6 x 17.7 x 13.8 in) of travel and a 750 x 450 mm (29.5 x 17.7 in) table. The V33i Graphite is listed with 450 x 350 x 300 mm (17.7 x 13.8 x 11.8 in) and a 600 x 400 mm (23.6 x 15.7 in) table plus a sealed dust enclosure.