Makino V56i

Est. $275,000 - $425,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-02

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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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

900 mm (35.4 in)

Y Travel

550 mm (21.7 in)

Z Travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

Max Spindle

20,000 RPM (30,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63 (HSK-F63 opt)

Tool Capacity

25 (40, 60 opt)

How much does the Makino V56i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$275,000 - $425,000

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 V56i is a high-speed vertical machining center with 900 x 550 x 450 mm (35.4 x 21.7 x 17.7 in) of travel, a 1,050 x 550 mm (41.3 x 21.7 in) table and a 20,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle, with 30,000 RPM and an HSK-F63 taper listed as options. The V56i is not in Makino's current lineup and is probably an older model, so the figures here come from the listed table, not from a current Makino page.

Its closest current relative is the F5 Professional 6, which shares the 900 mm (35.4 in) X and 450 mm (17.7 in) Z travel and the same 20,000 rpm spindle (Optional: 30,000 rpm) with HSK-A63. The V56i has 550 mm (21.7 in) of Y against 500 mm (19.7 in) on the F5, and a 1,050 x 550 mm table where the F5 Professional 6 has 1,000 x 500 mm. It holds 25 tools as standard where the F5 holds 30.

The maximum workpiece is listed as 1,050 x 720 x 450 mm (41.3 x 28.3 x 17.7 in), so a part can be deeper than the 550 mm table in Y if it clears the guards. Table load is 800 kg (1,763 lb). The axes run on what the table calls a Nano slideway with a core-cooled saddle, at 787 in/min for both rapid and cutting feed; matching rapid to cutting feed is typical of a machine built for long contouring passes in mold steel rather than short positioning moves.

Tools can be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb). The magazine options are 40 and 60, and the tool change time is 6.5 sec. The control is listed as Makino Professional 6 with SGI.5.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
Y-Axis Travel	550 mm (21.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Max Spindle Speed	20,000 RPM (30,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63 (HSK-F63 opt)
Table Size	1,050 x 550 mm (41.3 x 21.7 in)
Max Workpiece Size	1,050 x 720 x 450 mm (41.3 x 28.3 x 17.7 in)
Table Load Capacity	800 kg (1,763 lb)
Rapid Traverse Rate	787 in/min
Cutting Feedrate	787 in/min
Tool Capacity	25 (40, 60 opt)
Tool Change Time	6.5 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	80 mm (3.15 in)
Max Tool Weight	8 kg (17.6 lb)
CNC Control	Makino Professional 6 (SGI.5)
Spindle RPM	20,000 (30K opt)
Maximum Workpiece	41.3" x 28.3" x 17.7"
Maximum Payload	1,760 lbs
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	6.5 secs
Maximum Tool Diameter	3.15"
Maximum Tool Weight	17.6 lbs
Optional ATC Capacity	Yes
Guideway Technology	Nano slideway (core-cooled saddle)

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

20,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle as standard, with 30,000 RPM and HSK-F63 listed as options
550 mm (21.7 in) of Y travel and a 1,050 x 550 mm (41.3 x 21.7 in) table, wider than the F5 Professional 6's 500 mm (19.7 in) Y
Maximum workpiece of 1,050 x 720 x 450 mm (41.3 x 28.3 x 17.7 in), deeper than the table
800 kg (1,763 lb) table load for mold plates and fixtures
Core-cooled saddle on the Nano slideway, aimed at holding position through long finishing cycles

Limitations

Only 25 tools as standard; 40 and 60 are options
Tools are limited to 80 mm (3.15 in) and 8 kg (17.6 lb), which rules out large face mills
Rapid traverse of 787 in/min makes long non-cutting moves slow
Older model outside Makino's current lineup; the listed table is unconfirmed

Best For

Mold cavities and cores within 900 x 550 x 450 mm Long finishing passes at up to 20,000 RPM, or 30,000 with the option Parts up to 800 kg (1,763 lb) that hang past the table in Y

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the V56i compare with the F5?

The F5 Professional 6 has 900 x 500 x 450 mm of travel, a 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in) table, 20,000 rpm (Optional: 30,000 rpm) and 30 tools. The V56i has the same X and Z, 550 mm (21.7 in) of Y, a 1,050 x 550 mm (41.3 x 21.7 in) table, the same speeds and 25 tools standard.

02 What is the largest part the V56i can machine?

The listed maximum workpiece is 1,050 x 720 x 450 mm (41.3 x 28.3 x 17.7 in), with a table load of 800 kg (1,763 lb). The 720 mm depth is more than the 550 mm table, so a part can overhang in Y, but it still has to reach every feature within 550 mm (21.7 in) of Y travel.

03 What tools does the V56i take?

HSK-A63 tools as standard, or HSK-F63 with the optional spindle. Each tool can be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 8 kg (17.6 lb). The standard magazine holds 25, with 40 and 60 listed as options, and the tool change time is 6.5 sec.

04 Is the Makino V56i still in production?

It is not in Makino's current lineup and is likely an older model. When looking at a used V56i, check which spindle is fitted (20,000 or the optional 30,000 RPM), the magazine size, and that the control is the listed Makino Professional 6 with SGI.5.