Makino V77 Graphite
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 V77 Graphite cost?
Estimated price range
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 V77 Graphite is a large graphite-capable vertical with 750 x 600 x 400 mm (29.5 x 23.6 x 15.7 in) of travel, a 1,000 x 600 mm (39.4 x 23.6 in) table and a 22 kW (30 hp) spindle running to 20,000 RPM, with 30,000 listed as an option. Makino does not show it in its current lineup and it is likely an older model. Nothing in the listed table has been confirmed against Makino.
At 22 kW (30 hp) on a CAT40 spindle, with HSK-A63 and HSK-F63 as alternatives, this machine has more spindle power than the 18 kW (24 hp) V56i Graphite. It can take tools up to 4.7 in across and 17.6 lbs, which opens up big face mills and roughing cutters for large electrodes or for graphite mold inserts. The magazine holds 30 tools as standard, with 40 and 80 as options, and tool-to-tool time is 5 sec.
The work zone is a high-capacity sealed enclosure with a negative-pressure system, sized for the volume of dust that heavy graphite roughing produces. Rapid and cutting feed are both 787 in/min on roller-type linear guides, and the machine weighs about 11,000 kg (24,251 lb) with a Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6) control.
The current F5 Professional 6 offers a useful comparison: its table is 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in) with 900 x 500 x 450 mm of travel, a 20,000 rpm spindle (Optional: 30,000 rpm) and 30 tools. The V77 Graphite gives up X and Z to the F5 but has more Y. Note that the listed workpiece limit of 55.1 x 27.6 x 21.7 in and payload of 5,510 lbs do not fit this table; the table load row of 600 kg (1,323 lb) is the one to trust.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 750 mm (29.5 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT40 (HSK-A63, HSK-F63) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 kW (30 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (40, 80) |
| Table Size | 1,000 x 600 mm (39.4 x 23.6 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 787 in/min |
| Guideway Type | Roller-type linear guides |
| Dust Extraction | High-capacity sealed enclosure with negative-pressure system |
| Machine Weight | ~11,000 kg (24,251 lb) |
| CNC Control | Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6) |
| Spindle RPM | 20,000 (30,000 opt) |
| Cutting Feedrate | 787 in/min |
| Maximum Workpiece | 55.1" x 27.6" x 21.7" |
| Maximum Payload | 5,510 lbs |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 5 sec |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 4.7" (30, 40 ATC) |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 17.6 lbs |
| Optional ATC Capacity | Yes |
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
- 22 kW (30 hp) spindle at 20,000 RPM, with a 30,000 RPM spindle listed as an option
- Tools up to 4.7 in across and 17.6 lbs, large enough for heavy roughing of electrodes and inserts
- High-capacity sealed enclosure with a negative-pressure system for the dust of heavy cutting
- 30-tool magazine standard, with 40 and 80 optional, and a 5 sec tool-to-tool time
- 1,000 x 600 mm (39.4 x 23.6 in) table with 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y travel
Limitations
- Table load is 600 kg (1,323 lb), modest for a table of this size
- Listed workpiece and payload limits contradict the table load and need checking on the machine
- Rapid traverse of 787 in/min is slow for a machine with 750 mm (29.5 in) of X
- Older model outside Makino's current lineup, with an unconfirmed table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The F5 Professional 6 has 900 x 500 x 450 mm of travel on a 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in) table, with a 20,000 rpm spindle and 30 tools. The V77 Graphite has 750 x 600 x 400 mm (29.5 x 23.6 x 15.7 in) of travel on a 1,000 x 600 mm (39.4 x 23.6 in) table: less X and Z, more Y.
02
A 22 kW (30 hp) spindle at 20,000 RPM, with 30,000 listed as an option. The taper is CAT40, with HSK-A63 and HSK-F63 given as alternatives. Tools can be up to 4.7 in in diameter and 17.6 lbs, so the machine can rough as well as finish.
03
The table load row gives 600 kg (1,323 lb). A separate row lists a maximum payload of 5,510 lbs and a workpiece of 55.1 x 27.6 x 21.7 in, both larger than this machine's table allows, so treat 600 kg (1,323 lb) as the working limit until confirmed.
04
30 tools as standard, with 40 and 80 listed as optional magazines. Tool-to-tool time is 5 sec. The 4.7 in maximum diameter is given for the 30 and 40 tool changers, so check the limit on a machine fitted with the 80-tool magazine.
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