Makino V77L (40 Taper)
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Overview
The Makino V77L (40 Taper) extends the V77 platform with 25 percent more X-axis travel, providing the extra reach needed for longer die and mold components that just exceed the standard V77's capacity. The 'L' designation signifies the long-stroke X-axis, a common configuration in die/mold shops where workpiece length is the primary dimensional constraint.
Axis travel expands to 1,500 x 700 x 650 mm (59.1 x 27.6 x 25.6 in) on X/Y/Z—the X-axis extends 300 mm beyond the standard V77's 1,200 mm. The 1,650 x 700 mm (65.0 x 27.6 in) table supports workpieces up to 1,650 x 700 x 550 mm with a 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) payload. This additional X-travel opens the machine to longer automotive mold assemblies, multi-cavity mold plates, and elongated structural die components.
The 20,000 RPM CAT40 spindle carries the same core-cooled, under-race lubrication system and twin shield splash guards as the standard V77. Rapid traverse and cutting feedrate are both 20,000 mm/min. The standard 30-tool ATC (expandable to 40) with 5-second tool changes remains identical. Maximum tool diameter is 120 mm at 8 kg. The V77L retains all the thermal management features that make the V-Series a preferred die/mold platform: core-cooled ballscrews, environmental isolation, and SGI.5 servo control. The V77L (40 Taper) competes against extended-travel versions of the Mazak FJV series, Okuma MB-V series, and Toyoda FV series.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT40 (HSK-A63 opt) |
| Table Size | 1,650 x 700 mm (65.0 x 27.6 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 1,650 x 700 x 550 mm (65.0 x 27.6 x 21.7 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 787 in/min |
| Cutting Feedrate | 787 in/min |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (40 opt) |
| Tool Change Time | 5 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter | 120 mm (4.72 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| CNC Control | Makino Professional 6 (SGI.5) |
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| Metric | English |
| Spindle Rpm | 20,000 |
| Maximum Workpiece | 55.1" x 27.6" x 21.7" |
| Maximum Payload | 5,500 lbs |
| Tool To Tool | 5 secs |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 4.7" |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 17.6 lbs |
| Optional Atc Capacity | Yes |
| Makinooptionalatccapacity | Yes |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,500 mm X-travel provides 25 percent more reach than the standard V77, accommodating longer mold assemblies and multi-cavity plates
- 20,000 RPM CAT40 spindle maintains high-speed finishing capability across the extended work envelope
- Same comprehensive thermal management (core-cooling, twin shields, SGI.5) ensures accuracy over longer travel distances
- 1,650 x 700 mm table surface accommodates elongated workpieces and multi-part setups that exceed V77 capacity
- 2,500 kg table load handles heavy die blocks without concern across the extended table length
- 5-second tool-to-tool changes maintain efficient multi-tool programs even on large parts requiring frequent tool swaps
Limitations
- 20,000 mm/min rapid traverse becomes more costly on the extended 1,500 mm X-axis—long positioning moves take noticeably longer
- CAT40 taper limits heavy roughing capability compared to the V77L (50 Taper) variant
- Extended X-axis adds approximately $50,000 to the V77 base price with proportionally larger footprint
- No 5-axis capability—the V90S or V100S are needed for tilting spindle access on long die/mold components
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
A new Makino V77L (40 Taper) typically costs between $375,000 and $525,000. The 'L' extended-travel variant adds approximately $50,000-$75,000 to the standard V77 (40 Taper) price due to the longer bed casting, extended ballscrew and guideway, and larger enclosure. The base machine starts around $375,000 with full options pushing toward $525,000.
02
The V77L extends X-travel from 1,200 to 1,500 mm and the table from 1,400 x 700 to 1,650 x 700 mm. Y and Z travels, spindle, payload capacity, rapids, and all other specifications remain identical. The V77L costs approximately $50,000-$75,000 more and occupies a proportionally larger footprint. Choose the V77L only if your parts require more than 1,200 mm of X-travel; otherwise the standard V77 offers the same capability at lower cost.
03
Choose the 40-taper for high-speed finishing with small to medium tools up to 20,000 RPM. Choose the 50-taper for heavy roughing with large-diameter cutters where CAT50 torque and 145 mm tool diameter matter. If you plan to rough and finish on the same machine, the 50-taper provides more versatility. If finishing quality is the absolute priority and you rough elsewhere, the 40-taper's higher RPM delivers better surface finishes.
04
Makino maintains the same accuracy specifications across the V77L's extended X-travel through core-cooled ballscrews, the same thermal management systems, and identical guideway construction. The longer X-axis ballscrew and guideway are manufactured to the same tolerances as the standard V77. In practice, maintaining environmental controls is even more important on the V77L because thermal gradients have more length to act across.
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