Makino V99 (50 Taper)
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 V99 (50 Taper) 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 V99 (50 Taper) puts a 30 kW (40 hp) CAT50 spindle, rated to 10,000 RPM, on a frame with 1,000 x 800 x 500 mm (39.4 x 31.5 x 19.7 in) of travel and a 1,100 x 800 mm (43.3 x 31.5 in) table. HSK-A100 is listed as the optional taper. This model is outside Makino's current lineup and appears to be an older machine; the figures come from the listed table and have not been matched to a Makino page.
A 50-taper spindle is about tool size and rigidity. This one accepts tools up to 5.7 in across and 44 lbs, which covers large face mills, big indexable drills and heavy boring bars in steel and cast iron. Tool-to-tool time is listed as 5 secs. The magazine holds 30 tools as standard, with 40 and 60 as options; with large 50-taper tools, adjacent pockets may need to stay empty, so count on fewer usable pockets than the nominal number.
Table load is 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). Rapids are 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in X and Y and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z, on roller-type linear guides, and through-spindle coolant is standard. The machine weighs about 12,500 kg (27,558 lb) and runs the Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6) control.
The nearest current machine is the Makino F8, which also has a 10,000 rpm CAT50 spindle with HSK-A100 optional and 800 mm (31.5 in) of Y, but 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of X, 650 mm (25.6 in) of Z and a 1,550 x 800 mm (61 in x 31.5 in) table. Check a used V99 (50 Taper) carefully: one row gives the spindle as 12,000 with an 18,000 option, which does not fit the 10,000 RPM main row.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT50 (HSK-A100 opt) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 kW (40 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (40, 60) |
| Table Size | 1,100 x 800 mm (43.3 x 31.5 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Guideway Type | Roller-type linear guides |
| Machine Weight | ~12,500 kg (27,558 lb) |
| CNC Control | Makino Professional 6 (Pro 6) |
| Coolant System | Through-spindle coolant (standard) |
| Spindle RPM | 12,000 (18,000) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 787 in/min |
| Cutting Feedrate | 787 in/min |
| Maximum Workpiece | 70.87" x 39.37" x 25.59" |
| Maximum Payload | 8,816 lbs |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 5 secs |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 5.7" |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 44 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
- 30 kW (40 hp) CAT50 spindle, with HSK-A100 listed as an option
- Tools up to 5.7 in across and 44 lbs, for large face mills and boring bars
- 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table load on a 1,100 x 800 mm (43.3 x 31.5 in) table
- Rapids of 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in X and Y and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z, with through-spindle coolant standard
Limitations
- 10,000 RPM is low for small cutters and aluminium finishing
- 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z travel is short for long 50-taper tools over a tall part
- Magazine options stop at 60 tools, against 80 on the 40-taper V99
- Older model outside Makino's current lineup, with conflicting speed rows in the listed table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both have a 10,000 rpm CAT50 spindle with HSK-A100 optional and 800 mm (31.5 in) of Y travel. The Makino F8 has 1,300 x 800 x 650 mm of travel and a 1,550 x 800 mm (61 in x 31.5 in) table. The V99 (50 Taper) is smaller, with 1,000 x 800 x 500 mm and a 1,100 x 800 mm table.
02
The listed limits are 5.7 in in diameter and 44 lbs per tool. The standard magazine has 30 pockets, with 40 and 60 as options. Large-diameter tools often need their neighbouring pockets left empty, so check how the magazine is set up on the machine you are buying.
03
The main row gives 10,000 RPM from a 30 kW (40 hp) CAT50 spindle. A second row lists 12,000 with an 18,000 option, which does not fit a 50-taper spindle of this rating and may come from another version. Confirm the speed on the spindle plate before buying.
04
The table load is 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). A separate payload row gives 8,816 lbs, which is far above the table rating and probably belongs to another machine. Plan around 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), including fixtures and any rotary table.
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