5-axis CNC machining center a500iR

horizontalfor aluminumHSK A-63

Overview
The a500iR five axis horizontal machining center is built specifically for high-efficiency machining of small to medium size, complex production components such as monolithic aerospace parts. The machine’s base design is taken from the Makino nx-Series four axis HMCs, allowing the use of many system features that greatly enhance machine performance, provide superior reliability and minimize sustained operation costs.

Design & Ergonomics
The a500iR’s unique pallet changer configuration combines the chip-shedding capability of an upright workpiece positioned in front of the horizontal spindle in the machining chamber, along with a horizontal workpiece orientation on the pallet loading station for improved chip-shedding and ergonomics.

Productivity Features
The a500iR boosts productivity through the use of twin direct drive rotary axes, configured in a 'rotary on rotary' kinematic structure. This configuration enhances multi-axis machining capability and contributes to higher throughput for complex components.

Key points

• Machine type: 5-axis horizontal machining center
• Target parts: small to medium size complex production components (examples: monolithic aerospace parts)
• Base platform: derived from Makino nx-Series 4-axis HMC design and features
• Unique pallet changer: upright workpiece in machining chamber + horizontal workpiece orientation at pallet loading station for improved chip-shedding and ergonomics
• Kinematics: twin direct drive rotary axes in a rotary-on-rotary arrangement
• Focus on enhanced performance, reliability and reduced sustained operating costs

Included media
Product page includes an embedded product video demonstration.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Makino
• Model: a500iR
• Type: 5‑Axis Horizontal Machining Center
• Kinematic structure: Twin direct drive rotary axes, 'rotary on rotary'
• Pallet changer configuration: Upright workpiece in front of horizontal spindle (machining chamber) + horizontal orientation on pallet loading station
• Application focus: High-efficiency machining of small to medium complex components (e.g., monolithic aerospace parts)
• Platform heritage: Based on Makino nx-Series 4-axis HMC
• Design priorities: Productivity, chip-shedding capability, ergonomics, reliability, minimized sustained operation costs