MAKINO at MSV 2026: Redefining precision, power and productivity - Makino a500iR
July 8, 2026 / 7:30 AM
On show at MSV 2026 in Brno company Makino will present one of the recent additions in our a-series lineup – 5-axis horizontal machining center a500iR.
Designed for high precision, speed and reliability
This machine has been engineered to meet the evolving demands of high-performance, 5-axis simultaneous machining. Designed for high precision, speed and proven reliability, this state-of-the-art machine combines robust engineering with intelligent functions to deliver exceptional results across a wide range of materials and applications.
The a500iR was developed for high-efficient machining of complex, small- to mid-sized parts, es-pecially for applications in the aerospace industry. It contains 500 x 500 mm pallets with axis trav-els of 900 mm (X), 750 mm (Y) and 800 mm (Z). The machine’s exceptional flexibility is due, not least, to its undercut capability with 290° rotation (-110° to +180°) in the B-axis and 360° rotation in the C-axis.
Outstanding features
- Superior cutting performance: The spindle options cater to a broad spectrum of machin-ing needs, delivering superior cutting performance across a wide range of applications
- Machining capabilities: The a500iR enables stable, high-speed 5-axis machining:
- B-axis: 290° rotation; C-axis: continuous 360° rotation
- Rapid traverse speeds of up to 60,000 mm/min (linear), 16,000 degrees per minute (B-axis) and 36,000 degrees per minute (C-axis)
- Maximum workpiece size: 900 mm, height 600 mm
- Excellent chip and coolant management
- Tool handling: The a500iR is equipped with advanced tool-handling features such as:
- Standard ring-type automatic tool changer (ATC) for 90 tools and an optional matrix-type ATC for up to 313 tools.
- Camera-detection broken tool sensor (BTS)
- Coolant draw-back system to prevent excess coolant during tool changes
- Ergonomic workability
- Specifications: The a500iR has a footprint of 3,540 x 5,981 mm, is 2,989 mm high, weighs in at 16,000 kg and can be optionally fitted with spindles with 20 000 or 24 000 rpm, auto-mation, paperband filtration, mist collector, coolant temperature controller and many other useful features.
