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a500iR

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Makino a500iR
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MakeMakino
Modela500iR
Machine type5-Axis & Multi-Axis
B-Axis290 (-110 ~ +180) Direct Drive
C-Axis360° (unlimited) Direct Drive
Spindle RPM14,000 (std) / 20,000 and 24,000 (opts.)
Spindle TaperCAT40 (std/14k) / HSK-A63 (opt/14k; req’d/20k & 24k)
Rapid Traverse60,000 mm/min
Cutting Feedrate50,000 mm/min
Maximum WorkpieceØ700 mm / Ø900 mm x H600 mm (w/limitation)
Maximum Payload400 kg
ATC Capacity90 tools (std) / 133, 218, 311 tools (opts.)
Tool to Tool1.0 sec
Maximum Tool Diameter205 mm
Maximum Tool Weight12 kg
Drop TankYes
B-Axis:290 (-110 ~ +180) Direct Drive
C-Axis:360° (unlimited) Direct Drive
Spindle RPM:14,000 (std) / 20,000 & 24,000 (opts.)
📋 Spec data: Detailed (26 fields) · compiled from manufacturer and public sources · reference updated 2026-09-24.
These specifications describe the model in general. The year, control generation, spindle, and option package of a specific unit may differ — always verify against the actual machine. Methodology · Data sources.

About the Makino a500iR

The Makino a500iR is catalogued under 5-Axis & Multi-Axis in The Machine Blue Book CNC machine reference library. This entry documents the machine for identification and education; specifications above are compiled from manufacturer and public sources and describe the model, not a specific unit.

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