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 “Defining the art of
precision mold making”
In the evolution of consumer goods, there is a
demand for continuous improvement in aesthetics,
styling, cost and performance. It is a tremendous
challenge for manufacturers to provide an efficient and
competitive mold making solution to automotive,
aerospace, 3C & medical industries. Each industry has
its own demanding requirements on surface finish,
contouring accuracy, and tool life, with the ultimate
goal being a lower cost per part with improved quality.

Makino is well established in bringing this value to

these markets through the reliability of our product
line, the innovation of the technologies employed
in them, and the expertise of our engineering and
applications personnel. Makino's F-series vertical
machining centers is another example of Makino's
ability to bring the finest machining solutions to the
marketplace. These elements make this possible:

• Rigid Structure

• Thermal Stability

• Advanced Spindle Technology

• Motion Technology

The F-series combines these advantages with an

ergonomic design and an efficient chip evacuation
system. This line was designed with the customer and
operator in mind. Parts are easily loaded, programs
easily run, and high-quality machining finishes are
achieved all at a lower cost per part.

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COMPETITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DIE & MOLD

Makino F-series Vertical Machining Centers

The F-series machine delivers positioning accuracies

and repeatability in the microns. The spindle assures the
capability to address a wide variety of tooling and
machining applications, and SGI.5 provides unsurpassed
accuracy and speed in tough, challenging, and complex
geometries. This platform is an ideal choice for shops
looking to get “top-shelf” machining performance and
superior machining results at a reasonable investment -
a true value proposition.

The F-series machine is designed to provide stiffness and

rigidity for chatter-free cutting, agility expected from a
hard milling machine and accuracies for tight-tolerance
blends and matches typical of complex, 3-D contoured
geometry associated with :

• Plastic, die cast to blow molds

• Stamping to forging
• Prototype to production
• Medical, electronics, aerospace,
optical consumer products, to packaging

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 UNBEATABLE PERFORMANCE

DIE CAST DIE DIE CAST DIE

PLASTIC MOLD FORGING DIE

STAMPING DIE COPPER ELECTRODE

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RIGID STRUCTURE

Heavy cast iron construction and a unique axis configuration

provides outstanding stiffness, rigidity, thermal stability, accuracy
and unequaled axis support throughout the full travel of each axis:

• X and Z on the column

- Constant spindle support distance
- Fully supported throughout travel

• Y under table
- No “stack-up” of X and Y
- No off-center table load condition
- Fully supported throughout travel

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the basic components ensure

optimized structural rigidity and tortional stiffness for ultimate
performance characteristics and consistent results.

This structural rigidity is the foundation for superior cutting

performance, provides damping against vibration, and
sustained accuracy for the life of the machine.

Most competitive machines feature some variation As a result, cutting forces - combined with these long,
of a traditional "C-frame" design. Therefore, in most unsupported, cantilevered distances create stiffness,
die and mold applications, by virtue of the machine rigidity and dynamic distortion issues that produce
configuration and associated geometry, the machine vibration and chatter. Such instabilities, inertial factors
tool elements significantly overhang their support and bending moments during cutting dramatically
structure: impact surface finish, final part accuracy, cutting
speeds and feeds, achievable depth of cut, cycle time,
•The Z axis is cantilevered from the X axis (Figure 1) tool life, and productivity. By virtue of the unique
F-series construction, the machine provides a stiffer,
•The X axis is “stacked up” on the Y axis (Figure 2) more rigid, highly accurate, chatter-free platform for
even the most difficult of cuts.
•The X axis is overhung from the Y axis (Figure 3)

Overhung
Z-axis
NT
MOME

NT Z
ME

Z
MO

Overhung
M

X-axis
OM
ENT

X
“Stack up”
X on Y - axis
“Stack up”
Y X on Y - axis Y

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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 THERMAL STABILITY

Ball screw core cooling

• Cooling oil controlled to the machine temperature is circulated through the inside of the ball screws to
minimise or control heat generation during high-speed movement.
• In addition, cooling oil is also circulated to the support bearings providing the dual effect of cooling and
increasing the life.

Motor flange cooling

• Cooling oil is circulated through the motor flange to prevent motor heat from being transferred to the machine.

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High performance linear motion guideways provide extremely precise, anti-friction motion. In addition,
pre-tensioned, dual supported, large diameter ball screws and powerful, direct-coupled, digital servo motors -
tuned for peak performance - provide the stiffness and rigidity for the most challenging applications.

Fine ball screw motion provides greater precision for blends, matches and complex geometry applications.

Achieving High Precision Accuracy Through Mechanical Means

Parts are accurately manufactured, meticulously adjusted and

assembled with exacting precision.

Scrapping is incorporated in the machine assembly in order

to achieve better profile accuracy and surface matching which
results to mechanical accuracy in order to further enhance and
increase the machine performance and increase the machine
life at the same time.

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ADVANCE SPINDLE TECHNOLOGY

Makino’s leadership in spindle technology is renowned throughout the world. Spindle rigidity,
higher rpm, constant pre-load, multi-plane balancing, minimizing vibration, and controlling thermal growth
are all issues that Makino has solved through years of experience and application of spindle design,
manufacture, and assembly. Cooling oil
support port

Both 20,000 rpm & Optional 30,000 rpm spindles

incorporate Makino’s patented spindle technology:

 Spindle core cooling

 Under-race bearing lubrication
 Closed loop oilmatic temperature control

The spindle provides characteristics required in any

number of high-speed machining applications
typical of the die and mold industry. The two-range, Cooling oil exit
unique integral design provides wide-range capability
with stiffness and rigidity at lower ranges (roughing
operations) to vibration & chatter-free production of
small details and fine features when using small tools
at a high rpm.

Spindle Temperature Controller

The F-series machine is the only machine of

its class to combine a large capacity, heat
dissipating spindle chiller, and the Makino technologies
mentioned above. This maintains tight control over the
spindle, bearings, and motor area, thus minimizing any
spindle thermal growth effects upon spindle pre-load
that impacts spindle stiffness and rigidity, tool life,
surface finish, and ultimately final part accuracy.

New Version of 30,000 rpm spindle

HSK-A63 holder HSK-F63 holder
*Available for *Available for
20,000 rpm spindle 30,000 rpm spindle

PREVIOUS VERSION
F SERIES
As shown in the diagram, the ideal bearing layout is
achieved by reducing the distance (L1) between the
bearings to obtain a uniform arrangement. This layout
effectively suppresses spindle vibration at high speed.
L1

The overall length of the new 30,000 rpm spindle was

substantially shortened to reduce the 25% compared
with previous version. This markedly reduces spindle
vibration for enhanced machined surface quality and
L2 longer tool life. The overall spindle weight was also
lightened by 30% to reduce lost motion in the XY axes
of spindle travel.

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50 ~ 20,000 rpm Spindle
This high-speed spindle is ideal for high-speed
machining. Versatile for handling a wide range of
medium to small diameter tools.

25kW (S3 25%)

25 40

35
31.8Nm(S3 25%)
20
18.5kW (S2 15%)
30

TORQUE (Nm)
POWER (kW)

23.6Nm(S2 15%) 15kW (S2 30min) 25

15

19.1Nm(S2 30min) 20
11kW (S1)
10
14Nm(S1) 15

10
5 7.16Nm

0 0
0 2,500 5,000 7,500 10,000 12,500 15,000 17,500 20,000

SPINDLE SPEED (min-1) Base speed 7,500 rpm

50 ~ 30,000 rpm Spindle

This new high-speed spindle is ideal for high-speed
machining with small diameter tools, such as hair-line
machining.

40
25
35.8Nm(S3 10%) 22kW (S3 25%)
35

20
29.2Nm(S3 15%) 30
15kW (S3 15%/ 18.5kW
TORQUE (Nm)

S3 10%)
POWER (kW)

24.7Nm(S3 25%)
15kW (S1) 25
15 S3 10%

20
16.9Nm(S1) 11kW (S3 25%)
16.2Nm(S3 25%) 11kW
10
15
7.5kW (S1)
11Nm(S1)
10
5
5.89Nm
5
3.50Nm

0 0
0 5,000 6,500 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000

SPINDLE SPEED (min-1) Base speed 6,500 rpm

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MOTION TECHNOLOGY

Super Geometric Intelligence (SGI.5) software - developed specifically

for high feedrate, tight tolerance machining of complex, 3D-contoured
shapes involving continuous tiny blocks of NC data. It ensures production
rates faster than standard CNC systems while maintaining high profile
accuracy. SGI.5 facilitates improved cycle times.
G.I. & S.G.I.
• Fine motion control even at high feedrate • Enhanced cutting point accuracy
• F-series provides advanced acceleration and deceleration • Cutting mode selection
control technology • CMD optimized machine
• High-Speed & High-Accuracy machining made possible
• Look ahead
• AICC II (Artificial Intelligence Contour Control)

8
YZ Plane
Technology by others
6
F-series Technology
4

2 XY Plane

Dynamic Calibration of 3 Axes

The machining mode that optimally matches the machining job can be selected with M code commands, which
facilitates to achieve desired surface quality and shape accuracy, which in turn increase machining efficiency &
improving productivity

The machining mode that optimally matches the machining job can be selected with M code commands.

Ultra High High High Ultra High Super

Performance Performance Accuracy Accuracy High Accuracy
Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode
M256 M251 M250 M252 M254

High Speed High accuracy

Without GI control With Super GI.5 control

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 CONTROLLER
Pro 6 Controller

With a perfect blend of the proven stability of FANUC hardware and Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7
OS, the cutting-edge Pro6 provides:

• Streamlined operation - The screen layout matches the operator’s process flow from setup to production.
• Operator assistance - Guidance functions, parameters, code and manual search function are available on
screen when and where they’re needed.
• Additional standard functionality is now available to make sure operators are ready for any job.
• Enhanced safety - Dual check safety, 3-D graphic viewer, maintenance screens and easy access to machine
information are included.

Professional 6 5 Step Screens for streamlined ease of operation

1. Program Preparation/Analysis

Easy to see with

larger 15 inch LCD
Multi touch screen to
adapt both flick and 2. Tool Data Management
pinches operations

Full QWERTY
keyboard

Simplified operation
panel with minimum
number of buttons
and dials
5. Machining Results

Portable MPG
is standard

3. Work Coordinate
Easy to see 100% Management
position with LED
indicator
4. Machining
Execution

Crash avoidance function

GI Smoothing* Collision Safeguard* i-Setup*

Intelligent GI-Smoothing function Interference check is done in real • Quick and easy measuring setup
optimises tool path when CAM time in tandem with the machine, for intuitive operation
tolerances are too rough and thus thereby to prevent collisions.
eliminates the undesired marks • Code-free programming on
at the surfaces to be machined, dialogue screen
achieving excellent surface quality.

*Optional
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EFFICIENT CHIP REMOVAL

5 nozzles supply device (standard specification)

• 4 coolant nozzles and 1 air blower nozzle are effectively positioned around the spindle.

Through-spindle air (optional specification)

• Air is supplied from the tool tip and holder.

Through-spindle coolant (1.5 MPa and 3.0 MPa) (optional specification)

• Coolant is supplied from the inside of the holder through the tool tip.

Unmanned machining application and highly efficient machining processes generate high volume of chips.
Therefore, a quick, good and reliable machine chip evacuation system is required. In F-series, optional two
spiral type chip conveyors are used in transporting chips from the machining zone to the rear of the machine. This
efficient system will enable operator to focus on the machining tasks and hence improve his work efficiency.

Spiral Conveyor

Chip Tray is located at the front of the machine and An optional Rear Tank is equipped with 2 x spiral
can be emptied even during machining. conveyors to evacuate chips to the rear side of the
machine.

An optional lift up chip conveyor can be installed

along with the rear tank to further improve the chip
management of the machine.

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 EASE OF OPERATON

The chip and splashguard doors, as well as the The machine controller is on a pivot that provides 90°
machine ceiling, open together to facilitate easy of swing. This assures the operator will always have
handling of large, heavy workpieces that require an easy access to the controller during set-up, program
overhead crane. Combined with the movement of the prove-out, operation, and even manual tool loading
table, and the convenient table loading height, the through the front of the machine.
F-series machine significantly reduces part exchange
load times and operator fatigue.

The tool changer door provides ready access for easy Centralized panel has the pneumatic, hydraulic &
loading and unloading of tooling to the machine lubrication points for ease of maintenance.
magazine. An ATC control panel is located adjacent to
the tool changer door to assist the operator in manual
operation of the tool magazine. Pneumatic driven auto
tool clamp & unclamp push button is ergonomically
located for convenient operation.

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AUTOMATION READY
Robot integration for unattended continuous operation provides numerous opportunities to improve the
efficiency of the mold machining multi-fold.

F-series machines are ready with options to support Automation.

Spindle Temperature 60 Tool Magazine*

Controller

1.5 / 3MPa Through

Lift Up Chip
Spindle Coolant Pump*
Conveyor (Scraper)*

Auto Grease
Lubrication

Secondary Tank
with Cylone Filter*
Rear Tank*

Coolant
Temperature
Controller*

*Optional
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 INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY
SPINDLE ACTIVE CARE (SAC)*
VIBRATION UNBALANCE
DETECTION DETECTION
Spindle Active Care allows more effective monitoring of spindle
health and machining condition to achieve following benefits :

• Eliminate unplanned downtime due to spindle catastrophic

failure, which can be detected at early stage of defects

• Prolong spindle life by protecting the spindle from extreme

COLLISION SPINDLE
vibration or unbalance HEALTH
DETECTION

• Ease optimization of machining productivity, without

compromising spindle health / life

• Improve tool life management through progressive

evaluation of tool cutting performance

REMOTE
MONITORING

Status – Real time monitoring

of machining vibration, spindle
health and spindle-related events

Utilization – Accurate evaluation

and understanding of spindle
utilization

Machining – Historical recording

of programs and tool machining
performance

Screen shot from machine (image above).

Remote Monitoring PC also has also similar Screen shot *Optional

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*The specifications in this catalog may be changed without prior notice to incorporate improvements resulting from ongoing R&D programs.
*The machines displayed in this catalog are fitted with optional equipment.
*The accuracy and output of machine may vary according to conditions of working environment.
*This product, including technical data and software, may be subjected to the Singapore Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law.
*Prior to any re-sale or re-export of controlled items, please contact Makino to obtain any required authorization or approval.

Printed in Singapore AH010Ec 1808/2 (C/D)