What the maker published about the Makino GF12
Makino's page for the GF12 lists Table Size at 84.6" x 47.2", X at 66.9", Y at 47.2" and Z at 27.6". The page lists Spindle RPM at 8,000 (12K, 32K) RPM, Rapid Traverse at 472 in/min and Cutting Feedrate at 472 in/min. The sheet gives Maximum Workpiece as 114" x 57" x 19.5" and Maximum Payload as 15,400 lbs. The data lists ATC Capacity at 30, Tool to Tool at 5.5 secs, Maximum Tool Length at 15.75", Maximum Tool Diameter at 7.87" and Maximum Tool Weight at 33 lbs. The GF12 is a vertical machining center built with a long Y-axis for machining medium to large dies and molds. The spindle uses an oil jet lubrication system from Makino. The gear-driven spindle generates high torque to shorten rough machining time. The slideways are wide and thick to support heavy workpiece loads.
Source: Makino, an archived copy of the maker's page from 2008, November 6, 2026.
What the Makino GF12 is used for
The GF12 is a vertical machining center made for machining medium to large dies and molds, and its long Y-axis is part of that design.
Source: Makino, an archived copy of the maker's page from 2008, November 6, 2026.
When the Makino GF12 was built
Makino's page for the GF12 was captured by the Wayback Machine in April 2008, so the model was in production by 2008.
Source: Makino, an archived copy of the maker's page from 2008, November 6, 2026.
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