CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Makino S56

18 Makino S56 listings have come through the used market we track: 9 marketplaces, built 2003–2010 where given; 13 machines once repeats are merged.

19.7 inY-axis travel
17.7 inZ-axis travel
35.4 inX-axis travel
13,000 RPMSpindle speed

What the maker published about the Makino S56

Makino's page for this model lists Table Size at 39.4" x 19.7", X at 35.4", Y at 19.7" and Z at 17.7". The page also lists Maximum Workpiece at 39.4" x 19.7" x 17.7" and Maximum Payload at 1,100 lbs. The page gives Spindle RPM as 13,000 RPM, while Rapid Traverse is 1,574 in/min and Cutting Feedrate is 1,574 in/min. It lists ATC Capacity at 20 (30), Tool to Tool at 1.2 secs and Chip to Chip at 4.5 secs. The sheet also gives Maximum Tool Length at 11.81", Maximum Tool Diameter at 5.12" and Maximum Tool Weight at 17.6 lbs. Makino describes heavy cast construction and an axis layout without overhangs as the basis for high rigidity across the full travel range. Makino presents the machine as a vertical machining center for small and large die and mold shops.

Source: Makino, an archived copy of the maker's page from 2008, November 2, 2026.

What the Makino S56 is used for

Makino presents this vertical machining center for die and mold shops of small and large size.

Source: Makino, an archived copy of the maker's page from 2008, November 2, 2026.

When the Makino S56 was built

Makino's page for the S56 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 2, 2026.

Makino S56 listing history

Where it was listed

equipt.com
3 listings, 2005–2010
surplusrecord.com
3 listings, 2004–2006
usedmachinerysales.com
3 listings, 2003–2008
exapro.com
2 listings, 2009
machinesused.com
2 listings, 2008
usedcnc.com
2 listings, 2003
machinetools.com
1 listing, 2010
machnet.com
1 listing, 2004
quickmachinerysales.com
1 listing

Filed under CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) (16).

Model years seen

2010 ×2, 2009 ×2, 2008 ×2, 2006 ×2, 2005 ×2, 2004 ×2, 2003 ×3.

What Makino S56 listings agree on

X-axis travel
35.4 in
Y-axis travel
19.7 in
Z-axis travel
17.7 in
Table size
39.4 x 19.7 in
Spindle speed
13,000 RPM
Spindle power
20 hp (3 machines); 30 hp (3 machines)
Spindle taper
CAT 40
Tool capacity
20
Machine weight
16,500 lb

Looking for a Makino S56 for sale?

We have tracked 18 Makino S56 listings on 9 marketplaces (equipt.com, surplusrecord.com, usedmachinerysales.com, exapro.com, machinesused.com, usedcnc.com, machinetools.com, machnet.com and quickmachinerysales.com), model years 2003 to 2010. We buy Makino S56 machines and do not sell them.

2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2008 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2003 · 2003

Every Makino S56 we have tracked

2010 Makino S56

2 listings (machinetools.com, equipt.com)

Spindle power
20 hp

2009 Makino S56

Metal Cutting · 2 listings (exapro.com)

Spindle power
30 hp

2008 Makino S56

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2008 Makino S56

Spindle power
30 hp

2006 Makino S56

2 listings (usedmachinerysales.com, surplusrecord.com)

Spindle power
30 hp

2005 Makino S56

2 listings (equipt.com, surplusrecord.com)

2004 Makino S56

2 listings (machnet.com, surplusrecord.com)

Spindle power
20 hp

2003 Makino S56

Spindle power
20 hp

2003 Makino S56

2003 Makino S56

3 more listings, no year.

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