2016 Makino A500Z
CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
Makino A500Z
2 Makino A500Z listings have come through the used market we track: 2 marketplaces, built 2016 where given.
730 mmX-axis travel
14,000 RPMSpindle speed
What the maker publishes about the current Makino A500Z
Makino places the a500Z in its horizontal range as a five-axis machine, building a Z-type B and C rotary pair into the base design. Both rotary units are direct drive: B turns an unlimited 360° and the slant-style C unit covers 180°. Together they can hold the pallet top anywhere from horizontal to parallel with the spindle centerline. X and Y strokes are 730 mm and 750 mm, while Z spans 500 mm to 700 mm depending on where the rotary axes sit. Pallets are 500 mm. Parts may stand 500 mm tall, span Ø 630 mm and weigh 400 kg. Every axis has closed loop temperature control as standard. The base spindle turns 14,000 rpm, peaking at 37 kW and 223 ft-lbs; a 20,000 rpm spindle is optional. Linear rapids are 60,000 mm/min, and B rotates at 45,000 degrees per minute. A 60-tool ring magazine is standard, with 133, 218 or 313 tools as options. An automatic pallet changer and the Fanuc based Pro-6 control come standard.
Source: Makino, October 26, 2026.
What the Makino A500Z is used for
Makino's a500Z page pitches the 5-axis horizontal at production parts of difficult shape, finished in as few workholding setups and operations as possible.
Source: Makino, October 26, 2026.
Makino A500Z specifications
Manufacturer specification. Read from the manufacturer’s published specification and checked against it word for word.
Figures as currently published; an older unit may differ in control generation and options.
Capacity and travels
X-axis travelX
730 mm
Y-axis travelY
750 mm
Z-axis travelZ
500 mm - 700 mmdepending on the rotary axes positioning
AxesHorizontal Machining 5-Axis
5-Axis
Spindle and speed
Max spindle speedSpindle RPM
14,000 (std.) / 20,000 (opt.)
Spindle motor powerstandard spindle (descriptive text)
49.6 HP (37 kW)peak, standard 14,000 RPM spindle
Rapid traverseRapid Traverse
60,000 mm/min
Table, turret and tools
Max table loadMaximum Payload
400 kg
Pallet sizePallet
500 mm
Tool capacityATC Capacity
60 (std.) / 133, 218, 313 (opts.)
Control
Controlcontrol (descriptive text)
Fanuc based Pro-6 CNC control
Further figures the manufacturer publishes
B-Axis
360° (unlimited) – Direct Drive
C-Axis
180° - Direct Drive
standard spindle (descriptive text)
223 ft-lbs (303 N-m)peak, standard 14,000 RPM spindle
B-axis rotation rapid rate (descriptive text)
45,000 degrees per minute
Cutting Feedrate
50,000 mm/min
Maximum Workpiece
Ø 630 mm x 500 mm High
Tool to Tool
0.9 sec
Maximum Tool Diameter
170 mm
Maximum Tool Weight
12 kg
- manufacturer specification page, fetched October 26, 2026.
What fits a Makino A500Z
Each of these follows from a published specification above, which is named beside it.
Pallets and fixturing
Fixtures, tombstones and spare pallets are cut for a pallet of this size and do not transfer to another machine. On a horizontal they are a large share of what is being sold, so count them before quoting.
Derived from Pallet size: 500 mm
What to check on a Makino A500Z
- Control generation. The manufacturer specifies Fanuc based Pro-6 CNC control for this model.
- Spindle. The manufacturer gives a spindle speed of 14,000 (std.) / 20,000 (opt.). Run the spindle to top speed and listen for bearing noise.
- Spindle load. The manufacturer gives 49.6 HP (37 kW) (peak, standard 14,000 RPM spindle) of spindle power and 223 ft-lbs (303 N-m) (peak, standard 14,000 RPM spindle) of spindle torque. Take a heavy cut and watch the load meter.
- Axes and way covers. The manufacturer gives X 730 mm and Y 750 mm of travel. Run each axis end to end and check the way covers.
- Rapids and ballscrews. The manufacturer gives a rapid traverse of 60,000 mm/min. Measure the backlash on each axis.
- Tool changer. The manufacturer gives the tool capacity as 60 (std.) / 133, 218, 313 (opts.). Cycle every pocket and watch for a hesitation.
- Pallet changer. The manufacturer gives a pallet size of 500 mm. Run a full pallet change, and count the pallets and fixtures that come with the machine.
- Table. The manufacturer gives a table load of 400 kg. Check the table and its T-slots for damage.
- Rotary axes. The manufacturer gives 5-Axis axes, B-Axis 360° (unlimited) – Direct Drive and C-Axis 180° - Direct Drive. Run each rotary axis through its range.
Makino A500Z control and manuals
- Control Fanuc based Pro-6 CNC control
Makino's myMakino customer portal shows a logged-in owner the manuals and specifications for each machine, with its service history and maintenance information.
Source: Makino, October 24, 2026.
Makino A500Z listing history
Where it was listed
machinetools.com
1 listing
vigert.com
1 listing, 2016
Sellers also filed it under CNC 5-Axis Machining Centers (1).
Model years seen
2016.
What Makino A500Z listings agree on
X-axis travel
730 mm
Spindle speed
14,000 RPM
What affects the value of a used Makino A500Z
- Control. The manufacturer specifies Fanuc based Pro-6 CNC control.
- Against the published figures. The manufacturer gives max spindle speed 14,000 (std.) / 20,000 (opt.), spindle motor power 49.6 HP (37 kW) (peak, standard 14,000 RPM spindle), tool capacity 60 (std.) / 133, 218, 313 (opts.) and X-axis travel 730 mm.
Looking for a Makino A500Z for sale?
We have tracked 2 Makino A500Z listings on 2 marketplaces (machinetools.com and vigert.com), model year 2016. We buy Makino A500Z machines and do not sell them.
Every Makino A500Z we have tracked
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