Makino A61NX-5E

What the maker publishes about the current Makino A61NX-5E

Makino describes the a61nx-5E as a five-axis horizontal machining center for aluminum parts of small to mid size, aerospace work in particular. It sits on a 400 mm by 400 mm pallet with strokes of 730 mm in X, 730 mm in Y and 680 mm in Z. Two direct drive rotary axes supply the extra motion: B swivels 290 degrees, from -110 to +180, and C turns a full 360. The pallet changer loads the pallet directly into the rotary table. A 14,000 rpm spindle is standard and a 24,000 rpm spindle is optional. Rapid traverse is 48 m/min in X and Y and 43 m/min in Z. The largest workpiece is ø700 mm by 400 mm, with limitations, and payload tops out at 150 kg. The magazine holds 60 tools, with 133, 218 or 313 optional. Tools can be 170 mm across and 12 kg.

Source: Makino, October 14, 2026.

What the Makino A61NX-5E is used for

Makino introduced the a61nx-5E for small aluminum aerospace parts with 3-D contours. Its standard 14,000 rpm spindle is meant for shops that cut many materials, and a 24,000 rpm spindle is offered for heavy aluminum roughing and finishing.

Source: Makino Inc. (Internet Archive copy), an archived copy of the maker's page from 2013, October 27, 2026.

Makino A61NX-5E specifications

Figures as currently published; an older unit may differ in control generation and options.

1. manufacturer specification page, fetched September 16, 2026.

What fits a Makino A61NX-5E

Each of these follows from a published specification above, which is named beside it.

Makino A61NX-5E equipment and options

Options on the 6 Makino A61NX-5E units we tracked

• Chip conveyor 3 of 6
• Chiller or oil cooler 2 of 6
• Mist collector 2 of 6

What to check on a Makino A61NX-5E

• Spindle. The manufacturer gives a spindle speed of 14,000 rpm. Run the spindle to top speed and listen for bearing noise.
• Axes and way covers. The manufacturer gives X 730 mm, Y 730 mm and Z 680 mm of travel. Run each axis end to end and check the way covers.
• Rapids and ballscrews. The manufacturer gives a rapid traverse of X, Y: 48 m/min | Z: 43 m/min. Measure the backlash on each axis.
• Tool changer. The manufacturer gives the tool capacity as 60 tools. Cycle every pocket and watch for a hesitation.
• Pallet changer. The manufacturer gives a pallet size of 400 × 400 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 150 kg. Check the table and its T-slots for damage.
• Work envelope. The manufacturer gives maximum workpiece Ø700 × 400 mm (with limitations). Measure your largest part, with its fixture, against that.
• Rotary axes. The manufacturer gives 5-Axis axes, B-Axis 290° (-110° ~ +180°) Direct Drive and C-Axis 360° Direct Drive. Run each rotary axis through its range.

When the Makino A61NX-5E was built

Makino introduced the a61nx-5E in a July 9, 2013 announcement from Mason, Ohio, presenting it as a 5-axis horizontal machining center sized for small aluminum aerospace parts.

Source: Makino Inc. (Internet Archive copy), an archived copy of the maker's page from 2013, October 27, 2026.

Makino A61NX-5E listing history

Where it was listed

Sellers also filed it under CNC Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM) (2) and CNC Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC) (2).

Model years seen

2017 ×2, 2016 ×2, 2014 ×2.

What Makino A61NX-5E listings agree on

What affects the value of a used Makino A61NX-5E

• Options. The units we tracked split on spindle power (80 hp on 2 machines, 107 hp on 2 machines).
• Build year. The units we tracked were built from 2014 to 2017, across 3 model years.
• Against the published figures. The manufacturer gives max spindle speed 14,000 rpm, tool capacity 60 tools, X-axis travel 730 mm and Y-axis travel 730 mm.

Looking for a Makino A61NX-5E for sale?

We have tracked 7 Makino A61NX-5E listings on 4 marketplaces (equipt.com, machinetools.com, machnet.com and surplusrecord.com), model years 2014 to 2017. We buy Makino A61NX-5E machines and do not sell them.

2017 · 2017 · 2016 · 2016 · 2014

Every Makino A61NX-5E we have tracked

1 more listing, no year.

The Makino A61NX-5E among machining centers and mills

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Makino A61NX-5E variants and related models

1. Makino A51NX: manufacturer specification page, fetched October 14, 2026.
2. Makino A61NX-5E: manufacturer specification page, fetched September 16, 2026.
3. Makino A81NX: manufacturer specification page, fetched September 16, 2026.