Makino KE-55

What the maker publishes about the current Makino KE-55

Makino builds the KE-55 as a hand-operated milling machine that keeps the handwheel routine of a conventional mill while adding NC functions. Without writing a program, arcs, angled faces, tapped holes and pockets are cut by pressing buttons or turning the handles, and each axis moves by exactly the amount turned, positioning in steps of 1 µm. Feed rate and depth of cut can be adjusted to suit the cut, and a limit set on the working area keeps the tool from going too deep. The standard Professional En control also runs MDI and memory operation. Its 800 x 375 mm table holds up to 200 kg, the axes travel 550 mm in X, 320 mm in Y and 350 mm in Z, and rapids run at 4000 mm/min on X and Y and 2000 mm/min on Z. The #40 7/24 taper spindle runs from 40 to 4000 min-1. A quill rapid-feed lever is optional, and Makino lists a version with automatic quill feed for boring and small-diameter drilling.

Source: Makino, October 27, 2026.

What the Makino KE-55 is used for

Makino says the KE-55 keeps the handwheel routine of a manual mill but reaches work that would otherwise need an NC machine, and lists quill feed options for boring and small-diameter drilling.

Source: Makino, October 27, 2026.

Makino KE-55 specifications

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

1. manufacturer specification page, fetched October 27, 2026.

What fits a Makino KE-55

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

What to check on a Makino KE-55

• Control generation. The manufacturer specifies プロフェッショナルEn for this model. Units we have tracked run 1995 to 1999; an early one may carry an older control or a retrofit.
• Spindle. The manufacturer gives a spindle speed of 40 ～ 4000 min -1 (range 40 to 4000). Run the spindle to top speed and listen for bearing noise.
• Spindle taper. The manufacturer gives a spindle taper of 7/24テーパ＃40. Check it for fretting and that the drawbar holds a tool.
• Axes and way covers. The manufacturer gives X 550 mm, Y 320 mm and Z 350 mm of travel. Run each axis end to end and check the way covers.
• Rapids and ballscrews. The manufacturer gives a rapid traverse of 4000 mm/min（X・Y 軸） (X and Y; Z is 2000 mm/min). Measure the backlash on each axis.
• Table. The manufacturer gives a table size of 800 × 375 mm and a table load of 200 kg. Check the table and its T-slots for damage.

Makino KE-55 control and manuals

• Control プロフェッショナルEn (standard)

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 KE-55 listing history

Where it was listed

Filed under CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) (5).

Model years seen

1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995.

What Makino KE-55 listings agree on

What affects the value of a used Makino KE-55

• Options. The units we tracked split on control (Fanuc Professional Jr CNC Control on 2 machines, Fanuc Pro Jr CNC Control on 2 machines).
• Control. The manufacturer specifies プロフェッショナルEn.
• Build year. The units we tracked were built from 1995 to 1999, across 5 model years.
• Against the published figures. The manufacturer gives max spindle speed 40 ～ 4000 min -1 (range 40 to 4000), X-axis travel 550 mm, Y-axis travel 320 mm and Z-axis travel 350 mm.

Looking for a Makino KE-55 for sale?

We have tracked 6 Makino KE-55 listings on 3 marketplaces (machinesused.com, machnet.com and surplusrecord.com), model years 1995 to 1999. We buy Makino KE-55 machines and do not sell them.

1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995

Every Makino KE-55 we have tracked

1 more listing, no year.

The Makino KE-55 among machining centers and mills

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