MAKINO G7 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Makino G7 Horizontal Machining Center is a high-performance 5-axis CNC machine designed for precision grinding, milling, drilling, and tapping, particularly suited for aerospace components and difficult-to-machine materials such as Inconel. It features a robust horizontal spindle with a #40 taper and an optional HSK-63A taper, capable of reaching speeds up to 12,000 RPM and delivering 33 HP (30-minute rating). The machine supports a table size of 9.84" x 9.84" and can handle workpieces up to 264 lbs, with axis travels of 27.1" (X), 25.59" (Y), and 28.74" (Z), all with rapid traverse rates of up to 1,690 ipm. The B-axis provides a 270° rotation, enabling full multi-axis access for complex part geometries with single setup machining. The G7 includes a 60-tool automatic tool changer (ATC) with an option to expand up to 180 tools and a tool change time of 0.9 seconds, enhancing productivity and flexibility. This horizontally configured center optimizes coolant delivery with programmable two-axis nozzles to maintain optimal cutting conditions. Its rigid construction and advanced CNC control support machining of aerospace blades, vanes, turbine disks, and other critical parts, reducing setup times, minimizing errors, and enabling precision manufacturing of complex 3D shapes in hard alloys. The G7's combination of high power, speed, versatile tooling, and multi-axis capability makes it a comprehensive solution for sophisticated horizontal machining tasks requiring dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality.