About Makino

Makino was founded in 1937 in Tokyo, Japan by Tsunezo Makino. The company initially produced milling machines and later became one of the early innovators in numerical control machining technology.

Over the decades Makino developed a reputation for producing extremely accurate and reliable machine tools used in industries where precision is critical. The company expanded globally during the 1970s and 1980s and established a strong presence in North America with Makino Inc., headquartered in Mason, Ohio.

Today Makino is recognized as a leader in both high-performance machining centers and electrical discharge machining (EDM) systems. Many aerospace manufacturers, mold and die shops, and high-precision manufacturers rely on Makino machines for complex machining operations.

Because Makino machines are known for their precision and durability, they remain highly desirable in the used CNC machinery market.

Makino Vertical Machining Centers

Makino vertical machining centers are widely used for milling operations that require high spindle speeds, excellent accuracy, and reliable performance.

One of the most recognizable machine families is the Makino V Series, which has been widely used in mold making and precision machining environments.

Common machines include:

• Makino V33 (2000s – present)
• Makino V55 (1990s – 2010s)
• Makino V77 (2000s – present)
   

The numbers in the V-Series naming structure generally reflect the machine size and work envelope, with larger numbers indicating larger machining capacities.

Makino vertical machining centers are often used in tool and die manufacturing, aerospace machining, and high-precision component production, where high spindle speeds and accuracy are critical.

Makino Horizontal Machining Centers

Makino horizontal machining centers are designed for production environments where pallet changers and automation systems allow continuous machining operations.

One of the most widely known Makino machine families is the a-Series horizontal machining center platform.

Popular machines include:

• Makino a51 (1990s – 2000s)
• Makino a61 (1990s – 2000s)
• Makino a71 (2000s – present)
• Makino a81 (2000s – present)
   

In the Makino naming convention, the number typically corresponds to the pallet size or machining capacity, helping buyers determine the appropriate machine for their production requirements.

These machines are widely used in industries such as aerospace component manufacturing, automotive production, and heavy industrial machining.

Makino 5 Axis Machining Centers

Makino also produces advanced 5-axis machining centers designed for machining complex parts with multiple surfaces and tight tolerances.

These machines allow manufacturers to machine multiple sides of a part in a single setup, improving efficiency and reducing part handling.

One well-known platform is the D-Series 5-axis machining center, including machines such as:

• Makino D500 (2010s – present)
   

The D500 is designed for high-precision machining of complex components and is commonly used in aerospace, medical device manufacturing, and precision engineering industries.

Makino 5-axis machines are particularly valued for their accuracy and thermal stability, which are important when machining complex geometries.

Makino Wire EDM Machines

Makino is also a major manufacturer of wire EDM machines, which are used to cut conductive materials with extremely high precision.

Wire EDM machines are commonly used in tool and die manufacturing, aerospace tooling, and mold production.

Makino wire EDM machines include platforms such as the U Series, which has been widely used since the early 2000s.

Common machines include:

• Makino U3 (2000s – present)
• Makino U6 (2000s – present)
   

The U-Series machines are designed for high-accuracy wire cutting and improved wire management systems.

Wire EDM technology allows manufacturers to produce extremely precise features that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional machining methods.

Makino Sinker EDM Machines

Sinker EDM machines are used to create complex internal cavities by using shaped electrodes to erode material through electrical discharge.

Makino sinker EDM machines are commonly found in the EDAF Series, which is widely used in mold making and tool manufacturing.

Common machines include:

• Makino EDAF2 (2000s – present)
• Makino EDAF3 (2000s – present)
   

The EDAF naming convention identifies Makino’s sinker EDM machine family designed for high-precision electrode machining.

These machines are widely used in industries such as injection mold manufacturing, die making, and high-precision tooling production.

Makino Hole Popper EDM Machines

Hole popper EDM machines are designed to drill extremely small holes in conductive materials using electrical discharge machining.

These machines are often used to create starter holes for wire EDM operations or to drill small cooling channels in molds and dies.

Makino hole drilling machines are used in industries such as aerospace tooling, mold making, and precision manufacturing.

Hole popper machines are often used alongside wire EDM and sinker EDM machines as part of a complete EDM machining workflow.

Why Buyers Look for Used Makino Machines

Buyers searching for used Makino machines are often looking for equipment that offers:

• exceptional machining accuracy
• durable machine construction
• strong reputation in aerospace and mold manufacturing
• advanced EDM machining capabilities
• high-performance machining centers for complex parts
   

Many buyers also search specifically for Makino a-Series horizontal machining centers, V-Series machining centers, or Makino EDM machines, which have strong recognition in the machining industry.

Because of this, including these machine families and model names helps buyers quickly determine whether a machine fits their production requirements.

Find Used Makino CNC Machines

MMI helps manufacturers locate used Makino machines for sale from trusted sellers across the country. If you do not see the exact Makino model you need, contact our team and we can help source additional machines through our network