Makino understands that one of the largest drivers of per-piece costs is the cycle time. Cycle time drives the number of machines required, but it also has far-reaching cost implications affecting labor, floor space, utilities and durable tooling. The a40 features Makino’s intelligent ROI design, a collection of innovative technologies designed to crop unproductive non-cut times from your part process.

• Responsive spindle accelerates to 12,000 rpm in 0.5 seconds.
• Quickly complete common tapping operations with the 6,000 RPM Rigid tapping synchronization speed.
• Minimize feature-to-feature positioning time with a linear axis that tops a full rapid traverse speed of 60 metres per minute
• Inertia active control (IAC) evaluates fixture and tool weights to optimize acceleration performance of multiple machine systems.

Unplanned downtime has a dramatic influence in high-volume die-cast production machining. Reliability of your machining system is one of the key factors for producers. The a40 uses several of the robust, proven systems from Makino’s a1-Series horizontal machining centers. Systems like single-piece X- and Z-axis covers, center trough chip/coolant management and dual-supported ATC mechanisms have solidified Makino as the industry leader in reliability. The a40 leverages these proven technologies, but then advances reliability with new systems ensuring reliable operation.

• Standard vision-type broken-tool detection supports unattended operation by quickly validating the condition of the cutting tools after each tool change.
• Dedicated tool taper cleaning nozzles wash the tool taper with 20μ filtered coolant with each tool change, ensuring contamination-free tool clamping.
• Three-stage coolant filtration with 20μ hydro-cyclone eliminates coolant tank sludge common with non-ferrous part machining, extending time between coolant system preventive maintenance or cleaning.

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