The latest machine in the Makino VMC line-up combines operations, minimizes set-up/handling and reduces costs. Its 20,000 rpm spindle provides versatility to address maximum workpiece sizes of 899mm x 500mm. Its field expandable tool magazine starts at 60 (standard) and can expand to 118. The integral table configuration with two different pallet configurations 400mm square and 500mm diameter pallet. This automation-ready DA500 combines significant performance in its footprint. The DA500’s highly rigid slant column-construction provides agile functionality in a machine designed for high-speed machining.

These features make the DA500 ideal for single setup, multi-side accessibility, or full-contouring capability to quickly and efficiently tackle a wide variety of complex production part applications including aero engine and semiconductor manufacturing. Equipped with a 20,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle, with 50% more torque, twice the power and a third of the accelerating time the new spindle design performs extremely well when using fast milling techniques with constant chip thickness. Coupled with an axis speed similar to the DA300 (60,000 mm/min) parts can be produced in very short cutting times with minimal non-cutting periods.

The newest addition to the DA-series, the DA500 sets a new standard for versatility and precision by combining milling and turning operations in a single full five-axis machine. The secret of the DA500's dual capability is it has been engineered so as not to lose milling performance event in the turning specifications. The spindle support for turning tools has been uniquely placed to avoid damage to the front bearing and maintain the machine's rigidity. The table can rotate at up to 800 rpm at a high rigidity so the DA500 can cut materials such as stainless steel for semiconductor applications, or the nickel alloys needed in manufacturing aerospace engines.