Makino Introduces Turning Capability on the DA500 at BIEMH
By Paul Jones
Visitors to the Makino stand at BIEMH last week were able to see an important development in the company’s machining technology, as the Makino DA500 5-axis machining centre was showcased with integrated turning capability.
Paul Jones visited the stand during the event to see the machine in action and explore what this new functionality means for manufacturers looking to improve productivity and reduce process steps.
The DA500 has already established itself as a high-performance 5-axis horizontal machining centre, designed for precision machining of complex components across industries such as aerospace, medical and high-value engineering. By introducing turning capability to the platform, Makino is expanding the machine’s versatility and enabling manufacturers to perform additional processes within the same setup.
This development aligns with a growing trend across the manufacturing sector — the move towards one-hit machining, where complete components are produced in a single cycle without the need to transfer parts between different machines. By combining milling and turning operations in one platform, manufacturers can reduce handling, improve part accuracy and significantly shorten production times.
At BIEMH, the machine demonstrated how this new capability can help manufacturers streamline production while maintaining the precision and reliability associated with Makino machining centres.
With the demand for flexible and highly productive machining solutions continuing to grow, developments like this highlight how machine tool builders are evolving their platforms to meet the needs of modern manufacturing.
The full discussion and machine demonstration captured at BIEMH will be appearing soon on MTDCNC, as part of our ongoing coverage from the show.
