Machining a Transmission Housing on a Makino a81nx HMC

The a81nx horizontal machining center brings next-generation productivity to the production of large parts, such as the transmission housing depicted in this video. Building off of the original a81 machine platform, the a81nx offers expanded machining capacity, improved rigidity and stability and enhanced reliability. These capabilities make the a81nx the ideal solution for manufacturers serving the automotive, agriculture, aerospace, mold making and industrial markets. The a81nx features a 100-mm extension of the Y-axis column to enlarge the work zone, bringing full-axis travels along the X, Y and Z axes to 35.4 inches, 35.4 inches and 40.2 inches. Equipped with a higher capacity automatic tool changer (ATC), the a81nx is designed to handle larger diameter, longer, and heavier tooling to allow manufacturers to machine parts fully unattended. Proven technologies like single piece X- and Z-axis way covers and servo driven ATC shutters ensure that the a81nx continues the Makino tradition of producing HMC’s with the highest levels of reliability. Discover more on the large part manufacturing capabilities of the a81nx horizontal machining center at https://www.makino.com/horizontal-machining-4-axis/a81nx