The Makino a500iR five axis horizontal machining center is built specifically for high-efficiency machining of small to mid-size complex five-axis components. The purpose built design stems from the nx-series machines and offers high performance capabilities with outstanding machine reliability. This unique 40-taper, 5-axis horizontal machining center contains a unique pallet changer, rotary-on-rotary kinematics couples fast movement capabilities with high machine rigidity ideal for aerospace components.