Used Makino Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Makino was founded in May 1937 by Tsunezo Makino in Tokyo, Japan, where the company developed Japan's first numerically controlled milling machine in 1958 and Japan's first machining center in 1966. North American operations took shape through a 1981 merger with the R. K. LeBlond Machine Tool Company of Cincinnati, forming what was then called LeBlond Makino Machine Tool Company before the brand consolidated under the Makino name in 1996. Today Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates manufacturing, sales, and service facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Makino's core product lines center on horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, and electrical discharge machining equipment. The a-Series 4-axis horizontal machining centers — including the 400mm a51nx and the 500mm, 50-taper a71nx — are production workhorses built around high-speed direct-drive spindles, roller-type linear guides, and robust cast structures engineered for high metal-removal rates and tight tolerances. The large-format a92 horizontal machining center is purpose-built for heavy, high-thrust applications such as diesel engine block and construction equipment manufacturing. On the EDM side, the EDNC-Series sinker ram EDMs scale across seven platform sizes to handle a wide range of workpiece dimensions, while the EDAF-Series and EDGE-Series round out the sinker EDM lineup for die and mold and general precision work.

Makino machines are trusted across aerospace, automotive, die and mold, medical device manufacturing, semiconductor equipment production, and job shop environments. The a51nx and a71nx horizontal machining centers are particularly prevalent in automotive and high-volume parts production, while the EDNC-Series sinker EDMs are a go-to choice for complex die and mold cavities and turbine component work. Vertical machining centers serve precision parts manufacturers across nearly every sector that demands consistent surface finish and dimensional accuracy.

Used Makino horizontal machining centers and EDMs attract strong buyer interest because the machines are built to maintain accuracy over long service lives. Heavy cast structures, core-cooled ballscrews, and thermal compensation systems mean a well-maintained Makino retains its geometric accuracy far longer than lighter-duty alternatives. Parts availability through Makino's global service network and a large installed base of a-Series and EDNC machines make sourcing components straightforward. Combined with strong resale values and a reputation for minimal downtime, used Makino equipment consistently delivers a lower total cost of ownership relative to its original purchase price.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Makino equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Makino machines at competitive prices. Most of our Makino inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Makino equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.