Used Maka machines and equipment

What is MAKA?

MAKA is the brand of MAKA Systems GmbH, a German CNC machine builder based in Nersingen, Bavaria. The company goes back to 1952, when Max Mayer founded Max Mayer Maschinenbau GmbH; it operates today as MAKA Systems GmbH. MAKA builds CNC processing machines in 3-, 4- and 5-axis configurations for wood, aluminium, plastics/composites and model making, with a strong focus on configured, often highly automated industry solutions rather than catalogue machines alone.

Main machine groups on the used market

• CNC processing centres for wood and panels — including throughfeed (continuous-feed) machining centres for long production runs and moving-gantry or moving-table centres for furniture, stair and window work.
• Door industry machines — MAKA supplies complete door-processing solutions; the manufacturer's door programme includes the STB Speed throughfeed line and the STB Flex CNC machining centre for standard and special doors (5-axis plus 3-axis aggregates). Older MAKA door centres appear on the used market.
• Large-format and special machines — 5-axis centres in CR configuration with tandem tables, bridge machines for large parts, and customer-specific automation for facade, caravan, yacht and model-making work.
• Controls — MAKA machines run third-party CNC systems (e.g. NUM on older units); the control generation determines tool management, probing and network integration.

Buying a used MAKA — what to check

• Machine provenance. Many MAKA machines are configured to one customer's process (aggregates, tool magazines, clamping, loading). Ask which aggregate heads, spindles and tool changers are included — what comes with the machine changes its value.
• Control and software. Check the CNC type and version, stored programs, interfaces, and whether the previous owner's CAD/CAM chain is included; custom cells sometimes depend on external automation logic.
• Spindles and aggregates. Run every spindle and aggregate (main, 4-axis, 5-axis, horizontal) — noise, play, cooling and tool clamping. For 5-axis heads, verify positioning accuracy and head brakes.
• Automation state. On throughfeed and automated lines, test feeding, measuring, clamping and outfeed as a complete cycle; a machine missing its loading/automation package loses much of its purpose.
• Wear and maintenance. Check vacuum clamping circuits and pumps, phenolic/resin table condition, way covers, lubrication, and service history — and ask when the machine was last in production.
• Support and parts. For older controls and drives, confirm parts availability case by case; MAKA supports machines over their life cycle, but generation-specific components on 1990s machines can be the practical constraint.

Where to browse MAKA equipment on WeSellMachines

Offers on WeSellMachines have included a MAKA 3-axis throughfeed machining centre and a TBZ-CNC door machining centre. Browse CNC processing machines and Door manufacturing machinery, or see all MAKA offers.

FAQ

• What kind of machines does MAKA build? CNC processing centres (3-, 4- and 5-axis) for wood, aluminium, plastics and models, plus complete configured solutions — notably for door production, facades, caravans and large components.
• What is a throughfeed machining centre? Workpieces move continuously through the machine rather than being clamped on one table; this suits long series of similar parts (e.g. profiles or doors). When buying used, the feeding and measuring units are as important as the machining unit itself.
• Are parts and service available for older MAKA machines? The company has supported its machines over the life cycle and a used-machinery trade around MAKA exists; still, for 1990s controls and drives ask specifically what is working today and what spares are included before committing.