FUKUI, Japan, Nov 29, 2024 – Matsuura Machinery Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the newly developed MX-520T, a 5-axis multi-tasking machining center. We are accepting orders beginning today.

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In response to labor shortages and to maintain cost competitiveness in the manufacturing industry, Matsuura launched the MAM72 Series in 1991 with an innovative multi-pallet system to enable variable part/variable production and extended unmanned operation. Then, in 2006, Matsuura launched the CUBLEX series, a 5-axis multi-tasking machining center based on the MAM72 series that improved productivity by integrating the processes of milling, turning, and grinding—which previously had to be performed on separate machines—all onto a single machining center.

The MX-520, which first hit the market in 2010, was developed using the experience and know-how obtained from the MAM72 series with the goal of creating a machine that could offer a reliable and user-friendly 5-axis machining experience to new and experienced 5-axis users alike. Since then, the MX series 5-axis vertical machining center lineup has been expanded to include the MX-850, MX-330, and MX-420 PC10 (in order of release), and 5-axis machining has become established globally as a means of achieving process integration in manufacturing.

To meet the diverse processing needs of our customers, Matsuura has now developed the MX-520T, a multi-tasking machining center that combines milling and turning processes, while retaining the user-friendliness of the MX series. To further improve productivity, the turning spindle (C-axis) is equipped with a direct drive motor with a maximum rotation speed of 800 RPM and a maximum torque of 500 Nm, ensuring sufficient turning capacity. To support high-precision turning, the spindle uses HSK-T63 for multi-tasking machines and is equipped with a highly rigid brake mechanism as standard, while the spindle nose diameter is kept to the conventional size to ensure access to the workpiece during machining.

For chip removal, a hinge type lift-up chip conveyor is equipped as standard in the space directly below the 4th/5th axis table. Chip removal nozzles with an optimized coolant discharge method are also equipped as standard.

Various support functions for multi-task machining have been added to the new operating system MiOS 4 to ensure safety during the turning process. The space-saving automated system, which combines a floor pallet system (PC4) and a magazine with up to 120 tools, achieves further productivity improvement by adding the capacity for unmanned operation on top of milling/turning process integration. M

MX-520T Features

• 1. Milling and Turning integrated into one machine (process integration by one chucking)
• 2. Specially designed 4th/5th-axis table that combines machining and turning functions
  • 2.1. Max. rotation speed: 800 min-1 (turning mode) / 100 min-1 (machining mode)
  • 2.2. By rotating the A-axis, it can be used as both vertical turning and horizontal turning.
  • 2.3. High resolution scale as standard (A/C axis)
  • 2.4. Scatter prevention function and imbalance check function to ensure turning safety
• 3. Spindle (from heavy duty machining to high speed machining)
  • 3.1. 12,000 min-1 (11/11kW、159Nm) [Standard], 12,000 min-1 (18.5/22kW、191Nm) Power-up type [Option], 15,000 min-1 (18.5/22kW、150Nm) [Option], 20,000 min-1 (15/18.5kW、108Nm) [Option]
  • 3.2. High-rigidity brake mechanism on the spindle as standard for turning operations
  • 3.3. The spindle end is HSK-T63 and can use both machining tools and turning tools.
• 4. Simple Automation System
  • 4.1. PC4 (Floor Pallet System) + 90/120 tool magazine [Option]
  • 4.2. Robot interface + Automatic door (Not available with PC4) [Option]
• 5. Operability / Accessibility
  • 5.1. Matsuura G-Tech 31i (iHMI, 15-inch touch panel screen)
  • 5.2. New operating system “Matsuura integrated Operating System : MiOS 4”
  • 5.3. Collision prevention function “Intelligent Protection System” [Standard]
  • 5.4. Distance from floor to table top surface
  • 5.5. Distance from machine front to table center : 950mm [37.40in.] (with table) : 970mm [38.19in.] (with pallet) : 385mm [15.15in.]
  • 5.6. A sliding roof cover designed for easy crane access in changeover
  • 5.7. Hinge lift-up conveyor equipped as standard for extended unmanned operation

About Matsuura Machinery Corporation

Establishment in 1935 and based in Fukui, Japan, Matsuura Machinery Corporation is a premier CNC machine tool manufacturer operating on a global scale.

For more information, visit https://www.matsuura.co.jp.