VMC Serves as Easy Transition from Three-Axis to Five-Axis Production
Matsuura Machinery’s MX-330 five-axis VMC features a high-accuracy, 15,000-rpm spindle with 48 foot-pounds of torque.
Matsuura Machinery’s MX-330 five-axis VMC features a high-accuracy, 15,000-rpm spindle with 48 foot-pounds of torque. Optional 15,000-rpm spindles with 88 foot-pounds of torque and 20,000-rpm spindles with 80 foot-pounds of torque are available. The machining center is designed for medical, aerospace and other high-precision components. The MX-330 is said to offer an easy transition from three-axis to five-sided or five-axis production.
The VMC features a table loading capacity of 177 lbs and a maximum work envelope of 330 × 320 mm. A ram-type structure offers a compact and durable machining platform, while available tool magazines include a standard 30-tool drum or optional 60- and 90-tool chains. The MX-330 also features a 10-pallet changer and comes standard with a FANUC 31iMB with Panel-I control.
Related Content
-
Choosing The Right Grinding Wheel
Understanding grinding wheel fundamentals will help you choose the right wheel for the job.
-
Choosing a Five-Axis Machine Tool With Automation in Mind
While much focus is placed on the machinery that moves parts, the features most important for automating five-axis machining are arguably found in the machine tool itself.
-
Inside an Amish-Owned Family Machine Shop
Modern Machine Shop took an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of an Amish-owned machine shop, where advanced machining technologies work alongside old-world traditions.