Machine Comparison
Matsuura MX-330 vs Matsuura MX-520
Matsuura vs Matsuura · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Matsuura MX-330 and the Matsuura MX-520 are two sizes of the same simultaneous five-axis line. Both take CAT40 or BT40 tooling with HSK-A63 as an extra-cost option, and both offer a 20,000 rpm spindle as an option. The MX-520 is the larger machine in X and Y: 630 x 560 mm of travel against 435 x 465 mm.
The MX-330 has the faster standard spindle, 15,000 rpm against 12,000 rpm, and more Z travel, 560 mm (22.1 in) against 510 mm (20.1 in). Its spindle option is a Power-Up version, where the MX-520 offers a Torque-Up one. The MX-520 starts with 60 tools against 30, and its magazine options run to 120 and a Dominator external loader, against 60 or 90 on the MX-330.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Matsuura MX-330 | Matsuura MX-520 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 435 mm (17.1 in) | 630 mm (24.8 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 465 mm (18.3 in) | 560 mm (22.0 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 560 mm (22.1 in) ▲ | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm BT40 (standard); 15,000 rpm Power-Up BT40 (optional); 20,000 rpm BT40 (optional) ▲ | 12,000 rpm BT40 (standard); 12,000 rpm Torque-Up BT40 (optional); 20,000 rpm BT40 (optional) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT #40 / BT40 standard (HSK-A63 optional) | BT40 / CAT40 (HSK-A63 optional) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 : BT40 standard (60 / 90 : BT40 optional) | 60 (90, 120, Dominator external loader optional) |
Advantages
Matsuura MX-330
- 15,000 rpm standard spindle against 12,000 rpm
- 560 mm (22.1 in) Z travel against 510 mm (20.1 in)
Matsuura MX-520
- 630 mm (24.8 in) X travel against 435 mm (17.1 in)
- 560 mm (22.0 in) Y travel against 465 mm (18.3 in)
- 60 tools as standard against 30, with 90, 120 and a Dominator external loader as options
Verdict
Choose the Matsuura MX-330 for small medical, dental, optical and instrument parts machined with modest cutters at high surface speed, where its 15,000 rpm standard spindle and 560 mm (22.1 in) of Z travel count. Choose the Matsuura MX-520 for larger parts and high-mix job-shop work: it has 630 mm (24.8 in) of X travel, 60 tools as standard, and magazine options up to 120 tools for unattended overnight runs.