Matsuura H.Plus-630

$500,000 - $750,000 Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

X Travel

900 mm (35.4 in)

Y Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Z Travel

900 mm (35.4 in)

Max Spindle

45 ~ 12.000 min-1

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

60 - 360

Overview

The Matsuura H.Plus-630 is a high-speed horizontal machining center designed for demanding production and high-mix precision machining of medium-to-large components on a 630 mm pallet. As Matsuura's primary offering in the horizontal machining center (HMC) segment, the H.Plus-630 delivers the chip evacuation, multi-face access, and pallet automation advantages that make horizontal machining superior to vertical approaches for complex 3D parts and production volume applications.

The horizontal spindle orientation is the H.Plus-630's structural foundation. With the spindle pointing horizontally at the workpiece mounted on a rotary pallet, chips fall away from the cutting zone by gravity — eliminating re-cutting, extending tool life, and improving surface finish compared to vertical-spindle machines where chips must be actively removed or flush with coolant. The 630 mm pallet rotates on a B-axis with 1-degree indexing or optional full 4th-axis contouring, providing access to four faces of the workpiece in a single setup. Paired with the 630 mm pallet size, this makes the H.Plus-630 suitable for medium-sized prismatic components across automotive, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets.

The spindle runs at up to 15,000 rpm with HSK-A63 tooling and 22 kW of continuous power. This balances surface speed for aluminum with torque capability for steel and cast iron — the material range that characterizes HMC production in automotive powertrain and general machinery manufacturing. Rapid traverse of 60 m/min on the linear axes and a tool-to-tool change time in the 3-second range maintain high spindle utilization. The standard tool magazine holds 60 tools, with expansion to 240 possible for high-mix production runs.

Matsuura designed the H.Plus-630 for pallet automation integration, with interfaces compatible with both Matsuura's own pallet storage systems and third-party FMS suppliers. In multi-pallet configurations, the H.Plus-630 approaches HMC production line performance while maintaining the flexibility of a CNC machining center. The Matsuura G-Tech 31i control (FANUC 31i-B5 based) provides programming, and CAMplete TruePath comes standard. Pricing typically ranges from $500,000 to $750,000 for the base machine, with multi-pallet systems adding to total investment.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Size	630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in)
X-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
Y-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
B Axis Indexing	1° indexing (continuous 4th axis optional)
Max Spindle Speed	45 ~ 12.000 min-1
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63
Spindle Motor Power	26 / 30 kW
Rapid Traverse Rate	60 m/min (2,362 ipm)
Tool Capacity	60 - 360
Max Workpiece Weight	800 kg (1,764 lb)
Max Workpiece Size	1,000 mm dia x 1,200 mm H (39.4 x 47.2 in)
CNC Control	Matsuura G-Tech 31i (FANUC 31i-B5 based)
Machine Weight	Approx. 18,000 kg (39,700 lb)
X Axis	60/60 m/min
Y Axis	60/60 m/min
Z Axis	60/60 m/min
Number Of Pallets	2 / 6 / 10
Working Surface	630 x 630 mm
Loading Capacity Per Pallet	1.200 kg
Max Work Size	Ø 1.050 x 1.115 mm
Max Spindle Torque	451 Nm / 550 min-1
Tool Holder	SK50 / BT50 / HSK100
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Specifications sourced from matsuura.de — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Horizontal spindle orientation provides natural gravity chip evacuation — eliminating re-cutting, extending tool life, and improving surface finish versus vertical machining of the same parts
630 mm pallet with B-axis indexing enables 4-face machining of prismatic components in a single setup, reducing fixturing and handling time dramatically
22 kW HSK-A63 spindle handles both aluminum at high speed and steel/cast iron at appropriate cutting parameters — a versatile production platform
Pallet automation interfaces support FMS integration, allowing the H.Plus-630 to participate in multi-machine, multi-pallet production cells for high spindle utilization

Limitations

Horizontal machining centers have higher capital and maintenance costs than vertical machining centers of comparable axis travel — the productivity advantage must justify the investment
Programming for 4-face B-axis indexing is more complex than 3-axis VMC programming — shops new to HMC operation require operator training investment
Matsuura's HMC market presence is smaller than Mazak, DMG MORI, or Makino in North America, affecting the density of local application support and service coverage

Best For

Automotive powertrain manufacturers machining cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, gearbox housings, and transmission cases where 4-face access and chip evacuation are paramount Aerospace structural component shops machining medium-sized titanium and aluminum parts where single-setup 4-face access eliminates refixturing and reduces part error accumulation Industrial machinery manufacturers producing gearbox housings, pump bodies, valve manifolds, and other complex prismatic components in medium-to-large production volumes Job shops with HMC-appropriate work contracts who want Matsuura's quality and automation potential in a 630 mm pallet class machine

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why choose a horizontal machining center over a vertical machining center for the same part?

The key advantages of horizontal machining for the right part are: chip evacuation (gravity keeps chips clear of the cutting zone), multi-face access (B-axis indexing provides 4-face machining in one setup), and structural rigidity (horizontal spindle and fixed-table designs provide better dynamic stiffness than column-traveling VMC designs on larger parts). For prismatic parts machined on multiple faces, an HMC like the H.Plus-630 often achieves lower total machining time than a VMC despite similar axis travels.

02 What pallet size is the H.Plus-630 designed for?

The H.Plus-630 uses a 630 x 630 mm pallet — the most common HMC pallet standard in the medium-size class. This pallet size is shared across many competing HMC platforms from Mazak, DMG MORI, and Makino, which means fixture bases designed for 630 mm pallets from other machines can often be reused on the H.Plus-630. The 630 mm standard also supports integration with third-party FMS rail and pallet management systems.

03 Can the H.Plus-630 be integrated into an FMS line?

Yes. Matsuura designed the H.Plus-630 with standard FMS interfaces, allowing it to participate in pallet pool systems and rail-based FMS lines. The machine can receive pallets from a rail-based transport system, machine the part, and return the pallet to the system for the next operation or storage. Matsuura's own pallet storage systems can be combined with the H.Plus-630, or the machine can integrate into third-party FMS solutions from System 3R, Erowa, or custom builders.

04 What is the difference between the H.Plus-630 and Matsuura's MH630 horizontal machining center?

The H.Plus series is Matsuura's high-speed HMC platform optimized for precision and high-throughput production, with emphasis on spindle speed, rapid traverse, and automation readiness. The MH630 is positioned as a production-focused, high-rigidity HMC oriented toward heavy-duty cutting applications. Both use the 630 mm pallet standard but differ in structural design priorities, spindle configuration, and target applications. The H.Plus-630 favors speed and precision; the MH630 favors rigidity and heavy metal removal.

05 What tool magazine capacity does the H.Plus-630 support?

The standard configuration includes 60 tool positions. For high-mix production requiring a broad tool variety across multiple setups, the magazine expands to 120 or 240 positions. In FMS configurations with multiple pallet setups running unattended, 240-tool configurations allow diverse part families to be machined without tool change interruptions. Matsuura's tool management tracks life limits and manages sister-tool substitution across all positions.