Matsuura Machinery Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Matsuura LV-500

Est. $250,000 - $400,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · matsuurausa.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

500 mm (19.7 in)

Y Travel

350 mm (13.8 in)

Z Travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

Max Spindle

46,000 rpm BT30 (standard); 46,000 rpm HSK-E40 (optional)

Tool Capacity

20 standard

Spindle Power

11 kW (14.7 hp)

How much does the Matsuura LV-500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$250,000 - $400,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Matsuura Machinery. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Matsuura LV-500 is a high-speed vertical machining center with 500 × 350 × 300 mm (19.7 × 13.8 × 11.8 in) of X, Y and Z travel, a 46,000 rpm spindle rated at 11 kW (14.7 hp) and 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapid traverse. It is a small-part machine: the table load is 100 kg (220 lb) and the largest listed workpiece is Ø 160 mm × H 230 mm.

The spindle is the defining figure. BT30 is standard and HSK-E40 is the option, both at 46,000 rpm. At that speed even a very small end mill reaches a useful surface speed, which is what fine detail, thin walls and polished finishes in aluminium, brass or graphite need. The 11 kW (14.7 hp) rating and the 30-size taper set the other side of the trade: this is a machine for light, fast passes, and heavy roughing belongs on a 40-taper machine.

Those 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids are faster than the 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) listed for the LF-160, V.Plus-550 and VX-1000. On short cycles with many moves between features the rapid rate adds up, and 20 tools as standard with through-spindle coolant cover most small-part programs without a tool change by hand.

Check the work envelope against the parts before ordering. The workpiece limit is Ø 160 mm × H 230 mm in standard form and Ø 160 mm × H 200 mm in the configuration marked [with PC], so taller parts may rule that version out. Fixture, vise and part together must stay within 100 kg (220 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Y-Axis Travel	350 mm (13.8 in)
Z-Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Table Load Capacity	100 kg (220 lb)
Max Spindle Speed	46,000 rpm BT30 (standard); 46,000 rpm HSK-E40 (optional)
Spindle Motor Power	11 kW (14.7 hp)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	60 m/min (2,362 ipm)
Tool Capacity	20 standard
Through Spindle Coolant	Standard
Max Workpiece Size	Ø 160 mm × H 230 mm (Ø 6.29 in × H 7.87 in) Standard; Ø 160 mm x H 200 mm (Ø 6.29 in × H 7.87 in) [with PC]

Specifications sourced from matsuurausa.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

46,000 rpm spindle at 11 kW (14.7 hp), BT30 standard with HSK-E40 optional
60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapid traverse, against 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) on the V.Plus-550
Through-spindle coolant is standard
20 tools as standard for small-part programs
500 × 350 × 300 mm (19.7 × 13.8 × 11.8 in) travels, with 350 mm of Y against 250 mm on the LF-160

Limitations

Table load is 100 kg (220 lb), which limits fixture and vise weight
Workpieces are limited to Ø 160 mm, and to H 200 mm in the [with PC] configuration
11 kW (14.7 hp) and a 30-size taper are not suited to heavy roughing
No larger magazine is listed beyond the 20 standard tools

Best For

Small precision parts needing fine detail High-speed finishing with small cutters Short-cycle work where 60 m/min rapids cut idle time Electrodes and small molds within 350 mm of Y

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What spindle does the LV-500 have?

A 46,000 rpm spindle rated at 11 kW (14.7 hp). BT30 is the standard taper and HSK-E40 is available as an option at the same 46,000 rpm. Through-spindle coolant is standard.

02 How large a part can the LV-500 machine?

The table gives Ø 160 mm × H 230 mm in standard form and Ø 160 mm × H 200 mm in the configuration marked [with PC]. Travels are 500 × 350 × 300 mm (19.7 × 13.8 × 11.8 in), and the table carries up to 100 kg (220 lb).

03 How does the LV-500 differ from the LF-160?

Both have 500 mm (19.7 in) of X, 300 mm (11.8 in) of Z and a 46,000 rpm spindle with BT30 standard and HSK-E40 optional. The LV-500 has 350 mm (13.8 in) of Y and 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids. The LF-160 has 250 mm (9.8 in) of Y and 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) rapids, and adds B and C rotary axes on a Ø 100 mm pallet.

04 How fast are the rapids on the LV-500?

60 m/min (2,362 ipm) on X, Y and Z. The V.Plus-550 and VX-1000 are both listed at 42 m/min (1,654 ipm), so the LV-500 moves between features faster, which shortens cycles made of many small operations.