Matsuura LX-160
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Matsuura LX-160 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Matsuura. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Matsuura LX-160 is a small, high-speed 5-axis machining center built around a 46,000 rpm spindle. Travels are 500 mm (19.7 in) in X, 250 mm (9.8 in) in Y and 300 mm (11.8 in) in Z, and spindle power is 11 kW (14.7 hp). The magazine holds 40 tools as standard and can be expanded to 120.
That combination points to small parts and small cutters. At 46,000 rpm a tool of a few millimetres reaches a useful surface speed, which slower spindles cannot match. The 11 kW (14.7 hp) rating is half the 22 kW (30 hp) of the MAM72-35V, so heavy roughing belongs on a different machine. Y travel is half of X, which limits how far a part or fixture can extend front to back.
Two rows of the table disagree on the tool interface. The speed row lists a BT30 spindle as standard and an HSK-E40 spindle as the option, both at 46,000 rpm, while the taper row gives HSK-A50 with HSK-A63 optional. Confirm the interface in writing before buying holders. Against the MX-330, which has 435 mm (17.1 in) of X, 465 mm (18.3 in) of Y and 560 mm (22.1 in) of Z, the LX-160 trades envelope for spindle speed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 46,000 rpm BT30 (standard); 46,000 rpm HSK-E40 (optional) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A50 (HSK-A63 optional) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (14.7 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 40 standard (up to 120 with expansion) |
Specifications sourced from matsuurausa.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 46,000 rpm spindle, suited to small-diameter cutters
- 40 tools as standard, expandable to 120
- Compact 500 × 250 × 300 mm (19.7 × 9.8 × 11.8 in) envelope for small 5-axis parts
Limitations
- 11 kW (14.7 hp) of spindle power, half the 22 kW (30 hp) of the MAM72-35V, rules out heavy roughing
- 250 mm (9.8 in) of Y travel restricts part and fixture depth
- The speed row (BT30, HSK-E40 optional) and the taper row (HSK-A50, HSK-A63 optional) disagree on the tool interface
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
It runs to 46,000 rpm and is rated 11 kW (14.7 hp). The speed row lists it with a BT30 interface as standard and HSK-E40 as an option, while the taper row lists HSK-A50 with HSK-A63 optional. Ask which interface the machine on offer actually has before ordering holders.
02
Travels are 500 mm (19.7 in) in X, 250 mm (9.8 in) in Y and 300 mm (11.8 in) in Z. No table size or maximum workpiece is listed, so the practical part size depends on the fixture and the tilt angles used; the 250 mm Y travel is usually the first limit.
03
40 tools as standard, expandable to 120. That is the same standard count as the MAM72-35V, which can be expanded further, to 240.
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