Matsuura MAM72-35V
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Matsuura MAM72-35V 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 MAM72-35V is a compact member of the MAM72 series: a 5-axis machining center with 550 mm (21.6 in) of X, 440 mm (17.3 in) of Y and 580 mm (22.8 in) of Z travel, a 22 kW (30 hp) spindle and a pallet change of approximately 25 sec. Parts go up to Ø 350 × H 315 mm (Ø 13.77 × H 12.40 in).
The pallet change time is the row that sets this machine apart from a single-table 5-axis machine of the same size. With a swap of approximately 25 sec, the next part can be loaded while the current one is cut, and spindle time is lost only during the change itself. The table does not give the number of pallets, so ask which pallet system is fitted to the machine being quoted.
The 12,000 rpm spindle is standard, with 15,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm versions as options, all listed with a BT40 interface; the taper row, however, gives HSK-A63. Clarify which applies before ordering toolholders. At 22 kW (30 hp) the spindle has twice the 11 kW (14.7 hp) of the LX-160, which runs to 46,000 rpm but suits much lighter cuts.
Tool storage starts at 40 and can be expanded to 240. The CUBLEX-35 shares all three travels, starts at 60 tools and adds a turning C-axis, so it is the alternative when parts need turned features. For longer parts, the MAM72-52V moves X to 1,010 mm (39.8 in), with 540 mm (21.3 in) of Y and 610 mm (24.0 in) of Z.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 580 mm (22.8 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm BT40 (standard); 15,000 rpm BT40 (optional); 20,000 rpm BT40 (optional) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 kW (30 hp) |
| Pallet Change Time | Approx. 25 sec |
| Tool Capacity | 40 standard (expandable to 240) |
| Max Workpiece Size | Ø 350 × H 315 mm (Ø 13.77 × H 12.40 in) |
Specifications sourced from matsuurausa.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 22 kW (30 hp) spindle, twice the 11 kW (14.7 hp) of the LX-160
- Pallet change in approximately 25 sec keeps the spindle cutting while the next part is loaded
- 12,000 rpm standard, with 15,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm spindles offered as options
- Tool storage expandable from 40 as standard to 240
Limitations
- Parts are limited to Ø 350 × H 315 mm (Ø 13.77 × H 12.40 in)
- The number of pallets is not listed, so the level of automation must be confirmed
- The speed row lists BT40 spindles while the taper row gives HSK-A63, so the tool interface needs confirming
- 40 tools as standard, 20 fewer than the 60 of the CUBLEX-35 on the same travels
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Approximately 25 sec. That is the time the spindle stands idle between parts, since the next pallet is loaded while the current part is cut. The table does not state how many pallets are fitted, so confirm the pallet system with the quotation.
02
Both have 550 mm (21.6 in) of X, 440 mm (17.3 in) of Y and 580 mm (22.8 in) of Z, and the same Ø 350 × H 315 mm (Ø 13.77 × H 12.40 in) workpiece limit. The CUBLEX-35 starts with 60 tools against 40 here and adds turning on its C-axis. The MAM72-35V lists a 22 kW (30 hp) spindle and a pallet change of approximately 25 sec.
03
A 12,000 rpm spindle is standard, and 15,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm spindles are options; all three are listed with BT40. Spindle power is 22 kW (30 hp). The taper row lists HSK-A63, which conflicts with the BT40 in the speed row, so confirm the interface before buying holders.
04
40 as standard, expandable to 240. The larger number is what lets a pallet machine run several different part numbers in a shift without stopping to reload tools, so it is worth deciding on early if the machine will run unattended.
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