Matsuura MX-520T

Est. $300,000 - $425,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · matsuurausa.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

630 mm (24.8 in)

Y Travel

560 mm (22.0 in)

Z Travel

510 mm (20.1 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm (standard); 12,000 rpm Torque-Up (optional); 15,000 rpm (optional); 20,000 rpm (optional)

Spindle Taper

BT40 / CAT40 (HSK-A63 optional)

Tool Capacity

60 standard (90, 120 optional)

How much does the Matsuura MX-520T cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$300,000 - $425,000

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 MX-520T is the turning version of the MX-520: a 5-axis machining center whose C axis is a direct drive that spins the part at up to 1,500 RPM. It keeps the MX-520 envelope of 630 mm (24.8 in) X, 560 mm (22.0 in) Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) Z. Bores, faces and outside diameters can be turned in the setup that mills the rest of the part, which removes a lathe operation from the routing and the re-clamping error that comes with it.

Part size is Ø 520 x H 350 (Ø 20.47 x H 13.77) on the table and Ø 520 x H 330 (Ø 20.47 x H 12.99) on a pallet. Read the diameter with balance in mind. A part close to Ø 520 has to be centred and balanced on its fixture before it can be turned at any useful speed, and the 1,500 RPM ceiling is most usable on smaller, balanced work.

The spindle is 12,000 rpm as standard, with a Torque-Up 12,000 rpm version, 15,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm as options. Unlike the MX-520, the T offers the 15,000 rpm step. Taper is BT40 / CAT40 with HSK-A63 optional, and the magazine holds 60 tools as standard with 90 and 120 optional. The table is 300 mm (11.8 in) as standard and 500 mm (19.7 in) as an option.

What the table leaves out matters for a turning buyer: there is no spindle power, no torque for the C axis when turning and no A-axis range. Get those from Matsuura before committing a turning job, especially in steel.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	630 mm (24.8 in)
Y-Axis Travel	560 mm (22.0 in)
Z-Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
C Axis Range	360° (continuous, up to 1,500 RPM turning)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm (standard); 12,000 rpm Torque-Up (optional); 15,000 rpm (optional); 20,000 rpm (optional)
Spindle Taper	BT40 / CAT40 (HSK-A63 optional)
Turning Speed	Up to 1,500 RPM (C-axis direct drive)
Tool Capacity	60 standard (90, 120 optional)
Table Diameter	300 mm (11.8 in) standard; 500 mm (19.7 in) optional
Max Workpiece Size	Ø 520 x H 350 (Ø 20.47 x H 13.77) Table; Ø 520 x H 330 (Ø 20.47 x H 12.99) Pallet

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

C-axis direct drive turns at up to 1,500 RPM, so turning and 5-axis milling share one setup
Spindle options of 12,000 rpm Torque-Up, 15,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm on top of the 12,000 rpm standard
Same 630 mm (24.8 in) X, 560 mm (22.0 in) Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) Z as the MX-520
Table can be ordered at 500 mm (19.7 in) in place of the 300 mm (11.8 in) standard
60 tools standard with 90 and 120 magazines optional

Limitations

Turning tops out at 1,500 RPM, slow for small-diameter turned features
No spindle power, turning torque or A-axis range is listed
On a pallet the part height drops to H 330 (H 12.99)
Single table; the pallet version of this machine is the MX-520T PC7

Best For

Parts that need turned bores or faces and 5-axis milling Round parts up to Ø 520 x H 350 Removing a lathe operation from the routing Aluminium parts on the 15,000 or 20,000 rpm spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What can the MX-520T turn?

The C axis is a direct drive that turns at up to 1,500 RPM, with the milling spindle holding the turning tool. Parts up to Ø 520 x H 350 (Ø 20.47 x H 13.77) fit on the table. Large or unbalanced parts will need lower speeds, and the table gives no turning torque, so confirm the cut you have in mind with Matsuura.

02 How does the MX-520T differ from the MX-520?

The travels match: 630 mm (24.8 in), 560 mm (22.0 in) and 510 mm (20.1 in). The MX-520T adds turning on the C axis at up to 1,500 RPM and a 15,000 rpm spindle option. The MX-520 lists 12,000 rpm BT40 standard with Torque-Up and 20,000 rpm options, and the Dominator external loader for tools.

03 Which spindle options are available on the MX-520T?

12,000 rpm standard, with a 12,000 rpm Torque-Up version, 15,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm as options. The taper is BT40 / CAT40, or HSK-A63 as an option. The 20,000 rpm spindle suits small cutters in aluminium; the Torque-Up version is the one to ask about for steel.

04 Is there a pallet version of the MX-520T?

Yes, the MX-520T PC7, which lists 7 pallets (two-tier tower) on the same 630 mm (24.8 in), 560 mm (22.0 in) and 510 mm (20.1 in) travels, with 90 tools as standard. The single-table MX-520T suits work loaded one part at a time.