Matsuura MX-520T PC7
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Matsuura MX-520T PC7 combines the turning C axis of the MX-520T with a 7-pallet two-tier tower. The listed figures give 630 mm (24.8 in) of X, 560 mm (22.0 in) of Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z, an A axis from +10° to -125°, and a C axis that turns at up to 1,500 RPM through its direct drive.
Each pallet is listed at 175 kg (386 lb) and takes parts up to 520 mm dia x 330 mm H (20.5 x 13.0 in). Pallet change is listed at ~25 sec and tool-to-tool change at 1.1 sec, with 90 tools as standard and 120 optional. For a cell that mills and turns different parts from seven pallets, the larger standard magazine is the useful difference from a single-table machine.
Some listed figures need confirming. The table gives 7.5 / 11 kW (10 / 15 hp) of spindle power, while the MX-520 PC7 on the same frame lists 11 / 25 kW and 60 tools as standard. Ask Matsuura for the current specification before relying on either. The machine is listed at 12,500 kg (27,558 lb) on a 4,600 x 2,600 mm footprint and runs the Matsuura G-Tech 31i touch-screen control, described in the table as mill-turn capable.
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) |
| A Axis Range | +10° to -125° |
| C Axis Range | 360° (continuous, up to 1,500 RPM turning) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM (optional 15,000 / 20,000 RPM) |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 / CAT40 (HSK-A63 optional) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5 / 11 kW (10 / 15 hp) |
| Turning Speed | Up to 1,500 RPM (C-axis direct drive) |
| Tool Capacity | 90 standard (120 optional) |
| Pallet Capacity | 7 pallets (two-tier tower) |
| Table Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 520 mm dia x 330 mm H (20.5 x 13.0 in) |
| Table Load Capacity | 175 kg (386 lb) per pallet |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) |
| Tool Change Time | 1.1 sec (tool-to-tool) |
| Pallet Change Time | ~25 sec |
| Machine Weight | 12,500 kg (27,558 lb) |
| Floor Space Required | 4,600 x 2,600 mm |
| CNC Control | Matsuura G-Tech 31i (FANUC 31i-B5 based, touch screen, mill-turn capable) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 7 pallets in a two-tier tower, each listed at 175 kg (386 lb)
- C-axis direct drive turns at up to 1,500 RPM for turned features in the milling setup
- 90 tools as standard, 120 optional, with a 1.1 sec tool-to-tool change
- Spindle at 12,000 RPM with 15,000 / 20,000 RPM options on BT40 / CAT40 (HSK-A63 optional)
Limitations
- Listed spindle power of 7.5 / 11 kW (10 / 15 hp) is modest for turning or roughing steel, and differs from the 11 / 25 kW of the MX-520 PC7
- Parts are limited to 520 mm dia x 330 mm H (20.5 x 13.0 in) on the pallets
- At 12,500 kg (27,558 lb) and 4,600 x 2,600 mm the machine needs a prepared floor
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both have 7 pallets on a two-tier tower and 630 mm (24.8 in) of X. The T adds turning on the C axis at up to 1,500 RPM and lists 90 tools as standard. The MX-520 PC7 lists 60 tools as standard and 11 / 25 kW of spindle power, against 7.5 / 11 kW (10 / 15 hp) here.
02
175 kg (386 lb) per pallet, with parts up to 520 mm dia x 330 mm H (20.5 x 13.0 in). The working table is 300 mm (11.8 in) across. Pallet change is listed at ~25 sec.
03
The spindle runs to 12,000 RPM, with 15,000 and 20,000 RPM as options, and turning on the C axis reaches 1,500 RPM. Rapids are 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) on X, Y and Z, and tool-to-tool change is 1.1 sec.
04
A floor for 12,500 kg (27,558 lb) and a 4,600 x 2,600 mm footprint, plus access to the pallet tower for loading. Ask Matsuura for the power and air supply figures, which the table does not give.
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