Matsuura MX-850 PC4
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Matsuura MX-850 PC4 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 MX-850 PC4 is the MX-850 5-axis machining center fed by a four-pallet changer, for large parts that should keep the spindle busy while the next one is clamped. Pallet change is listed at ~30 sec. Travels are unchanged from the single-table machine at 900 mm (35.4 in) X, 780 mm (30.7 in) Y and 650 mm (25.6 in) Z, and the table diameter is 630 mm (24.8 in).
The part envelope reads Ø 850 × H 450 mm (Ø 33.46 × H 17.72 in), and Ø 850 × H 385 mm (Ø 33.46 × H 15.16 in) with pallet options. The pallet options cost part height, so tall housings need checking against the configuration being quoted. The table gives no load per pallet. The single-table MX-850 is rated 500 kg (1,102 lb); ask whether each pallet carries the same before designing heavy fixtures.
Spindle power is 22 / 30 kW (30 / 40 hp) on a BT50 taper as standard, with BT40, HSK-A63 and HSK-A100 as options. The speed row, though, reads 12,000 rpm BT40 as standard with 15,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm BT40 options, which sits oddly beside a BT50 standard taper. Confirm the speed of the spindle you order.
The magazine holds 60 tools as standard, with 90 and 120 optional. On a 4-pallet cell running different jobs, all four share those pockets, so the larger magazines are worth specifying together with the pallet changer. Rapids are 40 m/min (1,575 ipm).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 780 mm (30.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm BT40 (standard); 15,000 rpm BT40 (optional); 20,000 rpm BT40 (optional) |
| Spindle Taper | BT50 standard (BT40, HSK-A63, HSK-A100 optional) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 30 kW (30 / 40 hp) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 standard (90, 120 optional) |
| Pallet Capacity | 4 pallets |
| Table Diameter | 630 mm (24.8 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | Ø 850 × H 450 mm (Ø 33.46 × H 17.72 in); Ø 850 × H 385 mm (Ø 33.46 × H 15.16 in) with pallet options |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) |
| Pallet Change Time | ~30 sec |
Specifications sourced from matsuurausa.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 4 pallets with a listed pallet change of ~30 sec
- Part envelope of Ø 850 × H 450 mm (Ø 33.46 × H 17.72 in) on the pallets
- BT50 taper as standard with 22 / 30 kW (30 / 40 hp)
- 90 and 120 tool magazines on offer for multi-job pallet loads
- 900 mm (35.4 in) of X travel with 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) rapids
Limitations
- No load per pallet is listed; the single-table MX-850 gives 500 kg (1,102 lb)
- Pallet options reduce the part height to H 385 mm (H 15.16 in)
- The speed row lists BT40 against a BT50 standard taper
- 60 tools as standard to serve 4 pallets of work
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Four, with a pallet change listed at ~30 sec. While one pallet is in the machine the operator can unload and reload the others, so on parts with long cycle times the spindle stands only for the change itself.
02
Ø 850 × H 450 mm (Ø 33.46 × H 17.72 in). With pallet options the height limit is H 385 mm (H 15.16 in) at the same diameter. The table diameter is 630 mm (24.8 in), so a part of full diameter overhangs it and needs a fixture that supports it.
03
The MX-850 PC4 adds 4 pallets. Travels, spindle and magazine match. The single-table MX-850 lists Ø 760 × H 450 mm as its standard part size, Ø 850 × H 450 mm with conditions, and a 500 kg (1,102 lb) table load, which the PC4 table does not give.
04
BT50 as standard, with BT40, HSK-A63 and HSK-A100 as options, rated 22 / 30 kW (30 / 40 hp). The speed row gives 12,000 rpm standard with 15,000 and 20,000 rpm options, each labelled BT40, so confirm the speed that applies to a BT50 spindle.
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