Matsuura V.Plus-550

The Matsuura V.Plus-550 is a compact vertical machining center from the V.Plus series, designed as a high-rigidity production VMC with an emphasis on thermal stability and precision that goes beyond the general-purpose VX series. The V.Plus line represents Matsuura's premium VMC offering, incorporating design features borrowed from their 5-axis platforms including enhanced thermal displacement control and tighter assembly tolerances for shops where consistent accuracy across shifts is not optional.

Axis travel measures 550 x 410 x 360 mm (21.7 x 16.1 x 14.2 in) on X/Y/Z. The table is 750 x 400 mm (29.5 x 15.7 in) with a load capacity of 300 kg (661 lb). The compact work envelope is intentional, targeting precision applications where a smaller, stiffer structure delivers better results than a larger machine stretched to its limits. The standard spindle is a BT40 taper running at 12,000 RPM with 11/15 kW (15/20 hp) of power. High-speed spindle options at 15,000 and 20,000 RPM are available for mold finishing and aluminum work.

The V.Plus-550 uses box-way construction on all axes combined with Matsuura's Thermal Displacement Control system that monitors and compensates for temperature changes in real-time. This combination of mechanical rigidity and active thermal management delivers positioning accuracy that remains consistent from cold start through extended production runs. The tool magazine holds 20 tools standard, expandable to 30. Through-spindle coolant at 15 bar is standard.

At approximately 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) with a footprint of 2,200 x 2,000 mm, the V.Plus-550 is one of the most compact production VMCs available from a tier-one Japanese manufacturer. The G-Tech 31i control provides Matsuura's standard touchscreen interface. The V.Plus-550 targets mold insert finishing, medical component production, and any precision application where micrometer-level consistency across temperature variations is essential.