Matsuura Machinery Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Matsuura VX-1500

Est. $200,000 - $300,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · matsuurausa.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,524 mm (60.0 in)

Y Travel

700 mm (27.6 in)

Z Travel

610 mm (24.0 in)

Max Spindle

15,000 rpm BT40 (standard); 15,000 rpm BT50 (optional)

Spindle Taper

BT40 (HSK-A63 optional)

Tool Capacity

30 standard (40, 60 optional)

How much does the Matsuura VX-1500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $300,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Matsuura Machinery. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Matsuura VX-1500 is the long-bed member of the VX range: 1,524 mm (60.0 in) of X, 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y and 610 mm (24.0 in) of Z, with a 15,000 rpm BT40 spindle as standard and rapids of 42 m/min (1,654 ipm).

X travel is what this machine is bought for. At 1,524 mm it takes long frames, rails, plates and manifolds in one setup, or a row of vises loaded with several parts so one cycle produces a batch. Against the VX-1000 it gains about half again in X (1,524 mm against 1,020 mm) and widens Y to 700 mm against 610 mm, while Z stays at 610 mm on both.

The spindle row lists two 15,000 rpm units: BT40 as standard and BT50 as an option. A BT50 spindle carries larger cutters and holds them more rigidly for heavy roughing in steel, which is often the work that ends up on a bed this long. The taper row, however, names HSK-A63 as the alternative to BT40 and does not mention BT50, so confirm which tapers are actually offered when ordering.

Thirty tools are standard, with 40 or 60 as options, and through-spindle coolant is 15 bar standard with 70 bar optional.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Y-Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Z-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.0 in)
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 rpm BT40 (standard); 15,000 rpm BT50 (optional)
Spindle Taper	BT40 (HSK-A63 optional)
Tool Capacity	30 standard (40, 60 optional)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
Through Spindle Coolant	15 bar standard (70 bar optional)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,524 mm (60.0 in) of X travel for long parts and multi-vise setups
700 mm (27.6 in) of Y, more than the 610 mm (24.0 in) of the VX-1000
15,000 rpm BT50 spindle listed as an option to the standard BT40
30 tools standard, with 40 or 60 optional

Limitations

Z travel stays at 610 mm (24.0 in), the same as the much shorter VX-1000
The spindle and taper rows disagree on the BT50 option, so the taper choice needs confirming
70 bar through-spindle coolant is an option; 15 bar is standard

Best For

Long parts up to 1,524 mm in X Batch work from a row of vises Heavy steel roughing with the BT50 option Large plates and manifolds needing 700 mm of Y

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What travels does the VX-1500 have?

1,524 mm (60.0 in) in X, 700 mm (27.6 in) in Y and 610 mm (24.0 in) in Z. Rapid traverse on all three axes is 42 m/min (1,654 ipm).

02 Is a BT50 spindle available on the VX-1500?

The spindle row lists a 15,000 rpm BT50 spindle as an option to the standard 15,000 rpm BT40. The taper row lists HSK-A63 as the BT40 alternative and does not mention BT50, so confirm the taper with Matsuura before ordering.

03 How does the VX-1500 compare with the VX-1000?

The VX-1000 has 1,020 mm (40.1 in) of X and 610 mm (24.0 in) of Y. The VX-1500 extends these to 1,524 mm (60.0 in) and 700 mm (27.6 in). Both have 610 mm of Z, 30 tools standard and 15 bar through-spindle coolant. The VX-1000 offers a 20,000 rpm spindle; the VX-1500 lists a BT50 option instead.