Shibaura Machine Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Shibaura Machine MPC-EII Series

Q: How much does the Shibaura Machine MPC-EII Series cost?

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Specs verified 2026-10-03 · shibaura-machine.com Updated 2026-10-03

Shibaura Machine MPC-EII Series double column machining center

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

4,000 / 6,000 rpm (30-4,000 rpm standard per Japan spec)

Tool Capacity

60 tools

Table Size

70.8 x 157.4 in to 122.0 x 315.0 in (1,800 x 4,000 mm to 3,100 x 8,000 mm)

distance between columns

81.9 / 101.4 / 120.9 / 140.4 in (2,100 / 2,600 / 3,100 / 3,600 mm)

height under crossrail

68.2 / 85.6 / 87.7 in (1,695 / 1,750 / 2,250 mm) as printed by the OEM

x axis travel

175.5-351.0 in (4,500-9,000 mm)

How much does the Shibaura Machine MPC-EII Series cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Shibaura Machine MPC-EII Series that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Shibaura Machine MPC-EII Series is a family of double-column machining centers for very large workpieces, with X travel from 175.5 to 351.0 in (4,500 to 9,000 mm) and table loads from 44,000 to 88,000 lb (20,000 to 40,000 kg). It is a range, not a single machine. The manufacturer's table gives four column spacings, four Y travels and two crossrail elevations, so the figures here mark the limits of the family and the exact combination is settled when a size is ordered.

Distance between the columns is 81.9, 101.4, 120.9 or 140.4 in (2,100, 2,600, 3,100 or 3,600 mm). Tables run from 70.8 x 157.4 in to 122.0 x 315.0 in (1,800 x 4,000 mm to 3,100 x 8,000 mm). Y travel is listed at 113.1, 132.6, 152.1 or 171.6 in (2,900, 3,400, 3,900 or 4,400 mm). The shortest Y travel is longer than the narrowest column spacing and the longest is longer than the widest, and X travel exceeds table length at both ends of the range. Travel beyond the table edges is what a machine needs if its head is to come down beside a part, and a 5-face cutter head for AATC is listed here as the standard attachment.

Z travel is 35.1 in (900 mm) across the series. Reach for tall parts comes from the crossrail: the W axis raises it by 39.4 or 59.0 in (1,000 or 1,500 mm). Height under the crossrail is printed as 68.2 / 85.6 / 87.7 in and as 1,695 / 1,750 / 2,250 mm. Those two sets do not convert cleanly into each other, so ask for the clearance of the exact size in the unit your drawings use before planning a tall fixture.

The spindle runs 30-4,000 rpm as standard per the Japan specification, a range that suits large face mills and boring tools more than small-cutter finishing. The optional Snout 240 reaches 6,000 rpm, and a 1-degree indexing head is also an option. The magazine holds 60 tools and the control is listed as FANUC. Where speed matters more than mass, the MPF Series is the alternative: 10,000 rpm, a TOSNUC PX-100 control and table loads of 22,000 or 44,000 lb (10,000 or 20,000 kg).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Distance Between Columns	81.9 / 101.4 / 120.9 / 140.4 in (2,100 / 2,600 / 3,100 / 3,600 mm)
Height Under Crossrail	68.2 / 85.6 / 87.7 in (1,695 / 1,750 / 2,250 mm) as printed by the OEM
X Axis Travel	175.5-351.0 in (4,500-9,000 mm)
Y Axis Travel	113.1 / 132.6 / 152.1 / 171.6 in (2,900 / 3,400 / 3,900 / 4,400 mm)
Z Axis Travel	35.1 in (900 mm)
W Axis Travel	39.4 / 59.0 in (1,000 / 1,500 mm) crossrail elevation
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 / 6,000 rpm (30-4,000 rpm standard per Japan spec)
Table Size	70.8 x 157.4 in to 122.0 x 315.0 in (1,800 x 4,000 mm to 3,100 x 8,000 mm)
Max Table Load	44,000-88,000 lb (20,000-40,000 kg)
Tool Capacity	60 tools
CNC Control	FANUC
Attachments	Standard 5-face cutter head for AATC; optional Snout 240 (6,000 rpm) and 1-degree indexing head

Specifications sourced from shibaura-machine.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Table loads from 44,000 to 88,000 lb (20,000 to 40,000 kg) on tables from 70.8 x 157.4 in to 122.0 x 315.0 in (1,800 x 4,000 mm to 3,100 x 8,000 mm)
A 5-face cutter head for AATC is listed as the standard attachment, so the sides of a part can be reached in the same setup as the top
X travel from 175.5 to 351.0 in (4,500 to 9,000 mm), longer than the table at both ends of the range
W-axis crossrail elevation of 39.4 or 59.0 in (1,000 or 1,500 mm) positions the 35.1 in (900 mm) Z stroke for low or tall work
Four column spacings from 81.9 to 140.4 in (2,100 to 3,600 mm), so machine width can be matched to the parts
60-tool magazine, the same count the lighter MPF Series lists

Limitations

Standard spindle speed stops at 4,000 rpm; 6,000 rpm needs the optional Snout 240, and the MPF Series lists 10,000 rpm
Z travel is 35.1 in (900 mm) on every size, so deep features depend on crossrail position and tool length
The 1-degree indexing head is an option and is not part of the standard attachment set
Height under the crossrail is printed as 68.2 / 85.6 / 87.7 in but 1,695 / 1,750 / 2,250 mm; the two sets do not agree, so clearance must be confirmed per size
The table gives no spindle power, torque, taper or rapid traverse, so cutting capacity has to be requested from the builder

Best For

Heavy fabrications and castings up to 88,000 lb (40,000 kg) Five-sided machining of large parts with the standard 5-face cutter head Long workpieces that need up to 351.0 in (9,000 mm) of X travel Face milling and boring with large tools at 30-4,000 rpm Wide parts that need up to 140.4 in (3,600 mm) between the columns

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What sizes does the MPC-EII Series cover?

Distance between the columns is 81.9, 101.4, 120.9 or 140.4 in (2,100, 2,600, 3,100 or 3,600 mm). X travel runs from 175.5 to 351.0 in (4,500 to 9,000 mm) and Y travel is 113.1, 132.6, 152.1 or 171.6 in (2,900, 3,400, 3,900 or 4,400 mm). Tables go from 70.8 x 157.4 in to 122.0 x 315.0 in (1,800 x 4,000 mm to 3,100 x 8,000 mm), carrying 44,000 to 88,000 lb (20,000 to 40,000 kg).

02 How fast is the MPC-EII Series spindle?

The row reads 4,000 / 6,000 rpm. The standard spindle runs 30-4,000 rpm per the Japan specification. The 6,000 rpm figure belongs to the Snout 240, which is listed as an optional attachment. Shops that need more speed on a double-column frame should look at the MPF Series, which lists 10,000 rpm.

03 How tall a workpiece fits under the crossrail?

Z travel is 35.1 in (900 mm) and the W axis moves the crossrail by 39.4 or 59.0 in (1,000 or 1,500 mm). Height under the crossrail is printed as 68.2 / 85.6 / 87.7 in and as 1,695 / 1,750 / 2,250 mm. The inch and millimetre figures do not match one to one, so get the clearance for the specific size confirmed in writing before designing fixtures around it.

04 Which attachments are standard and which are options?

The table lists a 5-face cutter head for AATC as standard. Two attachments are named as options: the Snout 240, rated at 6,000 rpm, and a 1-degree indexing head. Anything else, including how attachments are stored and changed, is not covered by the table and should be clarified in the quotation.

05 How does the MPC-EII Series differ from the MPF Series?

Mass against speed. The MPC-EII Series carries 44,000 to 88,000 lb (20,000 to 40,000 kg) on tables up to 122.0 x 315.0 in (3,100 x 8,000 mm) at 4,000 rpm standard. The MPF Series lists 10,000 rpm, table loads of 22,000 or 44,000 lb (10,000 or 20,000 kg) and tables up to 98.4 x 196.8 in (2,500 x 5,000 mm). Both list 60 tools. The control row is FANUC on the MPC-EII Series and TOSNUC PX-100 on the MPF Series.