Shibaura Machine MPF Series
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Table Size
distance between columns
height under crossrail
x axis travel
How much does the Shibaura Machine MPF Series cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Shibaura Machine MPF 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
Speed is the reason to look at the Shibaura Machine MPF Series: a 10,000 rpm spindle on a double-column frame with up to 122.0 in (3,100 mm) between the columns. The Japan specification gives the range as 40-10,000 rpm. For comparison, the MPC-EII Series from the same maker lists 4,000 / 6,000 rpm and carries 44,000-88,000 lb (20,000-40,000 kg). The MPF gives up that mass, with table loads of 22,000 or 44,000 lb (10,000 or 20,000 kg), in exchange for the surface speed that smaller cutters need on wide parts.
Three widths are listed. The columns stand 82.7, 102.4 or 122.0 in (2,100, 2,600 or 3,100 mm) apart, and the Y travel row carries the same three figures as the manufacturer prints them. Read literally, the spindle covers the full gap between the columns and no more, so a part as wide as the opening leaves no room to bring a tool down beside it. X travel runs from 55.1 to 216.5 in (1,400 to 5,500 mm). Tables start at 70.8 x 55.1 in (1,800 x 1,400 mm) and end at 98.4 x 196.8 in (2,500 x 5,000 mm); the smallest table's 55.1 in (1,400 mm) side equals the shortest X travel.
Vertically this is a low machine. Z travel is 28.4 in (715 mm) and height under the crossrail is 41.3 or 55.1 in (1,050 or 1,400 mm). The W-axis row reads 0 / 19.6 in (0 / 500 mm) and ties the moving crossrail to the ES type, so the series includes a fixed-rail build and one whose rail can be raised or lowered by 19.6 in (500 mm). A fixed rail is the simpler structure. An elevating one lets the head sit close to a thin plate on one job and clear a taller part on the next.
The magazine holds 60 tools and the control is Shibaura Machine's own TOSNUC PX-100. The table says nothing about spindle power, torque, taper or attachment heads, which are the first things to ask for once a size is shortlisted.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance Between Columns | 82.7 / 102.4 / 122.0 in (2,100 / 2,600 / 3,100 mm) |
| Height Under Crossrail | 41.3 / 55.1 in (1,050 / 1,400 mm) |
| X Axis Travel | 55.1-216.5 in (1,400-5,500 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 82.7 / 102.4 / 122.0 in (2,100 / 2,600 / 3,100 mm) as printed by the OEM |
| Z Axis Travel | 28.4 in (715 mm) |
| W Axis Travel | 0 / 19.6 in (0 / 500 mm) crossrail elevation (ES type) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (40-10,000 rpm per Japan spec) |
| Table Size | 70.8 x 55.1 in to 98.4 x 196.8 in (1,800 x 1,400 mm to 2,500 x 5,000 mm) |
| Max Table Load | 22,000 / 44,000 lb (10,000 / 20,000 kg) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 tools |
| CNC Control | TOSNUC PX-100 |
Specifications sourced from shibaura-machine.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 10,000 rpm spindle (40-10,000 rpm per the Japan specification) on a frame with up to 122.0 in (3,100 mm) between the columns
- Listed with a fixed crossrail or, as the ES type, with 19.6 in (500 mm) of W-axis crossrail elevation
- X travel from 55.1 in (1,400 mm) to 216.5 in (5,500 mm), so the series spans short-bed and long-bed sizes
- Y travel of 82.7, 102.4 or 122.0 in (2,100, 2,600 or 3,100 mm) is printed equal to the distance between the columns
- 60-tool magazine and Shibaura Machine's own TOSNUC PX-100 control
Limitations
- Table load is 22,000 or 44,000 lb (10,000 or 20,000 kg); the MPC-EII Series starts at 44,000 lb (20,000 kg) and goes to 88,000 lb (40,000 kg)
- Z travel is 28.4 in (715 mm) and the taller height under the crossrail is 55.1 in (1,400 mm), which rules out tall workpieces
- The table lists no attachment heads, so machining the sides of a part in the same setup cannot be assumed
- No spindle power, torque or taper figure is given, so how hard the 10,000 rpm spindle can rough is not known from the table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
10,000 rpm, with the Japan specification giving the range as 40-10,000 rpm. That is the highest figure among the double-column machines in this comparison: the MPC-EII Series lists 4,000 / 6,000 rpm. The table does not state spindle power, torque or taper for the MPF Series.
02
Crossrail movement. The W-axis row reads 0 / 19.6 in (0 / 500 mm) of crossrail elevation and attaches the 19.6 in (500 mm) figure to the ES type. The other build has a fixed crossrail. Height under the crossrail is listed as 41.3 or 55.1 in (1,050 or 1,400 mm), and Z travel is 28.4 in (715 mm) in the table.
03
Distance between the columns is 82.7, 102.4 or 122.0 in (2,100, 2,600 or 3,100 mm), with Y travel printed at the same figures. X travel is 55.1 to 216.5 in (1,400 to 5,500 mm). Tables range from 70.8 x 55.1 in to 98.4 x 196.8 in (1,800 x 1,400 mm to 2,500 x 5,000 mm). Part height is the tighter limit: 28.4 in (715 mm) of Z under a crossrail 41.3 or 55.1 in (1,050 or 1,400 mm) above the table.
04
22,000 or 44,000 lb (10,000 or 20,000 kg), depending on the size. Count fixtures and any risers in that figure as well as the part. For heavier work the MPC-EII Series lists 44,000-88,000 lb (20,000-40,000 kg) on tables up to 122.0 x 315.0 in (3,100 x 8,000 mm).
05
The table lists TOSNUC PX-100, Shibaura Machine's own control. The MPC-EII Series is listed with a different control, so a shop planning to run both series should expect two operating and programming environments on the floor.
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