Tsugami FMA3H-V
Key Specifications
Rapid Traverse
type
x axis travel
y axis travel
z axis travel
pallet size
Overview
The Tsugami FMA3H-V is the high-speed variant of the FMA3-V horizontal machining center, sharing the same compact 20-pallet architecture but optimized for faster machining of aluminum and non-ferrous materials. The 'H' designation signals a high-speed spindle configuration that takes the already capable FMA3-V platform and pushes cycle times even lower on the light-alloy parts that define so much of modern precision manufacturing.
Like its standard sibling, the FMA3H-V features 360 x 330 x 400mm axis travels, 300 x 300mm pallets, and the same vertical pallet magazine that stores 20 pallets in a space-efficient vertical loop. Tool capacity options of 62, 126, or 190 tools remain available, as does the non-contact binary pallet identification that makes multi-part automated production reliable and error-free.
The 15,000 RPM spindle maintains the same core specification as the FMA3-V, but the H variant typically features optimized spindle dynamics, faster acceleration/deceleration characteristics, and enhanced thermal management for sustained high-speed operation. These refinements may not jump off a spec sheet, but they show up directly in cycle time reductions and surface finish consistency over long production runs.
At 24 m/min rapid traverse and with the same fast tool-change and pallet-change times, the FMA3H-V maintains the throughput focus that defines the FMA3 platform. The FANUC control handles the high-speed toolpath processing needed for efficient look-ahead and smooth corner transitions at elevated feed rates. For shops running high-volume aluminum and brass production across multiple part numbers with minimal operator intervention, the FMA3H-V squeezes even more productivity out of an already efficient platform.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontal machining center (high-speed variant) |
| X Axis Travel | 360 mm (14.17 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 330 mm (13.0 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.75 in) |
| Pallet Size | 300 x 300 mm (11.75 x 11.75 in) |
| Pallet Magazine | 20 pallets |
| Spindle Speed | 200-15,000 RPM |
| Tool Magazine | 62, 126, or 190 tools |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 24 m/min (994 IPM) |
| CNC Control | FANUC |
Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- High-speed spindle optimization reduces cycle times on aluminum and non-ferrous materials compared to the standard FMA3-V
- 20-pallet vertical magazine with up to 190 tools provides full lights-out production capability
- Optimized spindle dynamics improve surface finish consistency during sustained high-speed production runs
- Same compact footprint as the FMA3-V -- you get more speed without requiring more floor space
- Non-contact binary pallet ID ensures reliable automated multi-part production across all 20 pallets
- Enhanced thermal management maintains spindle accuracy during extended high-speed operation
Limitations
- Premium pricing over the standard FMA3-V for the high-speed spindle package
- High-speed optimization is primarily beneficial for aluminum and non-ferrous materials -- less advantage on steel
- Limited axis travels constrain workpiece size to small parts regardless of spindle speed
- Detailed specification differences from the FMA3-V can be difficult to quantify without direct comparison testing
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The H variant features a high-speed optimized spindle with enhanced acceleration characteristics, improved thermal management, and tuned dynamics for sustained high-speed operation. Both spec at 15,000 RPM, but the FMA3H-V reaches cutting speed faster and maintains accuracy better during prolonged high-speed cycles. The difference shows up most clearly on cycle time comparisons for aluminum parts with many tool changes and rapid moves.
02
If you're primarily machining aluminum and non-ferrous materials at high volumes, the cycle time savings add up quickly. Shops typically see 5-15% cycle time reductions per part on aluminum work. Over thousands of parts across 20 pallets of production, that translates to meaningful throughput gains. For mixed material work including significant steel cutting, the standard FMA3-V may be the better value.
03
Yes, but the high-speed optimization provides less benefit on steel where spindle speeds are lower. The machine handles mild steel, stainless steel, and alloy steels within the 10 HP power envelope. For shops with a 70/30 or higher aluminum-to-steel ratio, the FMA3H-V makes sense. For primarily steel work, save the money and go with the standard FMA3-V.
04
Yes. Both machines use the same spindle taper and accept the same toolholders and cutting tools. Your existing tooling library transfers directly. The tool magazine configurations (62, 126, or 190 tools) are also identical. There's no tooling penalty for choosing the high-speed variant.
05
For shops running 2-3 shifts with high aluminum mix, the FMA3H-V typically pays back its premium over the standard FMA3-V within 12-18 months through cycle time savings. The bigger ROI driver is the 20-pallet system itself -- most shops see spindle utilization jump from 40-50% on single-pallet machines to 80-90% with the pallet system, regardless of which spindle variant they choose.
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