MATSUURA MACHINERY USA WILL UNVEIL THE MX-330 5-AXIS VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER AT IMTS 2016

St. Paul, MN (June 8, 2016) — Matsuura Machinery USA announces the introduction of the Matsuura MX-330 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center at the International Manufacturing Technology Show at Chicago’s McCormick Place September 12-17, 2016.

Matsuura Machinery USA will be located in the South Hall, Booth S-8148, in McCormick Place. The 5,000 sq. ft. booth will showcase how Matsuura’s automation solutions and new technologies provide a competitive advantage.

The all new MX-330 delivers machining center versatility with a standard Matsuura-made high accuracy spindle of 15,000 RPM with 48 ft-lbs. of torque. Optional 15,000 RPM with 88 ft-lbs. of torque and 20,000 RPM with 80 ft-lbs. of torque are available.

“The Matsuura MX-330 is ideal for the medical and aerospace industries and other high precision components. The MX-330 offers an easy transition from 3-Axis to 5- sided or 5-axis production,” said Matsuura Machinery USA President Craig St John.

The MX-330 is compactly built requiring floor space of only 6.1 ft. wide by 10 ft. long and ensures high-rigidity with a generous machining area and a table loading capacity of 177 lbs.

The machine’s maximum work envelope is 13” Dia. x 11.8” Ht. or 16.5” Dia. x 11.8” Ht. with restrictions. The MX-330 is designed with a RAM type structure, which offers a compact and highly durable machining platform. Available tool magazines include: standard 30 tool drum and optional 60 and 90 tool chains.

The MX-330 comes standard with a FANUC 31iMB with PANEL-I Control. The FANUC 31iMB with PANEL-I Control is designed to be extremely user-friendly by making operating CNC machines easy and efficient.

“The MX-330 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center is excellent for small parts, but can handle parts up to 13” Dia. X 11.8” Ht. and weighing up to 177 lbs.,” St. John added.

The company will showcase six machines at IMTS 2016. In addition to the MX-330, Matsuura will exhibit the H.Plus-400 Horizontal Machining Center, the LX-160 High Speed Linear Motor Machine, the MAM72-35V 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center, and the MX-850 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center and the V.Plus-550 Vertical Machining Center.

“Matsuura will assist your shop in manufacturing higher quality parts faster, more efficiently and at a lower cost. We will feature six machines at this year’s IMTS that will demonstrate how Matsuura machines minimize your cost of production, increase your part quality and reduce set-up and lead times,” St. John concluded.

The International Manufacturing Technology Show is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, featuring more than 2,000 exhibiting companies and 114,147 registrants. IMTS 2016 is the 31st edition of the premier manufacturing technology show in North America and will occupy 1.3 million net square feet of exhibit space at the McCormick Place complex in Chicago, Illinois.

IMTS is ranked among the largest trade shows in the world and is held every even- numbered year in Chicago attracting buyers and sellers from over 112 countries.

Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent stages for introducing and selling manufacturing equipment and technology, IMTS is owned and managed by AMT— The Association for Manufacturing Technology. The Matsuura MX-850 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center was developed in response to market demand for a large capacity, high quality and cost effective single table Matsuura 5-Axis machining platform.

Matsuura Machinery USA, located in St. Paul, MN is the master importer of Matsuura machining centers in the United States. Matsuura delivers unmatched excellence in high speed and high precision CNC machine tools. The company’s unmanned, high accuracy machining equipment, including multi-pallet and multi- tasking machine tools provide manufacturing solutions to a variety of industries around the globe.

The company’s 40,000 sq. ft. facility includes a large showroom and demonstration area, conference and training rooms, machine storage areas, accessories and spare parts, as well as administrative, service, and engineering application support.

Since 1935, Matsuura has been a leader in developing and manufacturing innovative machining equipment to ensure that manufacturing professionals always have the tools they need to create high quality parts. Almost 10,000 Matsuura machining centers have been installed in the U.S. thus far. As the U.S. subsidiary of Matsuura Machinery Corporation in Japan, Matsuura USA will provide the premium service, applications, and technical field support that have always been the Matsuura standard for business.

For More information on IMTS: www.IMTS.com
For more information on Matsuura products, contact: Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc.
325 Randolph Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 651-289-9700
www.matsuurausa.com
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