SEE MATSUURA AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS THAT WILL ENHANCE PRODUCTION, MINIMIZE COST AND INCREASE PART QUALITY AT IMTS 2016

St. Paul, MN (August 9, 2015) — Matsuura’s high-accuracy machining equipment, including multi-pallet and multi-tasking machine tools provides manufacturing solutions to a wide range of industries around the globe. The company’s automation capabilities and automatic tool change abilities can simplify the production process, reduce cycle time and provide unmanned machining capabilities.

Matsuura Machinery USA, located in St. Paul, MN, is the US subsidiary and importer of Matsuura Machinery Corporation.  The company delivers unmatched excellence in high-speed and high-precision CNC machine tools and professionally markets and supports Matsuura equipment users through an exclusive distributor network.

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

Matsuura Machinery USA provides full 5-axis, vertical and horizontal CNC machine tools and has been the forerunner in designing innovative technology for the manufacturing industry.

Matsuura Machinery USA will debut the all new Matsuura MX-330 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center at the International Manufacturing Technology Show

The 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 D330mm X H320mm. 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 will also feature a 10 pallet changer, available by the end of 2016.  This optional pallet changer is unique and sets the MX-330 apart for the competition, making the pallets common with the MAM72-35V.  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.

“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 seven 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 next generation V.Plus-550 Vertical Machining Center.

Yamazen Inc., exclusive distributor for Matsuura premium machine tools in the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin announced the planned exhibition of the Matsuura MX-520 Five-Axis Vertical Machining Center in their booth at IMTS.

The Matsuura MX-520 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center located within Yamazen Inc.’s Booth S-8640 is configured with 12kp high torque spindle, 300mm table w/ flat tables and 60 tools.

The Matsuura MX-520 provides a simple, effortless and cost-effective transition for Three-Axis users making the transition to full Five-Axis operation. The MX-520 is a compact 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center featuring outstanding ergonomic design, which allows rapid set-up and processing of complex parts. CAMplete TruePath software – an integrated suite of G-code editing, optimization, analysis, and verification tools is standard.   

“The MX-520 is one of Matsuura’s most desired vertical machining centers.  We are pleased to exhibit this machine and high quality productivity solutions through our partnership with Yamazen and their innovative team of skilled and experienced sales and applications staff,” said Mark Perreault, Matsuura Regional Sales Manager.

“With our customers’ desire for reduced costs and improved cycle times, this compact 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center features rapid set-up and processing of complex parts, and is a cost-effective solution,” Perreault added.

Yamazen Inc. is planning to showcase machine tools that are transforming the manufacturing world at IMTS 2016. Yamazen’s 100’ x 100’ booth is located in the South Hall, Metal Cutting Pavilion, and will display and exhibit 14 machine tools from our Industry-leading builders

“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.

All Matsuura 5-axis machine tools are equipped with CAMplete Truepath Software. This integrated suite of programs bridges the gap between CAM Systems and the machines. It features G-code editing, optimization, analysis and verification tools.

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. A spindle repair facility is also currently being developed.

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. As the U.S. subsidiary of Matsuura Machinery Corporation in Japan, Matsuura USA provides the premium service, applications, and technical field support that have always been the Matsuura standard for business.

For more information on Matsuura products, contact:
Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc.                                                                 
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www.matsuurausa.com