Howa MSN-500H-VC VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC vertical machining center features a rigid 31.5" x 15.75" table capable of supporting workpieces up to 882 lbs, enabling the machining of sizable components with stability and precision. The machine is equipped with a vertical BT30 spindle taper, driven by a powerful 5 HP motor rated for 30-minute duty cycles, delivering spindle speeds up to 15,000 RPM suitable for high-speed milling operations. Its 16-station automatic tool changer (ATC), expandable to 24 tools, facilitates rapid tool swaps with a 1-second change time and a 2-second chip-to-chip time, enhancing productivity in complex machining tasks. The machine operates across three axes (X, Y, Z) with travels of 19.7", 8.7", and 9.8" (optional 12.9") respectively, and features a full 360° rotary A-axis, allowing for versatile part positioning and multi-axis machining capabilities. All axes reach maximum feed rates of 394 inches per minute and rapid traversal speeds of 1417 inches per minute, supporting efficient material removal and fast positioning. The combination of high spindle speed, robust power, and rapid, automated tooling makes this machining center well-suited for precision manufacturing in aerospace, automotive, mold making, and general machining industries. The BT30 spindle's compatibility with standard tooling, coupled with the machine's axis travel and feed capabilities, supports a wide range of milling, drilling, and boring operations, delivering high accuracy and throughput.