2000 HOWA MSN500VCJ VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2000 Howa MSN500VCJ is a 3-axis vertical machining center manufactured by Howa Machinery of Japan, engineered for high-production precision machining with an integrated jig changer system. Howa Machinery, a respected Japanese machine tool builder, designed the MSN500VCJ as a compact, high-cycle production machine targeting the automotive and precision components industries requiring fast, repeatable part changeover. The machine is configured with a dual-pallet turntable jig changer with a pallet area of approximately 25.6 by 35.4 inches, enabling one pallet to be loaded and fixtured while the other is in the machining zone—maximizing spindle utilization and minimizing cycle time. The work envelope provides an X-axis travel of 19.7 inches, a Y-axis travel of 12.6 inches, and a Z-axis travel of 9.8 inches, optimized for the compact, repeatable workpiece geometries common in automated production cells. The spindle delivers a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM, providing capable cutting performance for aluminum, cast iron, and steel components. The Fanuc 18MC CNC control offers comprehensive G-code programming, canned cycle support, and the reliability expected in high-cycle automotive production environments. The machine's compact cast-iron construction provides the rigidity and thermal stability needed for consistent dimensional output across high-volume production runs. The MSN500VCJ's pallet-changer design and Fanuc control make it well-suited to integration in flexible manufacturing systems and automated production lines.