1997 MATSUURA MC660 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1997 Matsuura MC-660 is a 3-axis vertical machining center offering expanded travel in the mid-to-large MC series range, designed for versatile production machining of medium-to-large workpieces in job shop and manufacturing environments. The MC-660 provides X/Y/Z axis travels of 26 inches, 18.11 inches, and 19.09 inches with a table measuring approximately 37 by 18.11 inches and a maximum workpiece load of 880 lbs. An 8,000 RPM, 10 HP BT40 spindle delivers reliable torque and speed for general production machining across ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Matsuura's box-way guideway construction ensures the rigidity and vibration damping required for consistent surface finish quality and long-term dimensional accuracy across high-volume production cycles. The Fanuc 0M CNC control provides 3-axis simultaneous interpolation with standard G-code programming compatibility, canned cycle support, and high-speed processing for complex contouring programs. A 20 or 30-position twin-arm automatic tool changer with sub-second tool-to-tool change time minimizes non-cutting time in multi-operation setups. At approximately 9,900 lbs, the MC-660 offers a practical combination of table size, spindle capability, and proven Matsuura reliability. It is a well-regarded production machine for facilities requiring expanded X-axis travel over the MC-510/550 in a proven box-way VMC platform.