1994 MATSUURA RA IF VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1994 Matsuura RA-IF is a 3-axis vertical machining center from the Matsuura RA series, a line of precision dual-pallet VMCs produced from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s. The 'F' suffix denotes the integrated automatic pallet changer, which allows continuous operation by alternating between two workholding pallets while the operator loads and unloads the idle station. The worktable measures approximately 600 x 380 mm (23.6" x 14.96") per pallet with axis travels of 510 mm (20.07") in X, 400 mm (15.74") in Y, and 460 mm (18.11") in Z. The BT40 spindle operates over a range up to 8,000 RPM and is driven by a motor rated at approximately 10 HP, providing sufficient torque for steel, cast iron, and aluminum milling. The 20-tool arm-type ATC enables a broad range of operations in a single setup without operator intervention. The CNC is a Yasnac i80 (Yaskawa) controller, which was standard equipment on Matsuura RA-series machines of this era, offering conversational and EIA/ISO programming modes with full rigid tapping capability. The RA-IF is a compact, high-precision platform well suited to batch production of small-to-medium precision components in job shop and aerospace subcontracting environments.