MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND. M-VU160 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Mitsubishi Heavy Ind. M-VU160 is a horizontal machining center designed for heavy-duty precision machining with a large work envelope and high-performance spindle. It features a 63" x 63" table capable of supporting workpieces up to 6,600 lbs, accommodating large and heavy components. The machine is equipped with a #50 spindle taper running at speeds up to 15,000 RPM, powered by a 25 HP (30-min rating) motor, with an optional upgrade to 100 HP, enabling high-speed, high-torque machining operations. It incorporates a 50-station automatic tool changer (ATC), expandable to 80 tools, with rapid tool change times of 5 seconds and chip-to-chip in 11 seconds, facilitating efficient multi-tool operations. The M-VU160 supports pallet changing as standard with two pallets, expandable up to ten, enhancing setup flexibility and reducing downtime. This 5-axis machining center operates with travels of 106.3" (X), 70.9" (Y), and 59.0" (Z), each axis capable of feed and rapid traverse rates of 1,575 inches per minute, suitable for high productivity. The B-axis rotary table provides 150 degrees of tilt, adding multi-angular machining capability essential for complex part geometries. The combination of a rigid horizontal configuration, high-power spindle, extensive axis travel, and advanced tooling makes the Mitsubishi M-VU160 ideal for aerospace, automotive, and heavy industrial component manufacturing requiring large workpieces and intricate 5-axis machining.