Matsuura LX-160

Description

The Matsuura LX-160 is a high-speed, 5-axis vertical machining center engineered for shops that need micron-level accuracy, long unattended runs, and the flexibility to switch jobs without operator intervention. With a 46,000 RPM HSK-E40 spindle, a 338-tool matrix magazine, and a 42-pallet linear pallet system (LPS), the LX-160 is purpose-built for medical, aerospace, electronics, and precision die/mold work.

This page covers the full specification of the LX-160 configured with the Matsuura L-TECH 30iB control and Fanuc 30iB CNC.

True lights-out capability — 42-pallet linear pallet system keeps the spindle cutting around the clock.

Massive tool capacity — 338 tools onboard plus 10 in the drum changer means fewer setups and longer autonomous runs.

High-speed precision — 46K RPM HSK-40 spindle paired with the High Speed / High Precision & 5-Axis package.

In-process verification — Renishaw OMP400 probe and Blum LaserControl Nano NT confirm tool and part integrity in-cycle.

Smart factory ready — Tool pre-check, weekly timer, and 3-color patrol light support unattended operation and remote monitoring.

The LX-160’s combination of micro-tooling capacity, high-RPM spindle, and 5-axis simultaneous motion makes it a strong fit for:

Medical device manufacturing — surgical instruments, implants, micro-fluidics

Aerospace components — small precision fittings, brackets, and housings

Electronics & connectors — high-volume small-part production

Watchmaking and luxury goods — fine detail at sub-micron tolerance

Precision die and mold — graphite electrodes and small mold inserts