Following the 1985 Plaza Accord, Japan’s economy suffered from recession caused by a strong yen and trade friction with the U.S. that led to strict export regulations on machining centers.
The question: What kind of machine could break through these circumstances? The answer: One equipped with ultra-high-speed machining technology that could enable improvements to productivity. To this end, in 1989, the FX-5 was developed.
In collaboration with Yaskawa, Matsuura developed a high-speed spindle equipped with a dual winding spindle motor and high-speed/high-accuracy control functions.
This spindle was capable of reaching 20,000min-1 and had all-encompassing cutting capabilities, from heavy duty cutting at low speeds to aluminum machining at high speeds.