A: Both models share the same table size, travel envelope, and pallet capacity. The MH-500 PLUS is the upgraded variant with future-ready features; both use belt-driven ISO No. 40 spindles with 10,000/12,000 rpm configurations. Your Ingenious Machinery representative can advise on the specific enhancement packages available in the PLUS mo
A: Yes. The MH-500 supports integration with multi-pallet pools and robotic loading systems. Contact Ingenious Machinery for automation and turnkey solution options.
A: The MH-500 is suited for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum alloys, and other structural materials commonly machined in automotive, hydraulic, and general precision engineering production.
The MH-500 Horizontal Machining Center offers a 500×500mm working table with 500kg maximum load capacity (optional 400×400mm / 400kg configuration), delivering a well-balanced HMC platform for manufacturers producing medium-complexity components requiring multi-sided machining. The MH-500 serves the same application space as the MH-500 PLUS with a belt-driven spindle configuration optimized for cost-efficiency.
An ISO No. 40 belt-driven spindle at 10,000 rpm standard (optional 12,000 rpm) powers cutting across steel, cast iron, and aluminum alloys. The standard 40-tool ATC — expandable to 60 tools — combined with the dual automatic pallet changer ensures efficient high-mix production. Maximum workpiece dimensions of Ø570mm × 640mm height within a 610/510/680mm (X/Y/Z) travel envelope cover a broad range of parts.
The 0.001° standard B-axis minimum indexing ensures precision angular repeatability across multi-face operations. Spindle-nose to table-center distance of 140–820mm provides flexibility in workholding setups. Built and quality-verified in Taichung, Taiwan, the MH-500 is part of Ingenious Machinery’s proven MH HMC family.
| ITEM | UNIT | MH-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Pallet | ||
| Pallet dimensions | mm | 500 x 500; OPT: 400 x 400 |
| Bolt hole | mm | STD: 24-M16 x P100; OPT: 15-M16 x P100 |
| Max. loading capacity | kgs | STD: 500; OPT: 400 |
| B-axis minimum indexing | ° | STD: 0.001°; OPT: 1° |
| Index repeatability | ±4″ | |
| Pallet capacity | pcs | 2 |
| Max. speed of B-axis | rpm | 22 |
| Max. diameter of workpiece | mm | Φ570 |
| Max. height of workpiece | mm | 640 |
| Travel Range | ||
| X / Y / Z-axis travel | mm | 610 / 510 / 680 |
| Spindle nose to table distance | mm | 140~820 |
| Spindle center to table distance | mm | 30~540 |
| Spindle | ||
| Spindle taper | ISO No. 40 | |
| Spindle front bearing inner dia. | mm | Φ65 |
| Spindle speed | rpm | STD: 50~10,000; OPT: 12,000 (belt-drive) |
| Feedrate | ||
| Cutting feedrate of X/Y/Z-axis | mm/min | 1~24,000 |
| Rapid traverse speed of X/Y/Z-axis | m/min | STD: 32; OPT: 48 |
| Minimum setting unit of X/Y/Z-axis | mm | 0.001 |
| Feedback element | Optical scale (optional) | |
| Tool | ||
| Tool capacity | pcs | STD: 40; OPT: 60 |
| Tool selection | Random | |
| Max. tool dia. (no adjacent tool) | mm | Φ127 |
| Max. tool length | mm | 300 |
| Max. tool diameter | mm | Φ76 |
| Max. tool weight | kg | 7 |
| Tool shank type | STD: BT40; OPT: CAT40, BBT40, HSK63A | |
| Drive Motor | ||
| Spindle motor | kw | STD: α12/12,000 (11/15); OPT: α15/12,000 (15/18.5) |
| Servo motor of X/Y/Z/B-axis | kw | α22 / α22 / α22 / α12 (4 / 4 / 4 / 3) |
| Spindle recirculating lubrication motor | kw | 0.37 |
| Centralized lubrication system | W | 12 |
| Hydraulic motor | kw | 2.25 |
| Coolant motor | kw | 0.85 (50Hz) x2 / 1.29 (60Hz) x2 |
| Chip conveyor motor | kw | 0.2 |
| APC motor | kw | – |
| ATC motor | kw | 0.373 |
| Twin-arm / Tool arm motor | kw | 0.56 / 40-tool; 0.75 / 60-tool |
| Accuracy | ||
| Positioning accuracy | mm | ±0.004 |
| Repeatability | mm | ±0.003 |
| Power requirement | KVA | 380-415 / 220V 30 KVA |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| T-T (tool to tool) | sec | 3.7 |
| P-P (pallet to pallet) | sec | 10 |
| Outline dimension (L x W x H) | mm | 4,980 x 3,029 x 2,723 (40-tool) |
| Packing size | cm | 494 x 229 x 250 (machine); 350 x 228 x 255 (incl. 40-tool ATC |
| Net weight | kgs | 10,280 + 770 (40-tool ATC) |
| Gross weight | kgs | 10,665 + 1,434 (40-tool ATC) |
● Fanuc 0i-MF Plus controller (10.4-inch LCD)10,000 rpm belt-driven spindle
● BT40 spindle taper
● 11 / 15 kW spindle motor
● Spindle oil chiller
● 40-tool magazine
● Coolant system
● Automatic lubrication system
● Indexing table accuracy of 0.001°
● High-rigidity ball type linear guideways
● Twin auger + chain type chip conveyor with cart
● Fully enclosed splash guard
● 2 pallets (bolted type)
● Work lamp
● Controller upgrade: Siemens controller, Heidenhain controller
● Spindle speed upgrade: 12,000 rpm direct-driven spindle
● Spindle taper upgrade: CAT40 / BBT40 / HSK63A
● Spindle motor upgrade: 15 / 18.5 kW
● 2-step speed gear box (for heavy cutting)
● Tool magazine expansion: 60 tools
● Indexing table accuracy of 1°
● Automatic tool length measurement
● Automatic workpiece measurement
● Pallet wash system
● Oil mist collector
● Oil skimmer
● Coolant through spindle
● Oil cooling ballscrew
● Linear scale (full closed-loop position feedback)
● Automatic door
● Transformer
● CE approval
● Multi-pallet pool system (customization available)
● Automotive mass production: Engine blocks, transmission housings, drivetrain components, steering system parts
● 3C electronics components: Precision housings, structural parts, high-volume production
● Medium & small precision molds: Die-casting molds, injection molds, mold bases
● Multi-face machining in one setup: The standard B-axis indexing pallet allows the workpiece to be machined on multiple faces without re-clamping, eliminating cumulative fixturing errors.
● Unmanned production: Standard dual-pallet APC allows operators to load the next workpiece on Pallet A while the spindle continues cutting on Pallet B — driving spindle utilization toward 24/7
● Extended-run mass production: Optional Multi-Pallet Pool expands the system to 4–6 pallets, paired with the 60-tool magazine, suitable for small-batch high-mix automated production
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