#30 Horizontal Compact Machining Center

SELF-CENTER
SC-H30a
A highly rigid horizontal machining center with features to keep chips clear and limit stoppages. Designed for long unmanned processing for mass production, and effective automated deburring.
Sugino SC-H30a horizontal machining center with a small footprint #30

Designed with long unmanned processing in mind.

Since more than 90% of machine stoppages are caused by the accumulation of cutting chips, effective chip evacuation is essential for “lights-out” manufacturing.

The SC-H30a is engineered with enhanced chip evacuation to prevent work stoppages. With its improved center trough structure, chips don’t accumulate. Additionally, the machine holds up to 71 tools and, when combined with an automatic transport system, becomes ideal for long-term unmanned machining.

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Center trough structure of the H30a horizontal machining center to minimize work stoppages from chip clogs
Center trough for chip removal
Animation of chip being removed from the machining center in the center trough

The center trough structure prevents chip accumulation and resulting work stoppages.

Processing area is separated from the tooling and mechanical storage.

A look inside the processing area of the machining center with spindle
Reduces the intrusion of chips and coolant into the drive unit, for longer life of ball screwes and guides, and easier maintenance.

Outstanding Chip Evacuation

The control panel and side window of the SC-H30a

The horizontal spindle configuration allows chips to drop directly to the evacuation area for discharge, preventing accumulation on the workpiece or jig.


Easy to automate for your process.

Can be used in combination with a variety of automated transport systems.

An example of automation and conveying systems with machining centers

71 tools are held inside the tool change system

Holds up to 71 Tools

The SC-H30a has an extended tool capacity of up to 71 tools. Leaving room for spare tools to replace pieces as they break down reduces tool changeover time, keeps the line running, and prevents burrs from happening from worn-out tools.


Precision Deep Hole Drilling

The Z-axis table movement method enables high-precision deep-hole machining.

  1. Z-axis table movement & stroke 500mm

Because the main axis does not move, it achieves high straightness even in deep-hole processing

  1. Maximum tool length: Max.450mm
Spindle with long tool for precision deep hole drilling

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