Description
The Mitsubishi MDS-E-SP2-20 is a 2-axis spindle drive unit from Mitsubishi Electric’s MDS-E CNC drive series, designed to control two spindle motors simultaneously in CNC machine tool applications.
It is a dual-axis spindle amplifier/drive, not a motor.
Key Specifications (MDS-E-SP2-20)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | MDS-E Series |
| Type | 2-axis spindle drive unit |
| Drive Category | Dual-axis CNC spindle amplifier |
| Number of Axes | 2 spindle axes |
| Nominal Maximum Current | 20 A / 20 A (per axis peak) |
| Rated Input Voltage | 270–324 VDC |
| Rated Input Current | 14 A |
| Control Power Supply | 200–240 VAC |
| Control Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Control Method | Sine wave PWM control |
| Cooling Method | Forced air cooling |
| Protection Rating | IP20 (excluding terminal block) |
| Approx. Weight | ~4.5 kg |
| Outline Drawing Class | A1 |
📌 Mitsubishi Electric specification guides list the MDS-E-SP2-20 as a dual-axis spindle drive designed for compact multi-spindle CNC systems.
Features
- Controls two CNC spindle motors simultaneously
- Compact dual-axis spindle amplifier design
- Stable spindle speed and torque regulation
- Supports spindle orientation and rigid tapping
- High-response acceleration/deceleration control
- Forced-air cooling for continuous industrial operation
- Designed for Mitsubishi CNC systems and SJ-series spindle motors
Typical Applications
- Dual-spindle CNC lathes
- Compact CNC machining centers
- Multi-spindle machining systems
- Industrial metal cutting equipment
- Automated CNC production machines
Compatible Motor Examples
The MDS-E-SP2-20 is commonly used with smaller Mitsubishi spindle motors such as:
- SJ-4-V2.2 series
- SJ-4-V3.7 series
- SJ-4-V5.5 series
Motor compatibility depends on spindle load, acceleration requirements, and machine configuration.
CAD / Mechanical Drawings
Official Mitsubishi Electric CAD drawings and dimensional files for the MDS-E-SP2-20 are available through Mitsubishi FA download resources.