MTDCNC recently noted an exciting development in the California machining scene—Prickly Motorsports, based in Escondido, has joined the growing list of shops investing in high-end automation by adding a Matsuura H.Plus-300 PC15 to their operation.
Led by owner Sammy Rabbani, Prickly Motorsports has been steadily making a name for itself in the motorsports and performance parts world. Known for delivering precision-machined components under tight deadlines, the shop’s latest equipment upgrade signals a major leap forward in productivity and future-ready manufacturing.
The Matsuura H.Plus-300 PC15 is a standout in horizontal machining for its balance of speed, accuracy, and automation. It features a 15-pallet system designed for lights-out machining, allowing shops to run unattended for extended periods—boosting spindle uptime and reducing idle time. It’s a solution purpose-built for high-mix, high-precision environments.
The Specs Behind the Power
MTDCNC understands that the H.Plus-300 PC15 delivers:
- A high-rigidity structure for stable, high-accuracy cutting
- Multiple spindle options, tailored for torque or speed
- A scalable tool magazine, ideal for complex part programs
- And of course, the 15-pallet changer, enabling seamless scheduling and 24/7 lights-out production
For a growing shop like Prickly Motorsports, this kind of automation opens the door to faster turnaround times, consistent part quality, and the capacity to take on larger or more diverse workloads without adding headcount.
Why It Matters
The move to Matsuura shows Prickly Motorsports is investing not just in equipment, but in a long-term strategy for smarter, leaner, and more scalable production. For the motorsports industry, where precision and speed are everything, this kind of technology investment is a game-changer.
MTDCNC will be keeping an eye on how this upgrade impacts Prickly’s production capacity and workflow—and it’s safe to say they’re well on the road to next-level machining.
