Machine Comparison
Citizen Miyano BNA-42MSY vs Citizen Miyano BNE-51MSY
Citizen Machinery vs Citizen Machinery · Mill-Turn Machines
Summary
The Citizen Miyano BNA-42MSY and the Citizen Miyano BNE-51MSY are both Citizen Miyano mill-turn machines for bar parts machined on both ends, but they are different sizes of machine. Citizen publishes few comparable figures for this pair: the table covers only machine weight and floor space.
The Citizen Miyano BNA-42MSY weighs 3,000kg and occupies 2,388×1,450mm. The Citizen Miyano BNE-51MSY weighs 8,000 kg and needs 2,725×2,159 mm of floor. In return the BNE-51MSY is aimed at parts from larger bar stock, with tools split across two turrets and a Y-axis turret for off-center holes and flats, while the BNA-42MSY is pitched at small bar parts and at shops short on floor space and supply power.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Citizen Miyano BNA-42MSY | Citizen Miyano BNE-51MSY |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Weight | 3,000kg | 8,000 kg |
| Floor Space | 2,388×1,450mm | 2,725×2,159 mm |
Advantages
Citizen Miyano BNA-42MSY
- Smaller footprint: 2,388×1,450mm against 2,725×2,159 mm
- Lighter machine at 3,000kg against 8,000 kg
- Aimed at small bar parts in shops with limited floor space and supply power
Citizen Miyano BNE-51MSY
- Aimed at parts from larger bar stock, according to Citizen's positioning
- Splits tools across two turrets to finish parts on both ends in one cycle
- Y-axis turret for off-center holes and flats
Verdict
Choose by part size and floor space. The Citizen Miyano BNA-42MSY suits shops making small bar parts that need back-side work but have limited room and supply capacity; it fits in 2,388×1,450mm. The Citizen Miyano BNE-51MSY suits work from larger bar that is finished complete on both ends with tools spread across two turrets, provided the shop can give it 2,725×2,159 mm of floor and a foundation for 8,000 kg.