Machine Comparison
Kitamura Mycenter 3XiG vs Okuma GENOS M460-VE
Kitamura Machinery vs Okuma · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Kitamura Mycenter 3XiG and the Okuma GENOS M460-VE are 40-taper vertical machining centers of similar size, and both run the spindle to 15,000 rpm. The Okuma has the slightly larger table, 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) against 900 x 410 mm (35.4 x 16.1 in).
The clearest difference in the table is spindle power: 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) on the Okuma GENOS M460-VE against 13.4 kW (18 hp) on the Kitamura Mycenter 3XiG. Tool capacity is nearly the same, 32 against a 30-tool side-mount ATC. The Kitamura lists a CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact) spindle, where the Okuma is BT40.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Kitamura Mycenter 3XiG | Okuma GENOS M460-VE |
|---|---|---|
| Table Size | 900 x 410 mm (35.4 x 16.1 in) | 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM | 15,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 13.4 kW (18 hp) | 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact) | BT40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30-tool side-mount ATC | 32 |
Advantages
Kitamura Mycenter 3XiG
- CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact) spindle taper, where the Okuma lists BT40
- Geared spindle suited to drilling, tapping and face milling in steel at low speeds
Okuma GENOS M460-VE
- 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) spindle against 13.4 kW (18 hp)
- 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) table against 900 x 410 mm (35.4 x 16.1 in)
- 32 tools against 30
Verdict
Choose the Okuma GENOS M460-VE for aluminum, small-tool and general vise work that uses its 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) spindle and the larger 1,000 × 460 mm table. Choose the Kitamura Mycenter 3XiG for steel parts that are mostly drilled, tapped and face milled at low spindle speeds, where its geared spindle and dual-contact taper fit the work and 13.4 kW (18 hp) is enough. Both reach 15,000 rpm, so top speed does not separate them.