Machine Comparison
Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG vs Kitamura Mycenter HX630iG
Kitamura vs Kitamura · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG and Mycenter HX630iG are two sizes of Kitamura precision HMC, both with 800 mm of Y travel and 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids. The HX500iG is a 40-taper machine on 500 mm pallets (630 mm optional). The HX630iG is a 50-taper machine on 630 x 630 mm pallets with 1,050 mm of X travel against 870 mm.
The HX500iG lists the tighter accuracy, ±0.001 mm positioning and ±0.0005 mm repeatability against 0.002 mm and 0.001 mm, and spins to 20,000 min⁻¹ against 12,000 RPM. It also has more Z travel, 930 mm against 850 mm. Tooling depends on options: the HX500iG starts at 50 Pcs. with 62 to 300 tools optional, the HX630iG at 60 tools with up to 120 optional.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG | Kitamura Mycenter HX630iG |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 870 mm (34.3") | 1,050 mm (41.3 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5") | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 930 mm (36.6") ▲ | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Pallet Size | 500 mm (19.7 in), optional 630 mm (24.8 in) | 630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 min⁻¹ ▲ | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | NST No. 40 (HSK-A63 Opt.) | BT50 (HSK-A100 optional) |
| Tool Capacity | 50 Pcs. – 62, 100, 150, 200, 300 Tools Optional | 60 tools standard (up to 120 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) all axes | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.001 mm (±0.000039") ▲ | 0.002 mm (0.00008 in) |
| Repeatability | ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002") ▲ | 0.001 mm (0.00004 in) |
| Control | Arumatik-Mi | Fanuc 31i-B with Arumatik-Mi |
Advantages
Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG
- ±0.001 mm positioning and ±0.0005 mm repeatability against 0.002 mm and 0.001 mm
- 20,000 min⁻¹ spindle against 12,000 RPM
- 930 mm Z travel against 850 mm (33.5 in)
- Tool magazine options up to 300 tools
Kitamura Mycenter HX630iG
- 1,050 mm (41.3 in) X travel against 870 mm
- BT50 spindle (HSK-A100 optional) against NST No. 40
- 630 x 630 mm pallets as standard
- 60 tools standard against 50 Pcs.
Verdict
Choose the Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG for the tightest-tolerance aerospace, medical and hard-steel mold work, where ±0.001 mm positioning and a 20,000 min⁻¹ spindle matter more than taper size. Choose the Kitamura Mycenter HX630iG for larger engine blocks, transmission cases, mold bases and hydraulic manifolds that need 1,050 mm of X travel, 630 mm pallets and a 50-taper spindle.