Machine Comparison
Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG vs Kitamura SuperCell 400
Kitamura vs Kitamura · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG and the Kitamura SuperCell 400 are both 40-taper precision HMCs from Kitamura, at different sizes. The HX500iG works on 500 mm pallets (630 mm optional) with 870 x 800 x 930 mm of travel. The SuperCell 400 uses 400 x 400 mm pallets with 560 x 510 x 510 mm of travel, aimed at small parts in automated cells.
The HX500iG leads on every rated figure in the table: 20,000 min⁻¹ against 15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional on the SuperCell), 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids against 48 m/min (1,890 IPM), and ±0.001 mm positioning with ±0.0005 mm repeatability against ±0.002 mm and ±0.001 mm. Tooling starts at 50 Pcs. against 40, with options to 300 and 120 tools respectively. The SuperCell runs a Fanuc 31i-B5 control.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG | Kitamura SuperCell 400 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 870 mm (34.3") ▲ | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5") ▲ | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 930 mm (36.6") ▲ | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Pallet Size | 500 mm (19.7 in), optional 630 mm (24.8 in) | 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 min⁻¹ ▲ | 15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | NST No. 40 (HSK-A63 Opt.) | BT40 / Cat 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 50 Pcs. – 62, 100, 150, 200, 300 Tools Optional | 40 standard (60/90/120 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) all axes ▲ | 48 m/min (1,890 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-B5 |
Advantages
Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG
- 870 x 800 x 930 mm travel against 560 x 510 x 510 mm
- ±0.001 mm positioning and ±0.0005 mm repeatability against ±0.002 mm and ±0.001 mm
- 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids against 48 m/min (1,890 IPM)
- 20,000 min⁻¹ spindle as standard against 15,000 RPM
Kitamura SuperCell 400
- Smaller 400 x 400 mm pallet format for families of small precision parts
- Aimed at lights-out cells running small parts unattended
Verdict
Choose the Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG for larger aerospace, medical and hard-steel mold parts that need 870 x 800 x 930 mm of travel and the tightest listed accuracy, ±0.001 mm. Choose the Kitamura SuperCell 400 for families of small brackets, fittings, core pins and manifold blocks that fit 400 x 400 mm pallets, especially in lights-out cells where ±0.001 mm repeatability and standard 40-taper tooling are enough.