Citizen Cincom F20

Est. $220,000 - $280,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-03

This model was not found in Citizen's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-02 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Key Specifications

max bar diameter

20 mm

number of cnc axes

main spindle speed

10,000 RPM

sub spindle speed

8,000 RPM

driven tool speed

6,000 RPM

y axis travel front post

±12 mm

How much does the Citizen Cincom F20 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$220,000 - $280,000

Our best estimate for a swiss-type lathe in this class — not a quote from Citizen. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Citizen Cincom F20 is a 20 mm sliding-headstock lathe listed with 6 CNC axes, 34 tool stations and a Y axis on the front tool post with ±12 mm of travel. It is not in Citizen's current lineup, and the table on this page has not been checked against a Citizen source, so the figures below are the listed ones and need confirming on any machine you look at.

The front-post Y axis is what sets the F20 apart in its listing. With ±12 mm of Y, rotary tools can cut flats, slots and off-centre holes across the full width of a 20 mm bar, rather than being limited to features on the centreline. Driven tools are listed at 6,000 rpm.

The main spindle is listed at 10,000 rpm and the sub spindle at 8,000 rpm, so back-end operations on small diameters run at a lower top speed than the front. The maximum part length on the main spindle is listed as 200 mm.

Against the Cincom B20, which is listed with 7 axes, 38 tool stations and a 10,000 rpm sub spindle, the F20 has fewer stations and one axis less. For parts where off-centre milling matters more than tool count, the listed Y axis is the reason to consider it. The listed weight is approximately 1,900 kg on a 1,450 x 1,500 mm footprint.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Bar Diameter	20 mm
Number of CNC Axes	6
Main Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM
Sub Spindle Speed	8,000 RPM
Driven Tool Speed	6,000 RPM
Y Axis Travel Front Post	±12 mm
Max Part Length Main	200 mm
Total Tool Stations	34
CNC Control	Citizen OSP-P300S
Machine Weight	Approx. 1,900 kg
Footprint W X D	1,450 x 1,500 mm

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Front tool post Y axis listed at ±12 mm for off-centre milling and drilling
34 tool stations listed, enough for several jobs' tooling to stay loaded
Main spindle listed at 10,000 rpm for small-diameter work
Driven tools listed at 6,000 rpm

Limitations

Not in Citizen's current lineup, so it is a used-machine purchase
The listed figures have not been verified against a Citizen source
Sub spindle listed at 8,000 rpm, below the 10,000 rpm main spindle
Listed footprint of 1,450 x 1,500 mm and weight of approximately 1,900 kg, larger than the Cincom B20

Best For

Parts up to 20 mm with off-centre flats and holes Milled features across the bar using the front-post Y axis Used-machine buyers needing 20 mm capacity

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Cincom F20 a current Citizen model?

It does not appear in Citizen's current lineup, so an F20 for sale today is a used machine. The figures on this page are the listed ones and have not been checked against a Citizen source, so confirm them against the machine and its manuals.

02 What does the F20's Y axis do?

The listed Y axis on the front tool post travels ±12 mm. That lets rotary tools work off the bar's centreline, so flats, slots and off-centre cross holes can be cut on parts up to the listed 20 mm bar diameter without a secondary operation.

03 How does the F20 compare with the B20?

The Cincom B20 is listed with 7 axes, 38 tool stations and a 10,000 rpm sub spindle. The F20 is listed with 6 axes, 34 tool stations and an 8,000 rpm sub spindle, plus the ±12 mm front-post Y axis. Both are listed at 20 mm bar and 200 mm part length.

04 How much room does an F20 need?

The listed footprint is 1,450 x 1,500 mm and the listed weight approximately 1,900 kg. Add space behind the headstock for the bar feeder and in front for operator access and chip removal.