Citizen Cincom K16E

Est. $115,000 - $175,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-03

This model was not found in Citizen Machinery'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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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

Rapid Traverse

24 m/min

max bar capacity

16 mm (0.630 in)

max machining diameter

16 mm (0.630 in)

max machining length

150 mm (5.91 in)

main spindle speed

15,000 RPM

main spindle power

1.5 / 2.2 kW (2 / 3 HP)

How much does the Citizen Cincom K16E cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$115,000 - $175,000

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

Overview

The Citizen Cincom K16E is a compact 16 mm (0.630 in) sliding-headstock lathe listed with 5 axes, 20 tools and a 15,000 rpm main spindle. It is not in Citizen's current lineup and its table has not been checked against a Citizen source, so read the figures as the listed ones and confirm them on any machine for sale.

The listing positions it as the entry-level K16. The back spindle is listed at 12,000 rpm on a 0.9/1.1 kW (1.2/1.5 HP) motor, against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/3 HP) for the main spindle. That is enough for facing, chamfering and small drilling on the back end, not for heavy back work. With 5 axes, front and back operations have less room to overlap than on a 7-axis machine, so cycle times on complex parts will be longer.

The maximum machining length is listed as 150 mm (5.91 in) and the spindle bore as 20 mm (0.787 in). Rapid traverse is listed at 24 m/min. The guide bush is standard on the listed figures; guide-bushless running and LFV chip breaking are both listed as options, so check what a given machine was built with.

Next to the Cincom K16-VII, listed with 7 axes, 26 tools, a 15,000 rpm back spindle and LFV as standard, the K16E is the lighter and smaller machine: 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs), 1,750 x 1,350 x 1,600 mm (68.9 x 53.1 x 63 in) and 4.5 kVA rated.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Bar Capacity	16 mm (0.630 in)
Max Machining Diameter	16 mm (0.630 in)
Max Machining Length	150 mm (5.91 in)
Main Spindle Speed	15,000 RPM
Main Spindle Power	1.5 / 2.2 kW (2 / 3 HP)
Back Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM
Back Spindle Power	0.9 / 1.1 kW (1.2 / 1.5 HP)
Spindle Bore	20 mm (0.787 in)
Number of Axes	5-axis
Number of Tools	20
Lfv Chip Breaking	Optional
Guide Bushing	Yes / Guide-bushless option
Rapid Traverse Rate	24 m/min
Power Consumption	4.5 kVA rated
Machine Dimensions	1,750 x 1,350 x 1,600 mm (68.9 x 53.1 x 63 in)
Machine Weight	1,600 kg (3,527 lbs)
CNC Control	FANUC 32i-B (Citizen software)

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

Main spindle listed at 15,000 rpm for small diameters
Light and compact: listed at 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) and 1,750 x 1,350 mm floor area
Low listed power consumption of 4.5 kVA rated
Guide-bushless running and LFV chip breaking listed as options

Limitations

Not in Citizen's current lineup, and the listed figures are unverified
5 axes and 20 tools, against 7 axes and 26 tools on the Cincom K16-VII
Back spindle motor listed at 0.9/1.1 kW (1.2/1.5 HP), limiting back-end work
LFV chip breaking is only an option, so a given machine may lack it

Best For

Simple small-diameter parts up to 16 mm Shops with limited floor space and electrical supply Light back-end work such as facing and chamfering

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Cincom K16E a current model?

It is not in Citizen's current lineup, so a K16E for sale 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 before buying.

02 How does the K16E compare with the K16-VII?

The Cincom K16-VII is listed with 7 axes, 26 tools, a 15,000 rpm back spindle and LFV as standard. The K16E is listed with 5 axes, 20 tools, a 12,000 rpm back spindle and LFV as an option. Both have a 15,000 rpm main spindle and take 16 mm bar.

03 What can the K16E's back spindle handle?

The back spindle is listed at 12,000 rpm with a 0.9/1.1 kW (1.2/1.5 HP) motor. That supports facing, chamfering and small drilling on the cut-off end, but the small motor limits larger drills and heavy back turning.

04 What does the K16E need for installation?

The listed power consumption is 4.5 kVA rated, the listed weight 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) and the dimensions 1,750 x 1,350 x 1,600 mm (68.9 x 53.1 x 63 in). Plan extra floor length for the bar feeder.