Citizen Cincom M16

The Citizen Cincom M16 is a versatile 16mm sliding headstock CNC automatic lathe that combines high spindle speeds with a comprehensive tooling layout including gang tools, turret, and back tool post in a single machine. The M-series designation in Citizen's lineup signals maximum versatility—the M16 is engineered to handle the widest possible range of part geometries within the 16mm bar capacity envelope, making it the go-to machine for job shops and contract manufacturers that face constantly changing part requirements rather than long-run production of a single component.

The M16 delivers 12,000 RPM on both main and back spindles with 2.2/3.7 kW main spindle power and 0.75/1.5 kW back spindle power through a 20mm spindle bore. Maximum machining length reaches 200mm per chucking—significantly longer than the L12's 135mm, providing headroom for longer turned parts. The machine accepts 36+ tools across gang turning positions, gang rotary tools, turret stations, and back tool post positions. Rotary tools on all three tool posts operate at 8,000 RPM, providing consistent milling and drilling performance regardless of which post is being used.

Available in two configurations—the M16-V and M16-VIII—the M16 platform scales from standard multi-axis capability to full B-axis angular machining. The M16-VIII adds a programmable B-axis with -45 to +90 degree stroke, enabling compound-angle drilling and angular milling for parts with features that standard Swiss configurations cannot reach. Citizen's LFV chip-breaking technology comes standard on both variants, providing the controlled chip breaking essential for reliable production in stainless steel, titanium, and engineering plastics.

At 2,900 kg (M16-V) to 2,950 kg (M16-VIII) with a 1,150mm center height, the M16 is a mid-weight Swiss machine with a solid, rigid platform for demanding cuts. The combination of gang tools for speed, a turret for tool variety, and a back tool post for secondary operations gives the M16 a triple-threat tooling architecture that no other 16mm Swiss machine matches. For shops that need one machine to handle everything from simple turned parts to complex multi-feature components, the M16's versatility is unmatched in its size class.