Citizen Cincom M16-V

Est. $180,000 - $260,000 Possible older model Specs verified 2026-03-28 · citizenmachinery.co.uk 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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Image: citizenmachinery.co.uk, Citizen Machinery

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

12,000min-1

max bar capacity

16 mm (0.630 in)

max machining diameter

16 mm (0.630 in)

max machining length

200 mm (7.87 in)

main spindle speed

12,000 RPM

main spindle power

2.2 / 3.7 kW (3 / 5 HP)

How much does the Citizen Cincom M16-V cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$180,000 - $260,000

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 M16-V is an earlier type of the M16, a 16 mm (0.630 in) sliding-headstock lathe with a turret as well as gang and back tool posts, listed with 12,000 rpm main and back spindles and 200 mm (7.87 in) of machining length per chuck. It is not in Citizen's current lineup; anyone buying one now is buying a used machine.

Its listing names nine axes, X1 to Z3, which reflects the three-post layout: the third set of axes carries the turret. Rotary tools run at 8,000 rpm on all tool posts and drill 5 mm and tap M5. The front spindle drills 10 mm (0.394 in) and taps M8 through a 20 mm (0.787 in) bore; the back spindle drills 8 mm (0.315 in) and taps M6, with up to 125 mm of the workpiece protruding. A guide bush is standard, guide-bushless running is an option, and LFV chip breaking is listed as standard.

Motor ratings are modest: 2.2/3.7 kW (3/5 HP) for the main spindle and 0.75/1.5 kW (1/2 HP) for the back. Primary axes rapid at 32 m/min, X2 at 16 m/min and Y2 at 8 m/min. The control is listed as Mitsubishi Meldas with Citizen software. Against the current Cincom M16-VIII, which keeps the 12,000 rpm spindles and 200 mm stroke, the listed weight of 2,900kg is close to its 2,950 kg.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Bar Capacity	16 mm (0.630 in)
Max Machining Diameter	16 mm (0.630 in)
Max Machining Length	200 mm (7.87 in)
Main Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM
Main Spindle Power	2.2 / 3.7 kW (3 / 5 HP)
Back Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM
Back Spindle Power	0.75 / 1.5 kW (1 / 2 HP)
Spindle Bore	20 mm (0.787 in)
Number of Axes	9-axis (X1, X2, X3, Y1, Y2, Y3, Z1, Z2, Z3)
Number of Tools	36+
Rotary Tool Speed	8,000 RPM (all tool posts)
Max Drilling Diameter Front	10 mm (0.394 in)
Max Drilling Diameter Back	8 mm (0.315 in)
Max Tapping Front	M8
Max Tapping Back	M6
Guide Bushing	Yes / Guide-bushless option
Lfv Chip Breaking	Yes (standard)
Machine Weight	2,900kg
Center Height	1,150mm
CNC Control	Mitsubishi Meldas (Citizen software)
Rapid Traverse Primary	32 m/min
Rapid Traverse X2	16 m/min
Rapid Traverse Y2	8 m/min
Maximum Machining Diameter	ø16mm
Maximum Machining Length	200mm/chuck
Maximum Drilling Diameter for Main Spindle	ø10mm
Maximum Front Tapping Diameter	M8
Main Spindle Through Hole Diameter	ø20mm
Max Spindle Speed	12,000min-1
Maximum Chuck Diameter of Back Spindle	ø16mm
Maximum Protrusion Length of The Back Spindle Workpiece	125mm
Maximum Drilling Diameter in Back Machining Process	ø8mm
Maximum Tapping Diameter in Back Machining Process	M6
Gang Tool Rotary Tool Maximum Drilling Diameter	ø5mm
Gang Tool Rotary Tool Maximum Tapping Diameter	M5
Spindle Speed of The Gang Rotary Tool	8,000min-1
Maximum Drilling Diameter for Turret Rotary Tool	ø5mm
Maximum Tapping Diameter for Turret Rotary Tool	M5
Maximum Drilling Diameter for Back Rotary Tool	ø5mm
Maximum Tapping Diameter for Back Rotary Tool	M5
Spindle Speed of The Back Rotary Tool	8,000min-1
Number of Tools to Be Mounted	36+α
Sleeve	ø19.05mm
X2 Axis	16m/min
X3 Axis	32m/min
Y1 Axis	32m/min
Y2 Axis	8m/min
Y3 Axis	32m/min
Z1 Axis	32m/min
Z2 Axis	32m/min
Z3 Axis	32m/min
For Back Spindle Drive	0.75/1.5kW
For Tool Spindle Drive	0.69kW
For Back Tool Spindle Drive	0.75kW
For Cutting Coolant Oil	0.4kW

Specifications sourced from citizenmachinery.co.uk — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Three tool posts including a turret, across nine listed axes
12,000 rpm on both the main and the back spindle
LFV chip breaking listed as standard
Back spindle allows 125 mm of workpiece protrusion

Limitations

Not in Citizen's current lineup
Rotary tools limited to 5 mm drilling and M5 tapping at 8,000 rpm
Main spindle motor of 2.2/3.7 kW (3/5 HP) limits heavy cuts
Y2 rapids at only 8 m/min

Best For

Buyers assessing a used M16 with turret Small complex parts up to 16 mm bar Stringy materials where LFV chip breaking helps

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Cincom M16-V a current model?

No, it is not in Citizen's current lineup. The current M16 is the Cincom M16-VIII, which keeps the 16 mm bar capacity, 12,000 rpm main spindle and 200 mm machining length per chuck.

02 What does the turret add on the M16-V?

A third tool post with its own axes, so the listing counts nine axes from X1 to Z3. Turret rotary tools drill up to 5 mm and tap up to M5, and rotary tools on all tool posts run at 8,000 rpm.

03 Does the M16-V have LFV chip breaking?

LFV chip breaking is listed as standard on the M16-V. Check that the function is active on a particular used machine, along with whether the guide-bushless option was fitted.

04 What back machining can the M16-V do?

The back spindle chuck takes 16 mm, drills up to 8 mm (0.315 in) and taps M6, with up to 125 mm of the workpiece protruding. Back rotary tools drill 5 mm and tap M5. The back spindle runs to 12,000 rpm on a 0.75/1.5 kW (1/2 HP) motor.