Citizen Miyano BNE-65MYY

The Citizen Miyano BNE-65MYY is a single-turret, dual-Y-axis CNC lathe with sub-spindle and live tooling capability for 65mm bar stock. The 'MYY' designation indicates milling capability with dual Y-axis (Y on both the main spindle and sub-spindle turret positions), providing off-centerline machining on both ends of the part from a single turret. This makes the BNE-65MYY a more accessible alternative to the twin-turret ABX series—it offers dual Y-axis processing at a significantly lower price point and with simpler programming.

The BNE-65MYY features a main spindle reaching 4,500 RPM with a 15 kW motor, paired with a sub-spindle for back-end operations. The single turret with 12 live tool positions serves both spindles, with the Y-axis indexing between Y1 (main spindle) and Y2 (sub-spindle) positions. While this means front and back operations are sequential rather than simultaneous, the dual Y-axis ensures that complex off-centerline features can be machined on both part ends without secondary operations.

The 65mm bar capacity covers a wide range of industrial components, and the 15 kW spindle provides ample power for productive cutting in steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials at this bar size. Live tooling at 6,000 RPM handles milling, drilling, and tapping operations with sufficient speed for efficient processing in most materials.

Citizen's Miyano construction delivers the thermal stability and rigidity that define the brand. The thermally symmetric castings, box-way slides, and precision assembly maintain accuracy across extended production runs. The Mitsubishi M80 control provides the familiar programming environment shared across the Miyano lineup, with the Y1/Y2 capability adding flexibility without the complexity of dual-path programming required by twin-turret machines.

The BNE-65MYY is the smart choice for shops that need dual Y-axis capability at 65mm but don't require the simultaneous processing speed of a twin-turret machine. It delivers complete part processing with off-centerline features on both ends at a significantly lower investment than the ABX-65SYY, making advanced multi-tasking accessible to a wider range of shops.

For high-mix environments where programming simplicity and quick changeover matter more than absolute cycle speed, the single-turret BNE-65MYY offers a compelling balance of capability and practicality.