Citizen Machinery Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Citizen Miyano VC03

Est. $60,000 - $90,000 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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Citizen Miyano VC03 Vertical Machining Centers

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Key Specifications

Tool Capacity

Standard

max work diameter

Pull type collet chuck

max machining length

50 mm (1.97 in)

max work length with loader

40 mm (1.57 in)

main spindle speed

8,000 RPM

spindle motor

3.7 / 2.2 kW (5 / 3 HP)

How much does the Citizen Miyano VC03 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$60,000 - $90,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Citizen Machinery. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Citizen Miyano VC03 is a small fixed-headstock CNC lathe with two axes, X and Z, a pull-type collet chuck and a loader for work up to 40 mm (1.57 in) long. It is a chucking machine for short turned parts rather than a machining centre: five tools sit on a horizontal linear platen and the spindle turns at up to 8,000 RPM. Citizen no longer lists it in the current lineup, so most machines on offer are used.

The envelope is compact. X travel is 180 mm (7.09 in) and Z travel 200 mm (7.87 in), with rapids of 20 m/min on X and 30 m/min on Z. The table gives 50 mm (1.97 in) as the maximum machining length, and 40 mm (1.57 in) when the loader handles the parts. The collet through-hole is 17 mm (0.67 in). Tool shanks are 10 or 12 mm sq., with 16 mm sq. shown in brackets as the alternative size.

The spindle motor is listed at 3.7 / 2.2 kW (5 / 3 HP), with the ratings given as 15 min. and continuous. LFV (Low Frequency Vibration) cutting is listed, which breaks the chip on materials that otherwise produce long strings, a common problem on small automatic lathes running unattended.

The machine weighs 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) and needs an 11 kVA supply. The control is listed as Citizen Miyano CNC. The table's maximum work diameter row names the collet chuck type instead of a figure, so the largest diameter the VC03 can hold should be confirmed from its collet and loader specification before buying.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Work Diameter	Pull type collet chuck
Max Machining Length	50 mm (1.97 in)
Max Work Length with Loader	40 mm (1.57 in)
Main Spindle Speed	8,000 RPM
Spindle Motor	3.7 / 2.2 kW (5 / 3 HP)
Number of Axes	2 (X, Z)
Tool Positions	5 (horizontal linear platen)
X Axis Travel	180 mm (7.09 in)
Z Axis Travel	200 mm (7.87 in)
Rapid Traverse X	20 m/min
Rapid Traverse Z	30 m/min
Lfv Technology	Yes (Low Frequency Vibration cutting)
Collet Through Hole	17 mm (0.67 in)
Machine Weight	1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Power Requirement	11 kVA
CNC Control	Citizen Miyano CNC
Slide Travel	X-axis
Rapid Feed Rate	X-axis
Shank Size of Square Turning Tool	10, 12, (16) mm sq.
Tool Capacity	Standard
Spindle Drive	15 min./ Cont.
Tank Capacity	Oil Viscosity VG32

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Loader-fed chucking for parts up to 40 mm (1.57 in) long
8,000 RPM spindle on a 3.7 / 2.2 kW (5 / 3 HP) motor
Rapids of 20 m/min on X and 30 m/min on Z for short cycle times
LFV cutting listed for chip control
Compact at 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) with an 11 kVA supply

Limitations

Two axes only, X and Z: no live tooling or Y axis is listed
Five tool positions on the linear platen
Maximum work diameter is not given as a figure; the collet through-hole is 17 mm (0.67 in)
Machining length limited to 50 mm (1.97 in), 40 mm (1.57 in) with the loader

Best For

Short turned parts loaded automatically, up to 40 mm (1.57 in) long High-volume second-operation turning of small blanks Two-axis OD and ID turning with five tools or fewer

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Miyano VC03 a machining centre?

No. The listed figures describe a two-axis (X, Z) lathe with a pull-type collet chuck, an 8,000 RPM spindle, five tool positions on a horizontal linear platen and a loader.

02 What size parts can the Miyano VC03 handle?

Machining length is up to 50 mm (1.97 in), or 40 mm (1.57 in) with the loader. The collet through-hole is 17 mm (0.67 in). The table does not give a maximum work diameter as a figure, so check the collet range of the machine you are considering.

03 How big are the VC03's axis travels?

X travel is 180 mm (7.09 in) and Z travel 200 mm (7.87 in). Rapids are 20 m/min on X and 30 m/min on Z, which keeps non-cutting time short on parts with a few quick operations.

04 What tools does the Miyano VC03 take?

Five tools on a horizontal linear platen, with square turning tool shanks of 10 or 12 mm sq. and 16 mm sq. shown in brackets as the alternative. There are no driven tools listed, so cross holes and flats need another machine.