Kitamura AW-800
This model was not found in Kitamura Machinery's current lineup when we checked on 2026-09-24 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Kitamura AW-800 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from Kitamura Machinery. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Kitamura AW-800 is listed as a horizontal machining center with 800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in) pallets and a 30,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle, an unusual pairing of a large pallet with a very fast spindle. It is not part of Kitamura's current lineup. Treat it as an older model; the figures on this page are the listed ones.
The spindle is listed as direct drive, 26 kW (35 hp), with 120 Nm (89 ft-lbf) at peak. High speed with low torque is the profile for aluminium: large structural or housing parts where the work is long tool paths with small and medium cutters. It is the wrong profile for heavy cuts in steel or cast iron. The Mycenter-HX800G, on the same 800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in) pallet size, goes the other way with an NST No. 50 spindle at 35 - 12,000 rpm.
Travels are 1,250 mm (49.2 in) in X, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Y and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z, and rapids are 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) on all three. Maximum workpiece weight is 1,000 kg (2,205 lb). The B axis indexes in 0.001° steps through the full 360°. A dual pallet changer swaps pallets in 12 sec, and the 60-tool changer is listed at 4.0 sec chip-to-chip. Positioning accuracy is listed as 0.003 mm (0.00012 in) and machine weight as 22,000 kg (48,501 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,250 mm (49.2 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) |
| Pallet Size | 800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in) |
| Pallet Capacity | Dual APC |
| B Axis Indexing | 0.001° (full 360°) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 30,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 26 kW (35 hp) |
| Spindle Torque Max | 120 Nm (89 ft-lbf) at peak |
| Spindle Drive | Direct Drive |
| Tool Capacity | 60-tool ATC |
| Tool Change (chip-to-chip) | 4.0 sec |
| Pallet Change Time | 12 sec |
| Rapid Traverse X | 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.003 mm (0.00012 in) |
| Machine Weight | 22,000 kg (48,501 lb) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 31i-B5 / Heidenhain TNC 640 |
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
- 30,000 RPM direct-drive HSK-A63 spindle rated 26 kW (35 hp)
- Rapids of 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) on X, Y and Z
- Travels of 1,250 mm (49.2 in), 1,000 mm (39.4 in) and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) over an 800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in) pallet
- Dual pallet changer with a 12 sec pallet change
- B axis indexing in 0.001° steps through the full 360°
Limitations
- Peak torque is 120 Nm (89 ft-lbf), too little for heavy roughing in steel or cast iron
- Maximum workpiece weight of 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) is low for an 800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in) pallet
- The 60-tool changer has no larger magazine in the listed figures
- HSK-A63 at 30,000 RPM restricts tool size and calls for balanced tooling
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It is not in Kitamura's current lineup and is treated here as an older model. The figures are the listed ones, so check the spindle, control and pallet system of any individual machine against its own nameplate and documentation.
02
The listed spindle is direct drive at 30,000 RPM, 26 kW (35 hp) and 120 Nm (89 ft-lbf) at peak, with an HSK-A63 interface. That is a high-speed, low-torque profile, suited to aluminium and to finishing work with small and medium tools. It is not suited to heavy roughing in steel.
03
Pallets are 800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in) and the maximum workpiece weight is 1,000 kg (2,205 lb). Travels are 1,250 mm (49.2 in) in X, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Y and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z, with rapids of 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) on each axis.
04
The dual pallet changer is listed at 12 sec per pallet change, and the 60-tool changer at 4.0 sec chip-to-chip. The B axis indexes in 0.001° increments through the full 360°, so the pallet can be positioned at any angle for multi-face work.
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