Kitamura Machinery Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Kitamura Bridgecenter-10G

Est. $450,000 - $650,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · kitamura-machinery.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

2540 mm (100 in)

Y Travel

1615 mm (63.6 in)

Z Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Max Spindle

35 - 12,000 rpm, 4-Step Gear Driven

Spindle Taper

NST No. 50 (HSK-A100 optional)

Tool Capacity

40 tools (60, 80 Tools optional)

How much does the Kitamura Bridgecenter-10G cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$450,000 - $650,000

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

Overview

The Kitamura Bridgecenter-10G is a 50-taper vertical machining center built around a 1370 × 3000 mm (53.9 × 118.1 in) table, with travels of 2540 mm (100 in) in X, 1615 mm (63.6 in) in Y and 800 mm (31.5 in) in Z. It sits between two neighbours in Kitamura's Bridgecenter range. The Bridgecenter-12G keeps the same Y and Z and stretches X to 3050 mm (120.1 in), while the Bridgecenter-8G is a smaller frame at 2032 mm (80 in) by 1095 mm (43.1 in) by 710 mm (28 in).

Compare the travels with the table before planning a job. Y travel of 1615 mm (63.6 in) is longer than the table is wide, so the spindle covers the full 1370 mm (53.9 in) width with room left for tool approach. X is the other way round: 2540 mm (100 in) of travel against a 3000 mm (118.1 in) table length, so a plate that fills the table cannot be reached end to end in one clamping. The table is rated for 6,000 kg (13,227 lb), which covers mould bases, die sets and welded frames of considerable size.

The spindle is gear driven through four steps and runs from 35 to 12,000 rpm. The standard taper is NST No. 50, with HSK-A100 as an option. A geared 50-taper spindle with a 35 rpm bottom end suits large face mills and boring bars, and 12,000 rpm leaves room for finishing with smaller cutters. Kitamura's table for this model gives no spindle power or torque figure, so ask for the output chart before judging how hard it will rough steel.

Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) over the full stroke, with repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in). The full-stroke wording matters on a machine this long: the figure applies across all 2540 mm of X, not to a short test length. Rapid traverse is 24 m/min (945 ipm), which is normal for axes carrying this much mass. The magazine holds 40 tools as standard, with 60 or 80 tools optional, and the machine needs a 50 kVA supply at 200 V AC, three-phase.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	2540 mm (100 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1615 mm (63.6 in)
Z-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Max Spindle Speed	35 - 12,000 rpm, 4-Step Gear Driven
Spindle Taper	NST No. 50 (HSK-A100 optional)
Spindle Drive	4-Step Gear Driven
Tool Capacity	40 tools (60, 80 Tools optional)
Table Size	1370 × 3000 mm (53.9 × 118.1 in)
Table Load Capacity	6,000 kg (13,227 lb)
Positioning Accuracy	±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) / Full Stroke
Repeatability	±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Power Supply	50 kVA, 200 V AC, 3-phase

Specifications sourced from kitamura-machinery.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

2540 × 1615 × 800 mm (100 × 63.6 × 31.5 in) of travel over a 1370 × 3000 mm (53.9 × 118.1 in) table
Table load of 6,000 kg (13,227 lb) for heavy plates, mould bases and fixtures
Four-step geared spindle covering 35 to 12,000 rpm on an NST No. 50 taper, with HSK-A100 optional
Positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) over the full stroke and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in)
40-tool magazine as standard, expandable to 60 or 80 tools as an option

Limitations

X travel of 2540 mm (100 in) is shorter than the 3000 mm (118.1 in) table, so the ends of a full-length workpiece are out of reach without re-clamping
Rapid traverse is 24 m/min (945 ipm) on a machine with long axes, so air-cutting moves across the table take time
Z travel is 800 mm (31.5 in); tall parts plus long 50-taper tooling use that up quickly
No spindle power or torque figure is listed, and the larger magazines and the HSK-A100 taper are options, not standard

Best For

Mould bases and die sets up to 6,000 kg (13,227 lb) Long plates and frames within 2540 mm (100 in) of X travel 50-taper face milling and boring at low gear-range speeds Wide parts that need the full 1615 mm (63.6 in) of Y travel

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large a workpiece can the Bridgecenter-10G take?

The table measures 1370 × 3000 mm (53.9 × 118.1 in) and is rated for 6,000 kg (13,227 lb). The spindle covers 2540 mm (100 in) in X, 1615 mm (63.6 in) in Y and 800 mm (31.5 in) in Z, so a part can be longer than the X travel only if its ends need no machining in that setup.

02 What is the difference between the Bridgecenter-10G and the Bridgecenter-12G?

X travel and table length. The Bridgecenter-10G has 2540 mm (100 in) of X and a 1370 × 3000 mm (53.9 × 118.1 in) table. The Bridgecenter-12G has 3050 mm (120.1 in) of X and a 1370 × 3500 mm (53.9 × 137.8 in) table. Both list 1615 mm (63.6 in) of Y, 800 mm (31.5 in) of Z, the 35 - 12,000 rpm geared spindle and a 24 m/min (945 ipm) rapid rate.

03 What spindle and taper does the Bridgecenter-10G use?

A four-step gear-driven spindle with a speed range of 35 - 12,000 rpm. The standard taper is NST No. 50 and HSK-A100 is listed as an option. The table does not state spindle power or torque, so request those figures with the quotation.

04 How accurate is the Bridgecenter-10G?

Kitamura lists positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) over the full stroke and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in). Full stroke means the figure applies along the whole 2540 mm (100 in) of X travel, not a short measured section.

05 What electrical supply and tool capacity should I plan for?

The machine needs 50 kVA at 200 V AC, three-phase, so check whether your site voltage calls for a transformer. The magazine holds 40 tools as standard; 60-tool and 80-tool magazines are options and have to be specified at order.