Kitamura Jigcenter-5G
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Kitamura Jigcenter-5G is a vertical jig boring machine with positioning accuracy of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) over the full stroke and repeatability of ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002 in). Travels are 815 mm (32.1 in) in X, 745 mm (29.3 in) in Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) in Z, over a 780 × 1200 mm (30.7 × 47.2 in) table.
The shape of the work envelope is what sets it apart from a general-purpose vertical of similar X. The Mycenter-3020G, for comparison, has 762 mm (30 in) of X and 510 mm (20.1 in) of Y. The Jigcenter's 745 mm of Y against 815 mm of X gives a nearly square field, which is what plate work wants: hole patterns in mould plates, fixture bases and gauge plates can be bored anywhere on a large blank without turning it round.
It is not built for speed between cuts. Rapid traverse is 25 m/min (984 ipm), half the 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) the Mycenter-3020G lists for X and Y. The spindle, though, is the same kind found on that machine: four-step gear drive with a 20 - 20,000 rpm range, on an NST No. 40 taper with HSK-A63 optional. A geared spindle that still reaches 20,000 rpm covers both boring at low speed and finishing with small cutters. The table lists no spindle power or torque.
The magazine holds 50 tools, with 100 tools optional, a sensible size for a machine that may carry a long list of boring bars, reamers and probes. Electrical demand is 45 kVA at 200 V AC, three-phase. Two things are missing from Kitamura's table and need asking about: the table load, and the temperature conditions under which the accuracy figures are guaranteed.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 815 mm (32.1 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 745 mm (29.3 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20 - 20,000 rpm, 4-Step Gear Driven |
| Spindle Taper | NST No. 40 (HSK-A63 optional) |
| Spindle Drive | 4-Step Gear Driven |
| Tool Capacity | 50 tools (100 Tools optional) |
| Table Size | 780 × 1200 mm (30.7 × 47.2 in) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) / Full Stroke |
| Repeatability | ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 25 m/min (984 ipm) |
| Power Supply | 45 kVA, 200 V AC, 3-phase |
Specifications sourced from kitamura-machinery.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Positioning accuracy of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) over the full stroke, with ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002 in) repeatability
- Nearly square XY envelope: 815 mm (32.1 in) by 745 mm (29.3 in)
- 780 × 1200 mm (30.7 × 47.2 in) table for large plates and fixture bases
- Four-step geared spindle with a 20 - 20,000 rpm range on NST No. 40, HSK-A63 optional
- 50-tool magazine as standard, 100 tools optional
Limitations
- Rapid traverse is 25 m/min (984 ipm), against 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) in X and Y on the Mycenter-3020G
- Z travel of 500 mm (19.7 in) limits tall workpieces once tool length and fixture height are counted
- The table gives no load rating and no spindle power or torque, so heavy plates and hard roughing need confirming with Kitamura
- The 100-tool magazine and the HSK-A63 spindle are options
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Kitamura lists positioning accuracy of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) over the full stroke and repeatability of ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002 in). Those are full-stroke values, so they cover the whole 815 mm (32.1 in) of X and 745 mm (29.3 in) of Y, not a short test distance.
02
X is 815 mm (32.1 in), Y is 745 mm (29.3 in) and Z is 500 mm (19.7 in). The table measures 780 × 1200 mm (30.7 × 47.2 in). Kitamura's table for this model does not state a maximum table load.
03
Both use a four-step gear-driven NST No. 40 spindle with a 20 - 20,000 rpm range. The Jigcenter-5G has a much deeper Y axis, 745 mm (29.3 in) against 510 mm (20.1 in) on the Mycenter-3020G, and a 50-tool magazine against 30 tools. The Mycenter-3020G is quicker between cuts, with 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) rapids in X and Y against 25 m/min (984 ipm).
04
The standard magazine holds 50 tools and a 100-tool magazine is optional. The spindle taper is NST No. 40, with HSK-A63 listed as an option. Spindle speed runs from 20 to 20,000 rpm through a four-step gear drive.
05
45 kVA at 200 V AC, three-phase. Check whether your building supply needs a transformer to deliver that voltage before the machine arrives.
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