Kitamura Machinery Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Kitamura Mycenter-3XV

Est. $90,000 - $125,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · kitamura-machinery.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

760 mm (29.9 in)

Y Travel

510 mm (20.1 in)

Z Travel

510 mm (20.1 in)

Max Spindle

50 - 15,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

NST No. 40

Tool Capacity

30 tools

How much does the Kitamura Mycenter-3XV cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$90,000 - $125,000

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 Mycenter-3XV is a 40-taper vertical machining center with 760 mm (29.9 in) of X travel, 510 mm (20.1 in) of Y and Z, and a 41 HP spindle running 50 - 15,000 rpm. Its table measures 500 × 860 mm (19.7 × 33.9 in).

Power is the figure that defines it within Kitamura's range. The Mycenter-3020G occupies almost the same envelope, 762 mm (30 in) by 510 mm (20.1 in) by 510 mm (20.1 in), but pairs it with a 20 HP four-step geared spindle that reaches 20,000 rpm. The 3XV gives up that top speed and offers roughly twice the listed horsepower, so it is the pick when the work is metal removal in steel and cast iron, and the 3020G when it is fine finishing at high speed.

Axis speeds are high for the size: 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y and 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in Z. Tool changes take 2.2 sec tool to tool and 4.2 sec chip to chip. The magazine holds 30 tools, and that is the figure to weigh against the Mycenter-4XV and the Mycenter-2XV Sparkchanger, which both carry 40 tools.

Kitamura lists positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) over the full stroke and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in). The supply is 200 V AC, three-phase. The table is 860 mm (33.9 in) long against 760 mm (29.9 in) of X, so the full length cannot be covered by the spindle, and no table load is published. The Mycenter-3XVT is a separate model built around a Ø220 mm (Ø8.7 in) round table, with 780 mm (30.7 in) of X and 439 mm (17.3 in) of Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	760 mm (29.9 in)
Y-Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
Z-Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
Max Spindle Speed	50 - 15,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	NST No. 40
Spindle Motor Power	41HP
Tool Capacity	30 tools
Table Size	500 × 860 mm (19.7 × 33.9 in)
Positioning Accuracy	±0.002mm (±0.000079″)/Full Stroke
Repeatability	±0.001mm (±0.000039″)
Electrical	30KVA, 200v AC, 3 Phase
Tool to Tool Time	2.2 sec
Chip to Chip Time	4.2 sec
Rapid Traverse Rate	X,Y: 52 m/min (2,047 ipm); Z: 42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
Power Supply	40 kVA, 200 V AC, 3-phase

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

41 HP spindle with a 50 - 15,000 rpm range on an NST No. 40 taper
Rapids of 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y and 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in Z
Tool change in 2.2 sec tool to tool, 4.2 sec chip to chip
Positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) over the full stroke, repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in)
760 × 510 × 510 mm (29.9 × 20.1 × 20.1 in) envelope with a 500 × 860 mm (19.7 × 33.9 in) table

Limitations

30 tools, where the Mycenter-4XV and Mycenter-2XV Sparkchanger carry 40 tools
Top speed of 15,000 rpm is below the 20,000 rpm of the Mycenter-3020G
X travel of 760 mm (29.9 in) does not cover the full 860 mm (33.9 in) table length
No table load, spindle torque or drive type is published in Kitamura's table

Best For

Steel and cast iron roughing with a 41 HP No. 40 spindle General job-shop parts up to 760 mm (29.9 in) long Short-cycle parts that gain from 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) rapids Work needing ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) full-stroke positioning

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the Mycenter-3XV and the Mycenter-3020G?

Mainly the spindle. The Mycenter-3XV has a 41 HP spindle with a 50 - 15,000 rpm range. The Mycenter-3020G has a 20 HP four-step gear-driven spindle with a 20 - 20,000 rpm range. Travels are nearly identical, and the Mycenter-3020G lists rapids of 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z against 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) and 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) here.

02 How many tools does the Mycenter-3XV hold, and how fast is the tool change?

30 tools. Tool-to-tool time is 2.2 sec and chip-to-chip time is 4.2 sec. If 30 pockets are too few, the Mycenter-4XV is listed with 40 tools and a longer 1020 mm (40.2 in) X travel.

03 What size work fits the Mycenter-3XV?

Travels are 760 mm (29.9 in) in X, 510 mm (20.1 in) in Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) in Z, and the table is 500 × 860 mm (19.7 × 33.9 in). Y travel is slightly more than the table width, so the whole width is reachable. Kitamura's table does not state a maximum table load.

04 How accurate is the Mycenter-3XV?

Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) over the full stroke, and repeatability as ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in). Full stroke means the figure covers the whole 760 mm (29.9 in) of X, not a short test length.