Kitamura Mycenter-5XV
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Kitamura Mycenter-5XV cost?
Estimated price range
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-5XV is a 40-taper vertical machining center with 1270 × 710 × 635 mm (50 × 28 × 25 in) of travel, a 50 - 15,000 rpm spindle rated 41 HP and a 40-tool magazine. Among the XV models it sits above the Mycenter-4XV, which travels 1020 × 510 × 510 mm (40.2 × 20.1 × 20.1 in), and the Mycenter-3XV, which has 760 mm (29.9 in) of X on the same 510 mm (20.1 in) Y and Z.
Moving up a size buys more than X. Against the Mycenter-4XV, Y grows from 510 mm (20.1 in) to 710 mm (28 in) and Z from 510 mm (20.1 in) to 635 mm (25 in), while the table goes from 510 × 1120 mm (19.7 × 44.1 in) to 700 × 1420 mm (27.6 × 55.9 in). That table is almost exactly as deep as the Y stroke, so its whole width can be reached. It is also longer than the 1270 mm (50 in) X travel, which leaves the ends of the table as clamping room rather than cutting area.
The spindle does not grow with the frame. The Mycenter-4XV and the Mycenter-3XV carry the same 50 - 15,000 rpm range, NST No. 40 taper and 41 HP rating, so the Mycenter-5XV is the choice for bigger parts, not for heavier cuts. No torque figure appears in the table. A shop planning to rough steel or cast iron across a workpiece of this size should ask for the torque curve before deciding whether a 40-taper spindle will do the job.
Rapids are 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y and 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in Z. That matches the Mycenter-3XV and is below the 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) of the Mycenter-4XV. Tool changes take 2.2 sec tool to tool and 4.2 sec chip to chip, and the magazine holds 40 tools, the same count as the Mycenter-4XV, against 30 tools on the Mycenter-3XV.
Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.002 mm (±0.000079″) over the full stroke, with repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039″). Holding figures like those across a travel this long depends on a stable shop temperature and a sound foundation. The machine runs on 200 V AC, 3-phase power.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1270 mm (50 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 710 mm (28 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 635 mm (25 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 50 - 15,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | NST No. 40 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 41 HP |
| Tool Capacity | 40 tools |
| Table Size | 700 × 1420 mm (27.6 × 55.9 in) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.002 mm (±0.000079″)/Full Stroke |
| Repeatability | ±0.001 mm (±0.000039″) |
| Electrical | 40 KVA, 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 | 45 kVA, 200 V AC, 3-phase |
Specifications sourced from kitamura-machinery.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 710 mm (28 in) of Y travel against 510 mm (20.1 in) on the Mycenter-4XV, so wide plates and fixtures set two deep fit in one setup
- 700 × 1420 mm (27.6 × 55.9 in) table, against 510 × 1120 mm (19.7 × 44.1 in) on the Mycenter-4XV
- 50 - 15,000 rpm NST No. 40 spindle rated 41 HP, the same rating as the smaller Mycenter-4XV and Mycenter-3XV
- Positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079″) over the full stroke and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039″)
- 40-tool magazine with 2.2 sec tool-to-tool and 4.2 sec chip-to-chip changes
- Rapids of 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y and 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in Z, matching the much smaller Mycenter-3XV
Limitations
- Taper and power stay at NST No. 40 and 41 HP, the same as the Mycenter-3XV and Mycenter-4XV; the larger envelope does not bring a larger spindle
- The table gives no spindle torque figure, so low-speed roughing capacity cannot be judged from the listed specs
- X and Y rapids of 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) are below the 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) of the Mycenter-4XV
- No table load or machine weight is listed, and both matter for heavy workpieces and for planning the installation
- The 1420 mm (55.9 in) table length exceeds the 1270 mm (50 in) X travel, so the spindle cannot cover the full table in one setup
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
In every axis and in the table. The Mycenter-5XV travels 1270 × 710 × 635 mm (50 × 28 × 25 in) on a 700 × 1420 mm (27.6 × 55.9 in) table. The Mycenter-4XV travels 1020 × 510 × 510 mm (40.2 × 20.1 × 20.1 in) on a 510 × 1120 mm (19.7 × 44.1 in) table. Both have a 50 - 15,000 rpm NST No. 40 spindle rated 41 HP and 40 tools. The Mycenter-4XV is faster in rapid, at 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) against 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y.
02
An NST No. 40 taper spindle with a speed range of 50 - 15,000 rpm and a 41 HP rating. The table does not give a torque figure. Since the smaller Mycenter-3XV and Mycenter-4XV list the same speed range, taper and power, a buyer with heavy roughing in mind should request the torque curve.
03
Kitamura lists positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079″) over the full stroke and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039″). The full stroke here is as long as 1270 mm (50 in) in X, so shop temperature control and the foundation have a direct effect on whether those figures are seen on the part.
04
The 40-tool changer takes 2.2 sec tool to tool and 4.2 sec chip to chip. Rapid traverse is 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y and 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) in Z, the same rates as the Mycenter-3XV.
05
200 V AC, 3-phase. Confirm the required supply capacity with Kitamura before installation, and plan for a transformer if the shop supply is at a different voltage.
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