Kitamura Kitamura Mycenter-HX1250G

The Kitamura Mycenter-HX1250G is the flagship of Kitamura's horizontal machining center lineup, featuring a massive 1,250 x 1,250 mm (49.2 x 49.2 in) pallet for the largest structural components in aerospace, power generation, and heavy industrial manufacturing. This is a machine built for the biggest precision machining challenges, with X/Y/Z travels of 2,040 x 1,350 x 1,370 mm (80.3 x 53.1 x 53.9 in) and a work envelope that accommodates parts up to 2,050 mm (80.7 in) in diameter and 1,550 mm (61 in) in height.

The 8,000 RPM 4-step gear-driven spindle on NST 50 taper with 12,000 RPM option delivers the torque and rigidity required for heavy face milling, deep boring, and aggressive roughing on large steel, titanium, and cast iron components. Kitamura's Super Smooth Surface control technology ensures fine surface finishes on large contoured surfaces despite the machine's enormous scale. The gear-driven head provides consistent torque across the full speed range.

At 57,320 kg (126,000 lb), the HX1250G is an exceptionally massive machine that provides unmatched vibration damping for consistent surface finish and geometric accuracy on large parts. Positioning accuracy of +/-0.002 mm (+/-0.000079 in) full stroke with repeatability of +/-0.001 mm (+/-0.000039 in) across the full travel range is achieved through hand-scraped guideways and comprehensive thermal compensation. The 150-tool ATC (expandable to 200 tools) supports complex multi-operation programs. Rapid traverse at 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) is appropriate for the machine's scale.

At an estimated $1,500,000-$2,500,000, the HX1250G is a major capital investment that competes with the largest HMCs from Okuma, Mazak, and DMG Mori. This machine targets manufacturers with consistent large-part production volume who cannot compromise on precision — aerospace prime contractors, power generation OEMs, and heavy industrial equipment manufacturers.