Kitamura Machinery Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

Kitamura Mycenter-HX250iG

Est. $250,000 - $400,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · kitamura-machinery.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

305 mm (12 in)

Y Travel

305 mm (12 in)

Z Travel

330 mm (13 in)

Max Spindle

150 - 15,000rpm **30,000 Option

Spindle Taper

NST No. 30

Tool Capacity

40 tools

How much does the Kitamura Mycenter-HX250iG cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$250,000 - $400,000

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

Overview

The Kitamura Mycenter-HX250iG is a small horizontal machining center with a 254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 in) pallet and an NST No. 30 spindle. Travels are 305 mm (12 in) in X and Y and 330 mm (13 in) in Z. Everything about the listed figures points at small parts cut quickly: 30-taper tooling, a 1.2 sec tool-to-tool change and a B axis that indexes at 108,000 deg/min (300 rpm).

The standard spindle runs 150 - 15,000 rpm, and a 30,000 rpm spindle is listed as an option. No. 30 tooling is light, which is what allows the 1.2 sec tool change and 2.8 sec chip-to-chip time, and it also sets the ceiling on cutter size and depth of cut. Parts that need large face mills or heavy drilling belong on a 40-taper machine such as the Mycenter-HX300iG, which lists NST No. 40 and a 305 x 305 mm (12 x 12 in) pallet.

Rapid traverse is 60 m/min (2,362 ipm). On travels this short the axes spend most of their time accelerating, so the tool change and B-axis times matter more to cycle time than the rapid rate does. A B axis at 300 rpm turns the pallet to the next face almost as fast as the tool changes, which suits tombstone work with many small parts and frequent indexing.

Positioning accuracy is ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) with ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) repeatability. The magazine holds 40 tools; Kitamura's table shows no larger magazine for this model, where the Mycenter-HX300iG starts at 50 tools with options up to 300. The control is Arumatik-Mi and the supply requirement is 30 kVA.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Size	254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 in)
X-Axis Travel	305 mm (12 in)
Y-Axis Travel	305 mm (12 in)
Z-Axis Travel	330 mm (13 in)
Max Spindle Speed	150 - 15,000rpm **30,000 Option
Spindle Taper	NST No. 30
Tool Capacity	40 tools
Pallet Change Time	1.2 sec (T-T) / 2.8 sec (C-C)
Rapid Traverse Rate	60 m/min (2,362 ipm)
Positioning Accuracy	±0.002mm (±0.000079")
Repeatability	±0.001mm (±0.000039")
Table Size	254 × 254 mm (10 × 10 in)
CNC Control	Arumatik-Mi
Electrical	30KVA
Tool to Tool Time	1.2 sec
Chip to Chip Time	2.8 sec
Rotary Indexing Speed B	108,000deg./min. (300rpm)
Power Supply	30 kVA

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1.2 sec tool-to-tool and 2.8 sec chip-to-chip tool changes
B axis indexing at 108,000 deg/min (300 rpm)
150 - 15,000 rpm NST No. 30 spindle, with a 30,000 rpm spindle optional
60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapid traverse
Positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in)

Limitations

NST No. 30 tooling limits cutter size and depth of cut
Travels of 305 mm (12 in) in X and Y and 330 mm (13 in) in Z restrict part and fixture size
40 tools, with no larger magazine in Kitamura's table for this model
The 30,000 rpm spindle is an option; standard top speed is 15,000 rpm

Best For

Small parts on a 254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 in) pallet Multi-face work with frequent indexing at 300 rpm on B Light cuts in aluminium and similar materials with 30-taper tooling Short-cycle production where a 2.8 sec chip-to-chip time matters

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size is the Mycenter-HX250iG?

The pallet is 254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 in). Travels are 305 mm (12 in) in X, 305 mm (12 in) in Y and 330 mm (13 in) in Z. The next machine up, the Mycenter-HX300iG, has a 305 x 305 mm (12 x 12 in) pallet and 460 mm (18.1 in), 510 mm (20.1 in) and 560 mm (22 in) of travel.

02 What spindle does the Mycenter-HX250iG use?

An NST No. 30 spindle with a standard range of 150 - 15,000 rpm. A 30,000 rpm spindle is listed as an option. Kitamura's table for this model gives no power or torque figure; with 30-taper tooling the machine is meant for light, fast cuts.

03 How fast are the tool change and B axis?

Tool change is 1.2 sec tool-to-tool and 2.8 sec chip-to-chip. The B axis indexes at 108,000 deg/min (300 rpm). On a machine with travels this short, those two times account for much of the non-cutting part of the cycle.

04 How accurate is the Mycenter-HX250iG?

Kitamura lists positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.000079 in) and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in). The control is Arumatik-Mi, and the machine needs a 30 kVA supply.

05 How many tools does it hold?

40 tools. Kitamura's table shows no optional larger magazine for this model. If a job mix needs more, the Mycenter-HX300iG starts at 50 tools and lists magazine options of 62, 100, 150, 200 and 300 tools.