Kitamura Mycenter-HX400iG
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Kitamura Mycenter-HX400iG cost?
Estimated price range
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-HX400iG is a horizontal machining center built around a 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) pallet, with 610 mm (24 in) of travel in each of X, Y and Z. That equal-travel envelope is the first thing to understand about it. The work zone is a cube, so a tombstone that fills the pallet can be reached to the same depth on every face as the B axis turns it round.
The spindle is a No. 40 taper (NST No. 40, with HSK-A63 optional) running from 40 to 15,000 rpm, and a 20,000 rpm spindle is listed as an option. Kitamura's table for this model gives no power or torque figure, so ask for the spindle curves before judging it against a heavy roughing job. Where the machine is clearly quick is between cuts. Rapids are 60 m/min (2,362 ipm), a tool change takes 1.3 sec tool-to-tool and 2.5 sec chip-to-chip, the pallet change takes 10 sec, and the B axis rotates at 125 rpm (45,000 deg/min) while indexing in 0.001 deg steps over the full 360 deg.
Two limits shape what goes on the pallet. Maximum workpiece weight is 250 kg (551 lb), and that has to cover the fixture and tombstone as well as the parts. The standard magazine holds 50 tools. Magazines of 62, 100, 150, 200 and 300 tools are options, which matters on a pallet machine where several part numbers stay set up at once.
In the range, the Mycenter-HX300iG sits below it with a 305 x 305 mm (12 x 12 in) pallet and 460 mm (18.1 in) of X travel, and the Mycenter-HX500iG #40 above it with a 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) pallet and 870 mm (34.3 in) of X. Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) and repeatability as ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002 in). The control is Kitamura's Arumatik-Mi CNC, and the machine needs a 50 kVA, 200 V AC, three-phase supply.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 250 kg (551 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 40 - 15,000 rpm **20,000 rpm Option |
| Spindle Taper | NST No. 40 (HSK-A63 optional) |
| Tool Capacity | 50 tools (62, 100, 150, 200, 300 Tools optional) |
| Pallet Change Time | 10 sec |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) |
| B Axis Indexing | 0.001 deg (full 360 deg) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.001 mm (±0.000039") |
| Table Size | 400 × 400 mm (15.7 × 15.7 in) |
| Repeatability | ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002") |
| CNC Control | Arumatik-Mi CNC |
| Electrical | 50 KVA, 200 V AC, 3 Phase |
| Tool to Tool Time | 1.3 sec |
| Chip to Chip Time | 2.5 sec |
| Rotary Indexing Speed B | 125 rpm (45,000deg./min) |
| Power Supply | 50 kVA, 200 V AC, 3-phase |
Specifications sourced from kitamura-machinery.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Equal 610 mm (24 in) travels in X, Y and Z over a 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) pallet, so every tombstone face gets the same reach
- 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids, 1.3 sec tool-to-tool and 2.5 sec chip-to-chip tool changes, and a 10 sec pallet change
- B axis indexes in 0.001 deg increments over the full 360 deg and rotates at 125 rpm (45,000 deg/min)
- Listed positioning accuracy of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) and repeatability of ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002 in)
- 50-tool magazine as standard, with 62, 100, 150, 200 and 300 tool magazines offered as options
Limitations
- Maximum workpiece weight is 250 kg (551 lb), which must include the fixture or tombstone as well as the parts
- The 20,000 rpm spindle and the HSK-A63 taper are options, not part of the standard machine
- The table lists no spindle power or torque, so roughing capacity cannot be judged from the published figures alone
- X travel stops at 610 mm (24 in); the Mycenter-HX500iG #40 offers 870 mm (34.3 in) for longer parts
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X, Y and Z each travel 610 mm (24 in), and the pallet measures 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in). Because all three travels are equal, the spindle reaches the same depth on each face of a tombstone as the B axis indexes it, which simplifies fixture design for multi-face work.
02
The listed maximum workpiece weight is 250 kg (551 lb). On a horizontal that figure has to cover everything bolted to the pallet, so add up the tombstone or angle plate, the vises or clamps and the parts themselves before deciding whether a job fits.
03
A No. 40 taper spindle (NST No. 40) with a speed range of 40 to 15,000 rpm. A 20,000 rpm spindle is listed as an option, and HSK-A63 is available in place of the standard taper. Kitamura's table for this model does not state spindle power or torque.
04
The tool change is 1.3 sec tool-to-tool and 2.5 sec chip-to-chip, and the pallet change takes 10 sec. Rapid traverse is 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) and the B axis rotates at 125 rpm (45,000 deg/min), so the time lost between faces and between pallets is short.
05
The Mycenter-HX300iG is the smaller machine, with a 305 x 305 mm (12 x 12 in) pallet and travels of 460 mm (18.1 in), 510 mm (20.1 in) and 560 mm (22 in). The Mycenter-HX500iG #40 is larger, with a 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) pallet and travels of 870 mm (34.3 in), 800 mm (31.5 in) and 930 mm (36.6 in). The Mycenter-HX400iG sits between them with a 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) pallet and 610 mm (24 in) in every axis.
06
The machine needs 50 kVA at 200 V AC, three-phase, and runs Kitamura's Arumatik-Mi CNC. Check the voltage available at the installation site against the 200 V requirement before the machine ships.
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