Kitamura Mycenter-1XiG
This model was not found in Kitamura Machinery's current lineup when we checked on 2026-09-24 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Overview
The listed figures for the Kitamura Mycenter-1XiG describe a vertical machining center with 600 mm (23.6 in) of X travel, 410 mm (16.1 in) of Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z, driven by a 20,000 RPM direct-drive spindle rated 11 kW (15 hp). Kitamura's current lineup no longer includes it.
Z is the generous axis here. At 510 mm (20.1 in) it is longer than Y and close to X, so tall fixtures or long drills can be accommodated on a machine whose table is only 700 x 410 mm (27.6 x 16.1 in). Table width and Y travel are both 410 mm, which means the spindle can reach the whole table front to back.
At 11 kW (15 hp) on a direct drive, the spindle is at its best in aluminium and in finishing passes, where 20,000 RPM can be used. Heavy roughing in steel with large cutters is outside what that power supports. The taper is CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact). The 24-tool ATC has a listed chip-to-chip time of 3.2 sec, and rapids are 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) in X and Y and 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm) in Z.
Listed weight is 4,800 kg (10,582 lb). The control row names two different controls, so establish which one a given machine carries before agreeing anything. Among Kitamura's present models, the Mycenter-2XV Sparkchanger covers a similar X travel of 610 mm with a 50 - 15,000 rpm spindle rated 30.6 kW (41 hp) and 40 tools.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (15 hp) |
| Spindle Drive | Direct Drive |
| Tool Capacity | 24-tool ATC |
| Tool Change (chip-to-chip) | 3.2 sec |
| Table Size | 700 x 410 mm (27.6 x 16.1 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Machine Weight | 4,800 kg (10,582 lb) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 31i-B5 / Heidenhain TNC 640 |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 510 mm (20.1 in) of Z travel on a 600 mm (23.6 in) X machine
- 20,000 RPM direct-drive spindle with CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact) taper
- Rapids of 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) in X and Y and 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm) in Z
- Y travel of 410 mm (16.1 in) matches the table width, so the whole table is reachable front to back
Limitations
- 11 kW (15 hp) of spindle power limits roughing with large cutters
- The ATC holds 24 tools and its listed chip-to-chip time is 3.2 sec, so jobs with many tools and short cuts lose time
- Table of 700 x 410 mm (27.6 x 16.1 in) leaves little room for more than one vise
- No longer in Kitamura's lineup; the listed figures need confirming on the machine itself
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed spindle is rated 11 kW (15 hp) and runs to 20,000 RPM on a direct drive, with a CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact) taper. No torque figure is listed. That power level fits light and medium cuts; it is not a roughing spindle for large face mills in steel.
02
600 mm (23.6 in) in X, 410 mm (16.1 in) in Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) in Z, according to the listed figures. The table is 700 x 410 mm (27.6 x 16.1 in). No table load is listed.
03
It is not in Kitamura's current lineup. Anyone looking at one is buying used, and should confirm the listed figures, the spindle hours and the fitted control from the machine's documents, since the listed table names two different controls.
04
The 24-tool ATC has a listed chip-to-chip time of 3.2 sec. Rapid traverse is listed at 36,000 mm/min (1,417 ipm) in X and Y and 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm) in Z. The machine weighs 4,800 kg (10,582 lb).
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