Kitamura Mycenter-5XiG
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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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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-5XiG is a 40-taper vertical machining center whose listed figures show 1,270 × 610 × 610 mm (50.0 × 24.0 × 24.0 in) of travel, a 15,000 RPM geared spindle and a 40-tool ATC. Kitamura's current pages do not list this model, so it is most likely to be met as a used machine, and the listed figures should be confirmed against the documentation of the machine on offer.
What sets it apart is torque at a 40 taper. The listed spindle is a 2-Speed Geared Head with 18.5 kW (25 hp) and a maximum of 350 Nm (258 ft-lbf), yet it still reaches 15,000 RPM. The low gear puts that torque behind face mills, large drills and taps, and the high range covers small tools in aluminium. The taper is listed as CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact), so holders that seat on both the taper and the spindle face can be used where a cut needs the extra stiffness.
The work area is long and shallow. A 1,450 x 620 mm (57.1 x 24.4 in) table sits under 1,270 mm (50.0 in) of X and 610 mm (24.0 in) of Y, which favours rails, plates and a row of vises over deep fixtures. The current Mycenter-5XV has the same 1270 mm (50 in) of X but 710 mm (28 in) of Y and 635 mm (25 in) of Z, so a part that only just fits front to back here has more room on the newer model.
Axis speed is where the listed figures look dated. Rapids are 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm) in X and Y and 18,000 mm/min (709 ipm) in Z, against 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y on the Mycenter-5XV. Chip-to-chip time is 3.5 sec. On long cuts in tough material that costs little; on parts with many short moves it adds up. The listed weight is 9,500 kg (20,944 lb), so check floor loading and rigging access before committing.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,270 mm (50.0 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.0 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.0 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 hp) |
| Spindle Torque Max | 350 Nm (258 ft-lbf) |
| Spindle Drive | 2-Speed Geared Head |
| Tool Capacity | 40-tool ATC |
| Tool Change (chip-to-chip) | 3.5 sec |
| Table Size | 1,450 x 620 mm (57.1 x 24.4 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 18,000 mm/min (709 ipm) |
| Machine Weight | 9,500 kg (20,944 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
- 2-Speed Geared Head listed with 350 Nm (258 ft-lbf) of maximum torque on a spindle that still reaches 15,000 RPM
- CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact) taper, which accepts holders that seat on both the taper and the spindle face
- 1,270 mm (50.0 in) of X travel under a 1,450 x 620 mm (57.1 x 24.4 in) table, enough for long parts or several vises in a row
- 40-tool ATC with a listed chip-to-chip time of 3.5 sec
Limitations
- Not listed on Kitamura's current pages, so a buyer has to confirm the listed figures against the documentation of the specific machine
- Listed rapids of 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm) in X and Y are far below the 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) of the current Mycenter-5XV
- Y and Z are both 610 mm (24.0 in), against 710 mm (28 in) of Y and 635 mm (25 in) of Z on the Mycenter-5XV
- Listed power is 18.5 kW (25 hp) against 41 HP on the Mycenter-5XV, so high-speed metal removal in aluminium is limited by the motor
- At 9,500 kg (20,944 lb) it needs a floor loading and rigging check before delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Kitamura's current pages do not list it, so expect to find it as a used machine. The current model with the same X travel is the Mycenter-5XV, which travels 1270 × 710 × 635 mm (50 × 28 × 25 in) and has a 50 - 15,000 rpm NST No. 40 spindle rated 41 HP.
02
The listed figures describe a 2-Speed Geared Head with a top speed of 15,000 RPM, 18.5 kW (25 hp) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm (258 ft-lbf). The taper is CAT 40 / Big Plus (Dual Contact). Ask the seller which holders the machine has been run with and inspect the taper and face for wear.
03
Listed travels are 1,270 × 610 × 610 mm (50.0 × 24.0 × 24.0 in) and the table is 1,450 x 620 mm (57.1 x 24.4 in). The table is longer than the X travel, so the outer ends serve as clamping room. Tool length and fixture height both come out of the 610 mm (24.0 in) of Z.
04
The listed rapid traverse is 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm) in X and Y and 18,000 mm/min (709 ipm) in Z, with a chip-to-chip time of 3.5 sec on the 40-tool ATC. The current Mycenter-5XV lists 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y.
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