Kitamura Mycenter-5XiG/50
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 Kitamura Mycenter-5XiG/50 is a 50-taper vertical machining center with 1,270 mm (50.0 in) of X travel. The listed figures give it a CAT 50 spindle with 510 Nm (376 ft-lbf) of maximum torque, 22 kW (30 hp) and a top speed of 10,000 RPM. It does not appear on Kitamura's current pages. Anyone weighing up a used one should check the listed figures against the paperwork for that particular machine.
Everything about the listed spindle points at heavy cutting. A 2-Speed Geared Head multiplies motor torque in its low range, and a CAT 50 taper gives large-diameter cutters and long boring bars a bigger, stiffer connection than a smaller taper can. The current Mycenter-5XV shows the trade from the other side: it lists 41 HP and 50 - 15,000 rpm on an NST No. 40 taper, which means more power and speed for light, fast cuts, while the Mycenter-5XiG/50 offers the larger tool interface and a ceiling of 10,000 RPM.
Travels are 1,270 × 610 × 610 mm (50.0 × 24.0 × 24.0 in) over a 1,450 x 620 mm (57.1 x 24.4 in) table. Z deserves a second look on a machine of this taper because the tools are long: a big face mill or a boring bar uses up part of the 610 mm (24.0 in) before the part and fixture are counted. The 40-tool ATC has a listed chip-to-chip time of 4.0 sec. No maximum tool weight or diameter is given, and a buyer should establish both before planning the tooling.
Nothing here is quick. X and Y traverse at 18,000 mm/min (709 ipm) and Z at 15,000 mm/min (591 ipm), so cycle time is made in the cut and not between cuts. Listed weight is 10,500 kg (23,148 lb); the foundation, the rigging route and the door opening all need checking first.
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 | 10,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 50 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 kW (30 hp) |
| Spindle Torque Max | 510 Nm (376 ft-lbf) |
| Spindle Drive | 2-Speed Geared Head |
| Tool Capacity | 40-tool ATC |
| Tool Change (chip-to-chip) | 4.0 sec |
| Table Size | 1,450 x 620 mm (57.1 x 24.4 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 18,000 mm/min (709 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 18,000 mm/min (709 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 15,000 mm/min (591 ipm) |
| Machine Weight | 10,500 kg (23,148 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
- CAT 50 spindle with a listed maximum torque of 510 Nm (376 ft-lbf) through a 2-Speed Geared Head
- 22 kW (30 hp) with a top speed of 10,000 RPM, so the same spindle can rough at low speed and still finish with smaller tools
- 1,270 × 610 × 610 mm (50.0 × 24.0 × 24.0 in) of travel over a 1,450 x 620 mm (57.1 x 24.4 in) table
- A listed weight of 10,500 kg (23,148 lb) on a 1,270 mm (50.0 in) machine, mass that helps damp heavy cuts
Limitations
- Absent from Kitamura's current pages, so the listed figures have to be verified on the individual used machine
- 10,000 RPM top speed, against 15,000 rpm on the current Mycenter-5XV, limits small-tool work
- Rapids of 18,000 mm/min (709 ipm) in X and Y and 15,000 mm/min (591 ipm) in Z are slow next to the 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) of the Mycenter-5XV
- Y travel is 610 mm (24.0 in), against 710 mm (28 in) on the Mycenter-5XV
- No maximum tool weight, length or diameter is listed for the 40-tool ATC
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed taper is CAT 50. The spindle is a 2-Speed Geared Head listed at 22 kW (30 hp), a maximum torque of 510 Nm (376 ft-lbf) and a top speed of 10,000 RPM.
02
It is not on Kitamura's current pages, which points to an older model that would be bought second-hand. Treat the listed figures as a starting point and ask the seller for the machine's own specification sheet, since build details can differ from one machine to the next.
03
Both have 1,270 mm (50 in) of X travel. The Mycenter-5XV is the current model, with 710 mm (28 in) of Y, 635 mm (25 in) of Z, a 50 - 15,000 rpm NST No. 40 spindle rated 41 HP and rapids of 52 m/min (2,047 ipm) in X and Y. The Mycenter-5XiG/50 has 610 mm (24.0 in) of Y and Z, a CAT 50 taper, 22 kW (30 hp), 10,000 RPM and rapids of 18,000 mm/min (709 ipm) in X and Y.
04
The listed travels are 1,270 mm (50.0 in) in X, 610 mm (24.0 in) in Y and 610 mm (24.0 in) in Z. The table is 1,450 x 620 mm (57.1 x 24.4 in), so it overhangs the X stroke at each end and is slightly deeper than the Y stroke.
05
Start with the listed weight of 10,500 kg (23,148 lb): the floor, the rigging route and the door opening all have to take it. The listed figures give no electrical or air requirements, so get those from the machine's nameplate and manual.
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