Kitamura Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG

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

Key Specifications

X Travel

870 mm (34.3")

Y Travel

800 mm (31.5")

Z Travel

930 mm (36.6")

Max Spindle

20,000 min⁻¹

Spindle Taper

NST No. 40 (HSK-A63 Opt.)

Tool Capacity

50 Pcs. – 62, 100, 150, 200, 300 Tools Optional

How much does the Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG 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. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Kitamura Mycenter-HX500iG is a horizontal machining center with a 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) table, a 2-station automatic pallet changer as standard and travels of 870 mm (34.3 in) in X, 800 mm (31.5 in) in Y and 930 mm (36.6 in) in Z. It comes with a choice of two geared, dual-contact spindles, and that choice is the main decision for a buyer: a #40 spindle at 20,000 rpm or a #50 spindle at 12,000 rpm.

Either spindle is driven through a four-step gearbox. Kitamura sells the two builds as the Mycenter-HX500iG #40 and the Mycenter-HX500iG #50, and the #50 build is listed with 54 HP and a 62 tool magazine. The other rows on this page describe the #40 arrangement: an NST No. 40 taper with HSK-A63 optional, a 50 tool magazine with 62, 100, 150, 200 and 300 tool options, a 1.3 sec tool-to-tool change and a 55 kVA, 200 V AC, three-phase supply.

What the two builds share is the motion system. Position feedback comes from a 67 million pulse encoder together with linear scales on all axes. Scales read the axis position directly instead of inferring it from ballscrew rotation, so heat growing the screws during a long run does not show up on the part. Listed positioning accuracy is ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) and repeatability ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002 in). Rapid traverse is 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) on all axes.

The rotary table is direct-drive, with rapids of 43,200 deg/min. With no worm and wheel in the drive there is no gear backlash to take up when the table reverses, which suits contouring as well as indexing. The standard pallet is 500 mm (19.7 in) and a 630 mm (24.8 in) pallet is optional. The work envelope accepts parts up to 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) high. The control is Arumatik-Mi.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	870 mm (34.3")
Y-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5")
Z-Axis Travel	930 mm (36.6")
Pallet Size	500 mm (19.7 in), optional 630 mm (24.8 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	800 mm (31.5 in)
Max Workpiece Height	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Spindle Options	#40 20,000 RPM / #50 12,000 RPM (geared, dual-contact)
Spindle Drive	4-step gear driven, dual contact
Rapid Traverse Rate	60 m/min (2,362 ipm) all axes
Positioning Accuracy	±0.001 mm (±0.000039")
Repeatability	±0.0005 mm (±0.00002")
Tool Capacity	50 Pcs. – 62, 100, 150, 200, 300 Tools Optional
Pallet Changer	2-station APC (standard)
Rotary Table	Direct-drive, 43,200°/min rapids
Feedback	67 million pulse encoder + linear scales on all axes
Max Spindle Speed	20,000 min⁻¹
Spindle Taper	NST No. 40 (HSK-A63 Opt.)
Table Size	500 x 500 mm (19.7" x 19.7")
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	1.3 Sec.
Rapid Traverse X	60 m/min (2,362 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	60 m/min (2,362 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	60 m/min (2,362 ipm)
Electrical	55 KVA, 200 V AC, 3 Phase
CNC Control	Arumatik-Mi

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Choice of two geared, dual-contact spindles: #40 at 20,000 rpm or #50 at 12,000 rpm
67 million pulse encoder plus linear scales on all axes, with listed positioning accuracy of ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in)
Direct-drive rotary table with 43,200 deg/min rapids
2-station automatic pallet changer is standard, and a 630 mm (24.8 in) pallet is available in place of the 500 mm (19.7 in) one
60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapid traverse on all axes and a 1.3 sec tool-to-tool change
Work envelope of 800 mm (31.5 in) diameter and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) height

Limitations

The spindle has to be chosen at order: 20,000 rpm comes only with the #40 spindle, and the #50 spindle tops out at 12,000 rpm
Standard magazine is 50 tools; the 62, 100, 150, 200 and 300 tool magazines are options
The 630 mm (24.8 in) pallet and the HSK-A63 taper are options
No spindle power, torque or maximum pallet load appears in this table

Best For

Two-pallet production of prismatic parts on a 500 mm (19.7 in) pallet Tight-tolerance bores and faces, relying on scale feedback on all axes Four-axis contouring on the direct-drive rotary table Shops choosing between high-speed #40 and heavier #50 tooling on one frame Parts up to 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) high

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Which spindle should I choose on the Mycenter-HX500iG?

The options are a #40 spindle at 20,000 rpm and a #50 spindle at 12,000 rpm. Both are geared and dual-contact, driven through a four-step gearbox. The #40 suits small tools and light alloys where speed matters. The #50 accepts larger, stiffer tooling for heavy cuts. Kitamura lists them as the Mycenter-HX500iG #40 and the Mycenter-HX500iG #50, the latter with 54 HP and a 62 tool magazine.

02 What position feedback does the Mycenter-HX500iG use?

A 67 million pulse encoder plus linear scales on all axes. Listed positioning accuracy is ±0.001 mm (±0.000039 in) with repeatability of ±0.0005 mm (±0.00002 in). Because scales measure the slide directly, accuracy does not depend on the ballscrews staying at one temperature.

03 Is the pallet changer standard?

Yes. A 2-station APC is listed as standard, so one pallet can be loaded while the other is being machined. The standard pallet is 500 mm (19.7 in), and a 630 mm (24.8 in) pallet is optional for larger fixtures.

04 What kind of rotary table is fitted?

A direct-drive table with rapids of 43,200 deg/min. Direct drive means the motor turns the table without a worm gear, so there is no gear backlash on reversal and the table can follow a contouring move as well as index between faces.

05 How big a part can the Mycenter-HX500iG machine?

The maximum workpiece is 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) high. Travels are 870 mm (34.3 in) in X, 800 mm (31.5 in) in Y and 930 mm (36.6 in) in Z, with 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapid traverse on all axes. No maximum pallet load is listed.