Kitamura Mycenter-Zero

$100,000 - $150,000 (new); $50,000 - $90,000 (used) Updated 2025-03-15

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

BT30

Table Size

400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in)

Accuracy

+/- 0.002 mm (0.00008 in)

Repeatability

+/- 0.001 mm (0.00004 in)

x axis travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

y axis travel

300 mm (11.8 in)

Overview

The Kitamura Mycenter-Zero is a compact high-precision vertical machining center from the Japanese manufacturer Kitamura, known for hand-scraping machine ways and obsessive attention to geometric accuracy. The Mycenter-Zero targets precision work where accuracy and surface finish matter more than raw speed.

X/Y/Z travels are 300 x 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 in) with a table size of 400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in). The spindle runs at 20,000 rpm with approximately 5.5 kW on BT30 taper. The 16-tool arm-type ATC delivers approximately 1.5-second tool changes.

Rapids reach 48 m/min on X/Y and 36 m/min on Z. Hand-scraped box ways on all axes provide superior vibration damping compared to linear guides. Positioning accuracy is +/- 0.002 mm with repeatability of +/- 0.001 mm -- among the tightest specs in any compact VMC.

The Mycenter-Zero runs on Fanuc 31i control. Machine weight is approximately 2,000 kg. Kitamura hand-scrapes the ways to ensure geometric accuracy that holds over years of service.

The Mycenter-Zero competes with the Brother Speedio S300Xd2 and Fanuc Robodrill in size but targets a different market: shops where micron-level accuracy matters more than raw cycle time.

New machines price $100,000-$150,000. Used trade $50,000-$90,000.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	400 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 in)
X Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Y Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Z Axis Travel	300 mm (11.8 in)
Spindle Speed	20,000 rpm
Spindle Motor	5.5 kW (7.5 hp)
Spindle Taper	BT30
Tool Magazine	16-position arm-type ATC
Tool Change Time	1.5 seconds
Rapid Traverse Xy	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	36 m/min (1,417 ipm)
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.002 mm (0.00008 in)
Repeatability	+/- 0.001 mm (0.00004 in)
Table Load Capacity	100 kg (220 lb)
Guideway Type	Hand-scraped box ways
CNC Control	Fanuc 31i
Machine Weight	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Power Supply	200/220V, 3-phase

Specifications sourced from cnczone.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Hand-scraped box ways deliver exceptional vibration damping and long-term geometric accuracy
Positioning accuracy of +/- 0.002 mm and repeatability of +/- 0.001 mm are among the tightest in any compact VMC
20,000 rpm spindle handles high-speed finishing operations
Fanuc 31i control provides industry-standard compatibility
Compact footprint suits tight shop floor layouts
Japanese build quality with obsessive attention to geometric accuracy

Limitations

300 x 300 x 300 mm travels are very limited for larger parts
Hand-scraped ways mean slower rapids than linear-guided machines
16-tool magazine is smaller than 21-tool turret competitors
Higher cost per unit of travel compared to Brother or Robodrill
Kitamura dealer network is smaller than major brands

Best For

Ultra-precision small parts where micron-level accuracy is critical Mold component machining requiring exceptional surface finish Medical device manufacturing with tight geometric tolerances Watch and instrument manufacturing Shops where long-term geometric accuracy retention matters Optical component machining requiring sub-micron repeatability

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Cost?

New $100,000-$150,000. Used $50,000-$90,000.

02 Why hand-scraped ways?

Hand scraping creates a contact surface pattern that retains lubricant, provides superior damping, and holds geometric accuracy far longer than ground surfaces.

03 How accurate is it?

Positioning accuracy +/- 0.002 mm, repeatability +/- 0.001 mm. Among the tightest specs in any compact VMC.

04 vs Brother Speedio S300Xd2?

Similar size but different focus. The Kitamura prioritizes accuracy with hand-scraped ways. The Brother prioritizes speed with direct-drive servos and turret tool changes.

05 Who is Kitamura?

Japanese machine tool manufacturer known for hand-scraping all machine ways, which is increasingly rare in modern CNC manufacturing.