Kitamura SuperCell 400
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Kitamura SuperCell 400 cost?
Estimated price range
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 SuperCell 400 is a horizontal machining center with a 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) pallet, a 2-pallet automatic pallet changer as standard and a 15,000 rpm spindle in BT40 or Cat 40 taper. The listed figures put it in the compact class: 560 mm (22 in) of X travel, 510 mm (20.1 in) in both Y and Z, and up to 400 kg (882 lb) on the pallet.
Spindle power is given as 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous, and a 20,000 rpm spindle is optional. A continuous rating is the safe number to plan long cuts around. The detail most likely to catch a buyer out is the B axis. It indexes in 1° steps as standard, and 0.001° indexing is an option. One-degree indexing covers four-face work and most angled features, but compound angles that fall between whole degrees need the optional table, so confirm which one a quoted machine has.
The magazine holds 40 tools as standard, with 60, 90 or 120 as options. Rapid traverse is 48 m/min (1,890 ipm). Listed positioning accuracy is ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) and repeatability ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in), and the machine weighs 7,500 kg (16,535 lb). For comparison, the Mycenter-HX400iG uses the same 400 x 400 mm pallet size with 610 mm (24 in) of travel in every axis, 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids and a 50 tool standard magazine.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 / Cat 40 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 48 m/min (1,890 IPM) |
| B Axis Indexing | 1° standard (0.001° optional) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 400 kg (882 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 40 standard (60/90/120 optional) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) |
| Repeatability | ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in) |
| Pallet Changer | 2-pallet APC standard |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 31i-B5 |
| Machine Weight | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) |
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-pallet APC as standard on a 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) pallet that carries 400 kg (882 lb)
- 15,000 rpm spindle listed at 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous, with 20,000 rpm optional
- Magazine grows from 40 tools to 60, 90 or 120 as options
- Listed positioning accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) and repeatability of ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in)
Limitations
- B axis indexes in 1° steps as standard; 0.001° indexing is an option
- Travels of 560 mm (22 in), 510 mm (20.1 in) and 510 mm (20.1 in) are shorter than the 610 mm (24 in) of the Mycenter-HX400iG
- Standard magazine is 40 tools, and the 20,000 rpm spindle is an option
- Rapid traverse is 48 m/min (1,890 ipm), below the 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) of the Mycenter-HX400iG
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed travels are 560 mm (22 in) in X, 510 mm (20.1 in) in Y and 510 mm (20.1 in) in Z. The pallet is 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) with a maximum workpiece weight of 400 kg (882 lb), and a 2-pallet APC is standard.
02
Not as standard on the listed figures. The B axis indexes in 1° steps as standard, and 0.001° indexing is an option. If parts have features at angles between whole degrees, the optional table is required, so check the specification of the machine being offered.
03
A 15,000 rpm spindle with a BT40 or Cat 40 taper, listed at 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous. A 20,000 rpm spindle is optional. The standard tool magazine holds 40 tools, with 60, 90 and 120 as options.
04
Both use a 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 in) pallet. The Mycenter-HX400iG has 610 mm (24 in) of travel in X, Y and Z, 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids and a 50 tool standard magazine. The SuperCell 400 is listed with 560 mm (22 in), 510 mm (20.1 in) and 510 mm (20.1 in) of travel, 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids and 40 tools.
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