CITIZEN M16 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Citizen M16 is a precision Swiss-type CNC sliding headstock lathe engineered for high-efficiency production of small-diameter components up to 16mm. This advanced machine integrates dual main spindles and a back spindle, each capable of 12,000 rpm with 5 horsepower, enabling simultaneous front and back machining operations that significantly reduce cycle times. The system accommodates seven axes of motion with rapid traverse rates reaching 1,260 ipm across X, Y, and Z axes, supporting rapid feed speeds up to 32 m/min for optimal performance with small-diameter workpieces. The M16 features multiple tool posts including a gang tool post with B-axis rotary tools capable of 135° swivel range (90° to -45°), enabling complex angular hole machining and intricate contouring operations. This configuration allows simultaneous utilization of two cutting tools with advanced 4-axis control capability, facilitating intricate part geometries. The machine's maximum drilling diameter for the main spindle reaches 10mm, with maximum machining length of 200mm per chucking cycle. Its compact footprint of 2.78m width, 1.34m depth, and 1.79m height, combined with a total weight under 3,000kg, makes it ideal for space-constrained production environments. The M16 incorporates full servo system technology and PC networking integration for advanced function expansion. Purpose-built for the medical and IT sectors, this machine delivers superior simultaneous machining performance through its innovative multi-spindle architecture and comprehensive tooling capabilities.