Kitamura BRIDGECENTER-12G VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a robust table measuring 137.8 inches in length by 53.9 inches in width, capable of supporting workpieces up to 13,300 lbs, making it ideal for heavy-duty machining applications. The machine is equipped with a vertical spindle featuring an NST#50 taper, delivering up to 12,000 RPM and 35 HP (30-minute rating) for high-performance cutting across a wide range of materials. An automatic tool changer (ATC) with a standard capacity of 40 tools (expandable to 80) ensures efficient tool management, with a tool change time of 6.6 seconds and a chip-to-chip time of 15 seconds. The machine offers optional support for index and rotary tables, as well as a U axis, providing flexibility for complex part geometries. A two-pallet changer is available, allowing for uninterrupted production. The three-axis system (X, Y, Z) delivers travel distances of 120 inches, 63.6 inches, and 31.5 inches respectively, with a maximum feed rate and rapid traverse speed of 945 inches per minute on all axes, ensuring fast and precise movement. The design supports high-speed, high-accuracy machining, suitable for demanding industrial environments and large-part production.