1986 KITAMURA MYCENTER 2 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1986 Kitamura Mycenter 2 is a 3-axis vertical machining center representing Kitamura's mid-range compact VMC platform from the mid-1980s, offering greater X-axis capacity than the Mycenter 1 in a similarly rigid design. The machine is constructed on a Meehanite cast iron base and column providing the structural stability and vibration damping characteristic of Kitamura's engineering philosophy. The worktable measures approximately 16.1 by 35.4 inches, with axis travels of 23.6 inches in X, 16.9 inches in Y, and 18.1 inches in Z. The spindle reaches up to 10,000 RPM through a Fanuc-era spindle drive with estimated continuous power in the 10 HP range appropriate for precision cutting of steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous materials. All axes use precision-ground ball screws with preloaded angular contact bearings for repeatable positioning. The Fanuc O-M CNC control provides standard G-code programming with canned cycle support and rigid tapping. An automatic tool changer enables multi-operation production programs. The machine weighs approximately 11,464 lbs, reflecting the heavy cast iron construction that supports Kitamura's accuracy retention over decades of service. The Mycenter 2 is well suited for tool and die work, precision fixture making, and production machining of medium-complexity parts where an extended X-axis travel is required in a compact floor footprint.