1998 KITAMURA MYCENTER 4 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1998 Kitamura Mycenter-4 is a 3-axis vertical machining center representing Kitamura's large-format platform from the late 1990s, offering an extended X-axis travel in a rigid, box-way guided structure. Built on a heavyweight Meehanite cast iron base and column, the machine provides the structural damping and thermal stability required for sustained precision machining. The worktable measures approximately 20.6 by 43.3 inches, with axis travels of 36.2 inches in X, 20.1 inches in Y, and 20.1 inches in Z. The spindle is driven through a two-speed gear drive system reaching 10,000 RPM with 20 HP of spindle power, providing strong torque characteristics at lower speeds for heavy roughing as well as adequate speed for aluminum finishing. The Yasnac I80 CNC control, or Fanuc depending on specific configuration, provides G-code programming, rigid tapping, and canned cycle support suitable for complex part programs. Precision-ground ball screws on all axes deliver accurate axis positioning with minimal backlash. A side-mount automatic tool changer with 30 stations supports multi-operation production programs. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 140.2 by 113.4 by 120.1 inches high. The Mycenter-4 is well suited for heavy-duty production machining of large ferrous and non-ferrous components requiring a wide machining envelope with robust cutting capability.