KIWA KH-45 HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Kiwa KH-45 is a compact four-axis horizontal machining center designed for versatile production environments. It features a 15.75" x 15.75" pallet with a maximum workpiece capacity of 1,100 lbs, making it suitable for mid-sized components. The machine is equipped with a horizontal CAT-40 spindle (with optional BT-40 taper) capable of 12,000 RPM at 30 HP, with an optional upgrade to 15,000 RPM. Travel axes include 25.2" (X), 24.0" (Y), and 26.8" (Z), all achieving rapid traverse rates of 2,362 ipm and feedrates up to 1,181 ipm. The 360-degree B-axis enables full rotational capability for complex multi-sided machining. Standard tooling includes a 60-tool automatic tool changer with an impressive 0.90-second tool change time, expandable to 220 tools. The machine comes equipped with two pallets and an automatic pallet changer as standard, with optional expansion to eight pallets for continuous production workflows. The Fanuc 31i-MA CNC control provides reliable operation and proven performance. This expandable platform allows job shops to grow from a basic two-pallet configuration to an eight-pallet system, making it an economical entry point to Japanese-quality horizontal machining technology while maintaining future scalability for increasing production demands.