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Flexibility in High Volume Production Work



Kitamura Machinery, a manufacturer of precision horizontal, vertical and 5-axis machining centers, has introduced its latest vertical machining center (VMC), the Mycenter-2XD Sparkchanger. It is designed to be a compact, powerful, all-in-one solution for fast, accurate simultaneous 3-axis machining.

"With a host of value-driven performance features, Kitamura's Mycenter-2XD Sparkchanger is the ideal machine for high production machining," said a company spokesperson. A speedy 2-station automatic pallet changer allows the operator to load/unload parts while machining for optimum productivity. A 40-tool automatic tool changer as a standard feature with high speed rapid feedrates of 48 m/min (1,889 IPM) X and Y, 42 m/min (1,654 IPM) Z on heavy duty 3-block, double roller LM guide ways. "Combined with stiff cast construction, the Mycenter-2XD Sparkchanger offers the benefits and reliability of Kitamura quality features and components throughout - all within a space-saving design," continued the spokesperson.

Mycenter-2XD Sparkchanger Features

Meehanite cast C-frame construction provides rigidity, durability and stability. All contact surfaces are hand scraped for precise alignment, fit and performance to allow high quality and attention to detail in the manufacturing process. Heavy duty 3-block, double roller LM guideways provide high rigidity with long-term smooth motion operation.

Standard is a dual contact, 12,000 RPM, 35 HP AC spindle system. "The high performance, efficient NRG belt drive means highly transmissible torque and power from the motor to the spindle with less vibration and noise. This provides smooth operation, reliability and stiffness to keep the machine up and running," said the spokesperson.

The Mycenter-2XD Sparkchanger offers a standard 40 tool ATC. An increase in tool storage enhances machining capability in order to maximize machining profits. The tool magazine is designed and located up and away from the machining environment with a rear loading station for easy maintenance.

High efficiency chip evacuation is provided with standard base wash system, internal chip augers and a scraper type chip conveyor, keeping the large workspace free of chips and contaminants.

The Mycenter-2XD Sparkchanger is equipped with Kitamura Arumatik-Jr. CNC Controller. "Featuring high speed machining functions, the Arumatik-Jr. offers up to 16x faster processing speeds when compared to today's conventional controls," said the spokesperson. Enhanced standard features included 675 block look-ahead, 1,280 meters memory, USB Memory interface and Ethernet I/F for faster and smoother program transfer. Additional value added features offer increased reliability in more complex part processing to simplify more demanding machining challenges.

For more information contact:

Kitamura Machinery of USA Inc.

78 E. Century Drive

Wheeling, IL 60090

847-520-7755

info@kitamura-machinery.com

www.kitamura-machinery.com

SOUTHWEST

NM

Dennis Leonard

AME, Inc.

5770 Clarkson Street, #C

Denver, CO 80216

303-922-9266

www.amerm.com

TX, OK, AR, LA

Gary Tipton

Campat Machine Tool

1700 10th Street

Plano, TX 75074

972-424-4095

www.campat.com

SOUTHEAST

GA, NC, SC

Steve Flint / Don Flint

Flint Machine Tools, Inc.

3710 Hewatt Court

Snellville, GA 30039

770-985-2626

www.flintmachine.com

FL

Robert Arthur

Arthur Machinery-Florida

5903 Johns Rd.

Tampa, FL 33634

813-887-4455

sales@arthurmachinery.com

www.arthurmachinery.com

NORTHEAST

MA, NH, VT, RI, ME, CT

Wendell Packard III

Packard Machinery Co., Inc.

504 Groton Road

P.O. Box 1618

Westford, MA 01886

978-692-3100

www.packardmachinery.com

PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, N. VA

John Watkins

JBM Technologies, Inc.

76 Vincent Circle

Ivyland, PA 18974

215-672-8878

www.jbmtechnologies.com

JBM Technologies, Inc.

(West Branch Office)

24688 US Highway 322

Cochranton, PA 16314

814-425-2505

www.jbmtechnologies.com

MIDWEST

N. OH

Jim Tipton

Tipton Machinery Company

7725 Hub Parkway

Cleveland, OH 44125

216-524-5750

www.tiptonmachinery.com

S. OH

Greg Knox

Knox Machinery, Inc.

375 Industrial Drive

Franklin, OH 45005

937-743-2641

www.knoxmachinery.com

MN, ND, SD, NE, IA

Craig Conlon

Concept Machine Tool

15625 Medina Road

Minneapolis, MN 55447

763-559-1975

www.conceptmachine.com

WI

Bob Jurack

Concept Machine Tool Wisconsin

407 Austin Circle

Delafield, WI 53018

262-646-4488

www.conceptmachine.com

N. IL

Dave Deering

Campat Machine Tool, Inc.

1760 Britannia Drive, Unit #6

Elgin, IL 60124

630-837-1145

dave@campat.com

www.campat.com

MI

Eric Harma

Methods & Equipment Associates

31731 Glendale Ave.

Livonia, MI 48150

734-293-0660

www.methods-equipment.com

N. IN

Jon Maynard

J & M Precision Products, Inc.

10645 Deme Drive, Suite A

Indianapolis, IN 46236

317-823-9900

www.jmppi.com

S. IN, KY

Mark Cox

ACI Machine Tool Sales, Inc.

2001 Foundation Drive

Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

502-839-1441

www.acimachine.com

WEST

AZ

Ray Beauregard, Jr., Owner

CNC PROS

9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 802

Peoria, AZ 85345

602-483-4414

office@cnc-pros.com

N. CA, NV (Except Las Vegas), WA, OR

Gail Hogue

Hogue Precision Machinery

1033 Bartch Road, P.O. Box 651

Patterson, CA 95363

209-892-5649

hogueprecision@aol.com

www.hogueprecision.com

S. CA, NV (Las Vegas only)

Garry Frost

Machinery Sales Co.

17253 Chestnut Street

City of Industry, CA 91748

626-581-9211

mail@mchysales.com

www.mchysales.com

CO, WY

Dennis Leonard

AME, Inc.

5770 Clarkson Street, #C

Denver, CO 80216

303-922-9266

www.amerm.com

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