Selectable modules provide user functions for latest Citizen Cincom L20

Citizen Machinery has extended its modular build concept for the mid-range Cincom L-Series CNC sliding-head mill-turn centre range by introducing into the UK three variants of the L20. Each machine introduces selectable modules to provide user functions able to cater for workpieces from up to 20 or 25 mm bar size.

The latest L20 range is available as a standard 5-axis Type-VIII with 37 tool positions. A mid-specification Type-X has 44 tool positions and the additional flexibility created by a -Y2 axis for the back spindle, while a 7-axis Type-XII also has a programmable, swivelling 135° B axis.

In addition to a back toolpost, the machines incorporate independent opposite and gang toolposts that create tandem tool motion to the machine’s overlapping process capability.

The main spindle is powered by a 3.7 kW, 10,000 rpm motor, while the back spindle offers 1.5 kW, 8,000 rpm.