This Citizen C32-VIII is a used 6-axis sliding headstock lathe — sometimes referred to as a Swiss-type lathe or sliding-head lathe — a machine type designed for the high-precision, high-productivity turning of complex small-diameter parts from bar stock. Citizen is a well-established Japanese manufacturer with a long heritage in sliding headstock CNC turning centres, supplying industries including medical device manufacturing, watchmaking, aerospace, and precision engineering.
The machine accepts bar stock up to 32 mm in diameter and achieves a maximum turning length of 320 mm. The main spindle operates across a speed range of 200 to 8,000 rpm with a power output of 3.7 to 7.5 kW, while the counter spindle — enabling simultaneous back-working operations — runs from 200 to 7,000 rpm at 1.5 to 2.7 kW. This dual-spindle arrangement allows complex parts to be completed in a single clamping cycle, reducing handling and secondary operations.
The machine's six axes provide extensive workzone coverage: X1-axis travel of 108 mm, X2-axis travel of 228 mm, Y1-axis travel of 275 mm, Z1-axis travel of 325 mm, Z2-axis travel of 130 mm, and Z3-axis travel of 410 mm. Rapid feed rate across the X, Y, and Z axes is 20 m/min. The driven turret head carries eight tool positions and accepts live tooling at spindle speeds between 200 and 5,000 rpm, permitting milling, drilling, and cross-working directly on the lathe. Control is handled by a Cincom System M6D unit, Citizen's dedicated CNC platform for this class of machine.
The package includes an IEMCA Boss 332 Evolution bar feeder, a recognised automatic bar-loading system that enables unattended or lights-out production runs, along with a parts catcher for automated component collection. The machine weighs 2,850 kg and is currently located in Italy, available in used condition from a 2005 build year.
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