The Citizen Cincom B12E-VI is an industrial-grade CNC Lathes & Turning Centers powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Citizen Cincom B12E-VI: 12 mm bar Swiss-type lathe with 12,000 rpm spindle, back spindle, gang rotary tools at 4,500 rpm and 16 tool positions.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Citizen (Japan) |
| Machine Type | CNC Lathes & Turning Centers |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | Standard |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 1,150 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Maximum Machining Diameter | 12 mm dia. |
| Maximum Machining Length | 135 mm/chuck(R.G.B. in use 60 mm/chuck) |
| Maximum Drilling Diameter For Main Spindle | 6 mm dia. |
| Maximum Front Tapping Diameter Tap Die | M6 |
| Main Spindle Through Hole Diameter | 20 mm dia. |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (R.G.B. 8,000 rpm) |
| Maximum Drilling Diameter For Rotary Tool | 5 mm dia. |
| Maximum Tapping Diameter For Rotary Tool | M4 |
| Spindle Speed Of The Gang Rotary Tool | 4,500 rpm |
| Maximum Chuck Diameter Of Back Spindle | 12 mm dia. |
| Maximum Protrusion Length Of The Back Spindle Workpiece | 30 mm |
| Maximum Drilling Diameter In Back Machining Process | 5 mm dia. |
| Maximum Tapping Diameter In Back Machining Process | M3 |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm |
| Number Of Tools To Be Mounted | 16 |
| Tool Size Turning Tool | 10 Sq.×120 mm or 60 mm |
| Tool Size Sleeve | 19.05 mm dia.(Option:20 mm dia.) |
| Rapid Feed Rate X Axis | 21 m/min |
| Rapid Feed Rate Y Axis | 21 m/min |
| Rapid Feed Rate Z Axis | 15 m/min |
| Rapid Feed Rate A2 Axis | 15 m/min |
| Motors For Spindle Drive | 2.2/3.7 kW |
| Motors For Tool Spindle Drive | 0.5 kW |
| Motors For Back Spindle Drive | 1.0 kW |
| Motors For Cutting Coolant Oil | 0.18 kW |
| Power Requirement | 5.2 kVA |
| Load Operation Average Power | 4 kVA |
| Center Height | 1,000 mm |
| Machine Weight | 1,150 kg |
Our best estimate for the Citizen Cincom B12E-VI is $100,000 - $170,000. This is an estimate for a swiss-type lathes in this class, not a quote from Citizen Machinery; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/citizen-cincom-b12e-vi#price; the request is passed to Citizen Machinery or an authorised dealer.
The B12E-VI adds gang rotary tools, rated for 5 mm drilling and M4 tapping at 4,500 rpm on a 0.5 kW motor, and mounts 16 tools rather than 13. Both have the 12 mm bar capacity, the 12,000 rpm main spindle and the 12 mm back spindle chuck at 6,000 rpm, and both weigh 1,150 kg.
Citizen rates the gang rotary tools for drilling up to 5 mm diameter and tapping up to M4, at a maximum of 4,500 rpm. The tool spindle motor is 0.5 kW. That covers cross holes, tapped side holes and small flats on 12 mm parts, while larger milled features will be slow.
Bar size decides it. The Cincom B16E-VI takes 16 mm bar and a 16 mm back spindle chuck, with a 10,000 rpm main spindle. The B12E-VI is limited to 12 mm but runs to 12,000 rpm, which helps cutting speed on the smallest diameters. The rotary tool ratings and tool count are listed the same for both.
The maximum machining length per chucking drops from 135 mm to 60 mm, and the main spindle maximum drops from 12,000 rpm to the bracketed R.G.B. speed in Citizen's table. The other limits in the table, such as front drilling to 6 mm and tapping to M6, are given without an R.G.B. qualifier.
