2000 Citizen Cincom L520-VII

2000 Citizen Cincom L520-VII | 20mm | Y-Axis | Live Tooling | Iemca 3m Bar Feed

2000 Citizen Cincom L520-VII CNC Sliding Head Lathe with Iemca 3M Magazine Bar Feed

Proven Swiss-Type Precision Engineering

Available now, this Citizen Cincom L520-VII is a highly capable 20mm CNC sliding head lathe designed for the efficient production of complex precision turned components. Built by one of the most respected names in Swiss-type machining, the L520-VII combines reliability, accuracy and productivity in a compact manufacturing cell. Equipped with an Iemca 3-metre automatic bar feeder, this machine is ideally suited to continuous production environments requiring minimal operator intervention.

The Citizen L520-VII has earned a reputation throughout the precision engineering sector for its robust construction, exceptional accuracy and ability to produce intricate turned parts with outstanding repeatability. Even today, these machines remain a popular choice amongst subcontract manufacturers producing components for the medical, aerospace, electronics, defence and automotive industries. (Swiss CNC⁠)

Key Features

* Year: 2000
* Model: Citizen Cincom L520-VII
* CNC Control: Mitsubishi Meldas 600
* Maximum Bar Capacity: 20mm
* Sliding Headstock Design
* Main & Sub Spindle Configuration
* Y-Axis Capability
* C-Axis Control
* Live Tooling Capability
* Maximum Spindle Speed: Up to 10,000 rpm
* Multi-Axis Simultaneous Machining
* Iemca 3-Metre Automatic Magazine Bar Feeder
* Suitable for Long and Complex Components

The machine’s sliding headstock design provides exceptional support for long, slender workpieces, allowing higher machining accuracy and improved surface finishes compared with conventional fixed-head lathes. Citizen’s renowned Cincom platform enables multiple machining operations to be performed simultaneously, reducing cycle times and maximising productivity. (Swiss CNC⁠)

Production Benefits

The inclusion of Y-axis and C-axis functionality allows complex milling, drilling, cross-working and off-centre machining operations to be completed in a single cycle. Combined with live tooling and sub-spindle capability, secondary operations can often be eliminated, significantly reducing handling costs and improving part consistency.

The Iemca 3-metre magazine bar feeder provides extended unattended running, making the machine particularly attractive for manufacturers looking to increase spindle utilisation and reduce labour costs.

Ideal Applications

The Citizen L520-VII is particularly suited to the manufacture of:

* Medical components
* Aerospace fittings
* Hydraulic and pneumatic parts
* Electrical connectors
* Automotive precision components
* Defence and instrumentation parts
* High-volume subcontract machining

A Cost-Effective Entry into Swiss-Type Manufacturing

For manufacturers looking to expand their sliding head capacity without the investment associated with a new machine, the Citizen L520-VII represents exceptional value. Combining proven Japanese engineering, reliable Mitsubishi control technology and automatic bar loading capability, this machine remains a productive and dependable solution for precision turned part production.

Available Now

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