2008 Citizen Cincom M332-III

2008 Citizen Cincom M332-III, Iemca 3m Magazine Bar Feeder, High Pressure Coolant, Absolent Mist Extraction, Driven Tooling, Serviced by Citizen.

2008 Citizen M332-III Sliding Head CNC Lathe with Iemca Boss Barfeed

The Citizen M332-III is a highly capable, production-proven sliding head lathe designed for complex, high-precision components in demanding subcontract and OEM environments. This 2008 example is offered with a strong tooling package and automation support, making it an excellent turnkey solution for immediate production.

Machine Overview

Built around Citizen’s proven Cincom architecture, the M332-III delivers exceptional rigidity, thermal stability, and simultaneous machining capability across multiple axes. The machine is ideally suited for medium to complex turned parts, particularly where cycle time optimisation and unattended running are critical.

Paired with an Iemca Boss barfeed, this package ensures reliable material handling and extended autonomous operation.

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Tooling Specification

This machine is supplied with a versatile tooling setup, enabling a wide range of operations straight away:

Driven Turret Tooling

* Cross drilling / milling: 2 off
* Face drilling / tapping (Z-axis): 6 off
* Slitting saw with arbor: 1 off

The driven tooling configuration allows for efficient cross and face operations, reducing secondary processes and improving part accuracy.

Static Turret Tooling

* Turning toolholders: 4 off
* Drilling holders: 3 off

A solid complement of static tooling ensures stable and repeatable turning and axial drilling operations.

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Automation & Handling

* Gantry Unloader – Enables automated part removal, supporting lights-out production and reducing manual intervention.
* Parts Basket (1 off) – Convenient collection system for finished components.

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Coolant & Extraction Systems

* Cool Blaster High Pressure Coolant – Delivers consistent high-pressure coolant directly to the cutting zone, improving chip evacuation, extending tool life, and enabling more aggressive cutting parameters.
* Absolent Mist Control System – Efficiently extracts and filters coolant mist, maintaining a clean working environment and supporting compliance with modern shopfloor standards.

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Key Benefits

* Proven Citizen sliding head technology for high-precision work
* Strong driven tooling capability for complex part production
* Integrated barfeed and gantry for automated, unattended running
* High-pressure coolant for improved performance and tool life
* Effective mist extraction for operator safety and cleanliness

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Ideal Applications

* Precision turned components
* Medical, aerospace, and automotive parts
* High-volume subcontract machining
* Complex small-to-medium diameter parts

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Summary

This 2008 Citizen M332-III represents a well-equipped, production-ready solution combining flexibility, automation, and reliability. With its comprehensive tooling package, barfeed integration, and auxiliary systems, it offers excellent value for manufacturers seeking to increase capacity or bring complex work in-house.