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CITIZEN C16-VII
 
Flexible and Cost-effective
 
When price per part is the issue, the new Citizen C-16 can combine three tools cutting simultaneously serving both front and rear spindles. Within the machine frame, a high speed positioning X-Y tool carrying yoke is able to accommodate four rotary tools, and a perpendicular toolpost will hold six turning tools.

To complement the yoke and perpendicular tool carriers, an opposed tool post has 12 end-working positions and can be fitted with high pressure coolant supply for direction towards any tool. The opposed toolpost has six tools facing the main spindle and six towards the back spindle and can be set to provide extra turning tools if required.

Maximum cutting length is 200 mm in one chucking. However, with the optional long workpiece unit, components up to 400 mm can be machined. The main spindle is driven by a 2.2 kW motor and the sub-spindle has a 0.75 kW drive. The rotary tool drive also has a 0.75 kW, AC spindle motor giving 8,000 revs/min.

Access to the working area is easy with a single access point to the tooling area.
 
Special Features
   
  • Three tool simultaneous cutting.
  • Up to 22 tool positions ensures high flexibility and increases the ability to machine complex parts in 'one-hit'.
  • Easy access to tooling area using innovative vertical folding cover.
  • 4 rotary tools.
  • 200 mm headstock stroke with synchronised servo-driven guide brush.
  • Citizen full Windows® control system with high-speed processor.
  • Convenient operation of the machine using the fully positionable control panel.
  • Instant prove-out with program driving handwheel. Provides the operator with a safe and convenient means of proving out programs before switching to the automatic mode. This is particularly useful to newcomers to CNC operation.
  • Remote telephone diagnostics direct to machine.
  • Reduced set up time.
  • Reduced space requirements through compact construction.
  • High precision achieved through thermal stability, even in constant use.
  • The production of complex parts is simplified, cycle times are reduced.
  • Simultaneous front and back end working.

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Machine Options
   
Workpiece Conveyor This device removes the workpiece from the machine without any damage and is recommended for unattended operation.
Long Parts Adaptor Suitable for parts from 90mm to 400mm in length, this device enables the workpiece to be removed from the machine through the rear of the sub-spindle. A gripper unit discharges the component to avoid marking.
Face driven power tools

up to 3 power driven tools on the front

up to 3 power driven tools for the back

4 fixed end working tools (2 front, 2 back)

spindle speed 5000 rpm

easily convertible from driven tools to fixed tool
Rotary tool platen

This option replaces the standard drilling platen and provides 5 available positions facing both the main and sub-spindles (10 in total) of which up to 3 (in each direction) can be rotary tools.

Standard Tool Platen

Rotary Tool Platen

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Machine Axes

CNC System
   

Windows display screen features slot for PC card. The fully positionable control console enables the operator to observe the machining area and the program on the monitor at the same time. The handwheel feature provides the operator with a safe and convenient means of proving out programs prior to selecting the automatic mode. This is particularly useful to newcomers to CNC operation.

The storage and input of program data us simplified by the PC memory card slot (PCMCIA aka. PC Card).

Citizen's renowned ease of use, including the program prove-out handwheel, helps operators achieve fast changeovers.

Also uses Citizen's new High-Speed processor for even greater efficiency.

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Supporting Software Options
     
Remote monitoring and diagnostics Allows the Service Team to remotely control your machine and provide you with support via. the Internet (if your company has a suitable broadband / leased line connection).
Alarm alerting system Automatically inform designated people in your organisation if an alarm occurs on one of your Citizen machines. Up to 100 machines can be simultaneously monitored. The message delivery can be via. voice message to land-line or mobile, SMS text message to a mobile or Email. Multiple recipients can be specified for each machine. This system is ideal for those running the machine unattended overnight.
CNC Wizard Low-cost Programming Aid for Citizen machines to speed-up part-program creation. The software leads you through creation of your part-program using clear diagrams, photos and text. A simple program can be potentially be written in a matter of minutes! Full editing and communications features are built into the software along with program validation checks. Ideal for both new and experienced Citizen users.
CNC Program Editor An easy-to-use Windows-based CNC program editing system with built-in support for program transfer over RS232 and (optionally) Wireless LAN. Many support functions are included such as code templates for common processes and program validation checks.
 
Machine Layout

N.B. For guidance only - detailed footprint available on request.

 
Video Clips

Video clips of the Citizen C-Series machines can be found in our multimedia section.

 

Product Brochure

A downloadable brochure for this machine in Adobe PDF format can be found on our brochure downloads page.

 
Citizen Machinery UK Ltd, 1 Park Avenue, Bushey, WD23 2DA
Tel: 01923 691500
Fax: 01923 691599
Email: sales@citizenmachinery.co.uk
 
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Citizen Machinery UK Ltd is a company registered in England. Company Number 1174902.
Registered Office: 1 Park Avenue, Bushey, WD23 2DA
VAT Number: GB 241 0582 96