Citizen Machinery CNC Auctions

Citizen Machinery holds one of the world's top market shares in CNC automatic lathes, built on more than 60 years of precision engineering excellence. The company's heritage dates back to 1930, when it applied micron-scale tolerances developed for watchmaking to industrial CNC equipment.

Acquiring Citizen CNC lathes at auction provides substantial savings whilst supporting sustainable manufacturing. Contact Antony Reed on 07379 430119 to discuss available equipment.

Types of Citizen Machinery CNC Equipment

Citizen operates two distinct product lines addressing different machining requirements.

Citizen CNC sliding head lathes

Citizen CNC sliding head lathes (Cincom brand) specialise in long, thin workpieces with high length-to-diameter ratios. Bar capacity ranges from 1mm to 38mm. The sliding headstock moves through a guide bushing supporting material within 1-3mm of the cutting tool, eliminating vibration.

Models include the L20 (20mm industry standard), L32 (32mm versatile) and flagship M32. Patented LFV chip-breaking technology is available across the range.

Citizen CNC fixed head equipment

Citizen CNC fixed head equipment (Miyano brand) focuses on short, thicker workpieces requiring substantial material removal, with bar capacities reaching 80mm. The fixed headstock provides exceptional rigidity for automotive components and hydraulic parts. The BNE, BNX, ABX and ANX series offer varying capacities.

Advantages of Citizen Machinery CNC Equipment

• Precision engineering heritage – Micron-scale tolerances transferred from watchmaking ensure exceptional accuracy across demanding applications
• Patented LFV chip-breaking technology – Game-changing innovation launched in 2018 oscillates tools by tens of microns to break swarf automatically, providing superior chip control for stainless steel, aluminium and copper whilst reducing tool wear
• Ease of programming – Users consistently rate Citizen machines superior to Tornos, Star and Tsugami, with Mitsubishi touchscreen controls eliminating repetitive tasks and synchronised control reducing non-cutting idle time by up to 40 per cent
• Exceptional parts availability – Overnight spare parts delivery capability exists in most markets, a frequently cited advantage over competitor brands
• Lower maintenance requirements – Reduced downtime and operating costs compared to alternatives
• World market leadership – Top market share holder in CNC automatic lathes, with European deliveries exceeding 1,000 units annually

Options for Acquiring Citizen Machinery CNC Equipment

You can choose between purchasing new machinery or acquiring pre-owned equipment through auctions.

Buying new provides the latest technology with a full manufacturer's warranty and comprehensive training. Extended lead times typically span several months, with premium pricing reflecting the latest innovations.

Buying at auction delivers cost savings of 40 to 60 per cent. Faster acquisition enables procurement within days, and access to equipment from fleet renewals provides opportunities to acquire discontinued models.

Eddisons Asset Auctions combines these advantages with more than 180 years of experience. Our specialist CNC machinery team provides pre-sale viewing appointments, with multiple sales routes including tender sales.

Why Buy Through Eddisons Asset Auctions

Our expertise combines accredited valuers with specialist CNC knowledge. Past clients rate us highly for professionalism and transparency, and our nationwide network connects buyers with equipment across the UK.

Our machine brokerage services enable the sourcing of specific Citizen models not currently listed, and we provide confidential service for sellers requiring discretionary asset disposal.

Talk to us about your Citizen Machinery requirements

We regularly feature Citizen machinery in our auctions, sourced from manufacturers, facility closures and fleet renewals. Browse our current listings to view available equipment.

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