Citizen Machinery UK, based in Hertfordshire, has announced plans to host an Open House on April 8 and 9, 2025, at its Bushey headquarters and showroom. The event will showcase the company’s latest developments in automated machining technology and offer a hands-on look at cutting-edge solutions for the UK and Ireland markets. Citizen Machinery UK, the supplier of Cincom sliding-head and Miyano fixed-head turn-mill centres from its Japanese parent company, is renowned for configuring complex machining cells that incorporate automation, laser cutting, and specialized software.
The highlight of the Open House will be the UK launch of the third-generation Cincom L20 sliding-head lathe, a model that has been a best-seller in the industry. The upgraded L20 features platen-type tooling, front and rear toolposts, and will be available in five variants, including a top model with or without a B-axis automatic tool changer. Both variants support simultaneous five-axis control, enabling the execution of intricate machining cycles. Notably, the L20 retains Citizen Machinery’s unique LFV (Low Frequency Vibration) function, which improves chip-breaking, especially when working with soft or malleable materials.
Attendees will also be introduced to Alkart Wizard 2025, Citizen Machinery’s CNC lathe programming software. For the first time, the software will include a CAD/CAM Toolpath Import function, in addition to its intuitive user interface, step-by-step guidance, and a built-in library of machining processes, code examples, and reference materials.
Live demonstrations will feature an automated Miyano BNA-42SY5, now available with LFV chip-breaking. This machine will showcase the potential for unattended machining and illustrate how automation can streamline production processes.
In addition to the product demonstrations, visitors will learn about Citizen Machinery’s Eco II suite, a set of energy-saving features designed to optimize power consumption, reduce compressed air usage, and lower CO2 emissions. The Eco II system allows operators to monitor and analyze energy usage patterns, helping to ensure machines run at peak efficiency. A touchscreen Eco Monitor will be on display, offering real-time, graphical data on power consumption and regeneration.