What to Look for When Buying a Used Miyano
Miyano machines are built to Japanese production standards with a reputation for high rigidity, long service life, and accuracy retention.
Inspect spindle, bearings, and rigidity. Miyano's core advantage is thick-walled spindle construction with large-diameter double-row cylindrical roller bearings paired with angular-contact ball bearings. Test main spindle runout cold and after warm-up. On 2-spindle machines, verify sub-spindle handoff accuracy and synchronization. Listen for bearing noise across the RPM range.
Check slideways, gibs, and ways. Miyano uses hand-scraped slideways and box ways on most models, delivering excellent surface contact and long life. Inspect way surfaces for wear patterns or scoring. Measure backlash on all axes. On 2-turret machines (BNE, ABX, BND), verify both turrets index smoothly and hold position under load.
Verify the control platform. Most Miyano machines run Fanuc controls: 0i-TD and 0i-TF on BNA-series, 18i-TB on mid-generation BNE/BNJ, 31i-Model A on ABX, and 32i-B on current production. Select newer models ship with Mitsubishi M730VS. Verify control version and whether options like rigid tapping, C-axis contouring, and multi-path programming are enabled.
Inspect turrets, live tooling, and bar feeders. Cycle every station on every turret. On live-tooling models (BNA-42GTY, BNE-MSY, ABX-SYY), verify smooth live-tool drive and tool-holder condition. If the machine ships with a bar feeder, verify serial-matched operation.
Miyano BNA Series (Fixed-Headstock Bar Turning)
The BNA-42 family is Miyano's most widely traded current-production lathe. The BNA-42S2 offers 1-5/8" bar capacity, sub-spindle, 8-station live-tooling turret, and box ways with the Fanuc 0i-TD control. The BNA-42DHY3 adds Y-axis on the main turret plus a 6-station sub-turret for overlap processing with the Fanuc 0i-TF control. The BNA-42GTY, BNA-42MSY, and BNA-42SY provide 2-spindle rigid configurations with Y-axis capability.
Miyano BNC, BND & BNJ Series
The BNC series (BNC-20, BNC-34, BNC-42) is a classic 2-axis 8-tool servo-driven production line. Legacy BNC-34C and BNC-34T slant-bed CNC lathes remain in active service. The BND-51 is a 4-axis 2-spindle 12-tool machine with a 6-station sub turret. The BNJ-42/51 combines 12-tool main and 4-tool sub turrets. The BNJ-51SY6 adds 6-axis configuration with Y-axis on the Fanuc 32i-B control.
Miyano BNE, BNX, ABX & ANX Series
The BNE-42/51 delivers 3-axis 2-spindle 12-tool configuration. The BNE-51MSY adds Y-axis for off-center milling. The BNE-51MYY and BNE-65MYY add dual Y-axis with 24-tool capacity. The ABX-51SYY and ABX-64SYY deliver 2-spindle 2-turret Y-axis with larger bar capacity. The ANX-42SYY is Miyano's newest premium platform for one-chucking production.
How to Sell Your Used Miyano
Miyano lathes hold strong resale value thanks to Japanese build quality, Citizen group parts support, and steady demand from automotive, hydraulic, and medical production shops.
Resell CNC buys used Miyano machines nationwide, every model.
- Contact us, call (844) 478-8181 or email sales@resellcnc.com.
- Free appraisal within 24 hours, no obligation.
- Accept the offer, we handle rigging, transport, and logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions About Used Miyano Machines
Is Miyano the same as Citizen?
Miyano and Citizen Machinery merged in January 2011 and now operate as Citizen Machinery Miyano Co., Ltd. Both brands are marketed separately: Miyano covers fixed-headstock lathes for short, thicker parts, while Citizen Cincom covers sliding-headstock (Swiss-type) lathes for long, thin parts.
Are used Miyano lathes reliable?
Yes. Miyano is widely regarded as one of the most durable fixed-headstock lathe builders. Hand-scraped slideways, thick-walled spindles, and adjustable gibs contribute to exceptional accuracy retention over 15 to 20+ years of production service.
What CNC control does Miyano use?
Fanuc dominates the lineup: 0i-TD and 0i-TF on BNA, 18i-TB on mid-generation BNE/BNJ, 31i-Model A on ABX, and 32i-B on newer production. Select machines ship with Mitsubishi M730VS.
What is the difference between BNA, BNE, and ABX?
BNA is the core single-turret family with Y-axis and sub-spindle options. BNE adds a second turret for 2-spindle 2-turret production with Y-axis variants. ABX adds larger bar capacity (up to 64 mm) on the 2-spindle 2-turret platform with simultaneous Y-axis.
Are Miyano parts still available?
Yes. Citizen Machinery Miyano supports parts and service through Marubeni Citizen-Cincom and authorized partners for most machines in active use, including legacy ANC and BNC series.
What Miyano models hold their value best?
BNA-42S2, BNA-42DHY3, BNA-42GTY, BNE-51SY, BNE-65MYY, ABX-64SYY, and ANX-42SYY hold strong resale values. Machines with live tooling, Y-axis, sub-spindle, and documented service records command premiums.
Does Resell CNC offer financing on used Miyano machines?
Yes. Resell CNC offers flexible financing options. Call (844) 478-8181 to discuss terms.
How do I sell my used Miyano?
Contact Resell CNC at (844) 478-8181 or sales@resellcnc.com. We buy every Miyano model nationwide. Free appraisal within 24 hours.