The Citizen A20 VIPL is a compact, high-speed Swiss-type CNC lathe, ideally suited for complex, tight-tolerance components in medical, aerospace, and connector industries. This 2008 model features a sliding headstock design with a standard 20 mm (0.787") bar capacity, extendable via certain tooling packages. The machine is fitted with an Edge C320 automatic barfeeder, enabling seamless long-run operation.

Citizen’s VIPL (Variable Intelligent Programmable Logic) architecture enhances subspindle control and simplifies part handling in complex work sequences. This unit is equipped with a back spindle long workpiece adaptor, allowing extended part pickups from the sub spindle, as well as cut-off breakage detection and the Middex tool monitoring system—a comprehensive solution for tool wear and breakage feedback.

A coolant oil flow detector ensures coolant system integrity, while the included chip conveyor and transformer provide ease of maintenance and power adaptation. With 120m of program storage tape area, the machine is ideal for complex, multi-line routines. Rigid and fast, the A20 VIPL delivers sub-10-micron repeatability with excellent thermal stability.

MakeCitizen
ModelA20 VIPL
Year2008
Product #15263
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About This Machine

Maximize precision and production efficiency with this Citizen A20 VIPL Swiss lathe, fully equipped with an Edge C320 12-foot barfeeder for continuous, lights-out machining. Designed for high-speed, high-accuracy small-part turning, the A20 delivers legendary Citizen performance with VIPL-level control, ideal for medical, aerospace, and complex precision work — all seamlessly fed for round-the-clock throughput!

**All descriptions and specifications are preliminary and must be confirmed by buyer prior to purchase.**

Live Tooling / Milling

C-Axis: Equipped With

Y-Axis: Equipped With

Live Tooling / Milling: Equipped With

Specifications

Spindle

Bar Capacity: 0.79"

Chuck Size: 6.5"

Chuck Type: Collet

Chuck Description: ER16 Collets

Spindle Bore: 0.81"

Spindle Speed: 8,000 RPM

Spindle Motor: 3.7 HP

Second Spindle

Total Spindles: 2

Sub-Spindle: Equipped With

Second Bar Capacity: 0.79"

Second Spindle Speed: 8000 RPM

Second Spindle Motor: 1.5 HP

Turret

Tool Positions: 18

Control

Control Make/Model: Fanuc CNC Control

Control Options: G-Code;Rigid Tapping;Macros

Additional Control Options: Background Editing
Canned Cycle for Threading
Corner Rounding
Number of Offsets (40)
Single Spindle Fluctuation Detection
Superimposed & Simultaneous Control
Cutoff Tool Breakage Detector
Tool Nose Radius Compensation
Spindle Sync
Canned Drilling Cycle
B-Codes
Multiple Thread Cutting
Variable Lead Threading
Direct Drawing Input

Tailstock / Steadyrest

Options

Machine Options: Transformer

Additional Machine Specs: Part Program Storage Area (120m Tape Storage)
Back Spindle Long Workpiece Adaptor
Coolant Oil Flow Detector
Cut-Off Breakage Detector
Middex Tool Monitoring System
Main Spindle Indexing (1 Deg.)
Main Spindle Full C-Axis (.001")
Back Spindle Indexing (1 Deg.)
Back Spindle Full C-Axis (.001")
Workpiece Separator
Back Spindle Air Blow Unit
Knockout
Automatic Power Off
Parameter List
One Complete Set of Manuals

Chip Removal: Chip Conveyor

Barfeeder Make/Model: Edge C320 Barfeeder