Machine Comparison
Citizen Cincom A20 vs Tsugami B0125
Citizen Machinery vs Tsugami · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The Citizen Cincom A20 and the Tsugami B0125 are both small Swiss-type lathes. The table compares five things: main spindle power, sub-spindle speed, live tool speed, axis count and control. The headline difference is power against speed: the Citizen has the stronger main spindle, the Tsugami the faster secondary spindles.
The Citizen Cincom A20's main spindle is rated 2.2 / 3.7 kW against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) on the Tsugami B0125, and it has 7 axes including a C-axis against 5. The Tsugami's back spindle runs from 200-12,000 rpm against the A20's maximum of 8,000 rpm, and its live tools reach 8,000 rpm against 6,000 rpm (4,500 rpm rated) on the Citizen. The Tsugami runs a Fanuc 32i-B control; the Citizen uses Citizen CNC.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Citizen Cincom A20 | Tsugami B0125 |
|---|---|---|
| Spindle Power | 2.2 / 3.7 kW ▲ | 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | Max. 8,000 rpm | 200-12,000 rpm ▲ |
| Live Tool Speed | Max. 6,000 rpm (Rating 4,500 rpm) | 8,000 rpm ▲ |
| Axes | 7 (including C-axis) | 5 |
| Control | Citizen CNC | Fanuc 32i-B |
Advantages
Citizen Cincom A20
- Main spindle rated 2.2 / 3.7 kW against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp)
- 7 axes including a C-axis against 5
Tsugami B0125
- Back spindle runs to 12,000 rpm against the A20's 8,000 rpm maximum
- Live tools reach 8,000 rpm against 6,000 rpm (4,500 rpm rated) on the Citizen
- Fanuc 32i-B control, familiar to most programmers
Verdict
Choose the Citizen Cincom A20 when main-spindle cutting sets the cycle: its 2.2 / 3.7 kW rating and 7 axes with a C-axis suit turned parts with light cross drilling and milling at both ends. Choose the Tsugami B0125 for small two-ended parts where back-working and cross-milling take much of the cycle, since its back spindle reaches 12,000 rpm and its live tools 8,000 rpm. Shops standardized on Fanuc will also find its 32i-B control familiar.