Machine Comparison
DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 vs Tsugami B0125
DMG Mori vs Tsugami · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 and the Tsugami B0125 are both Swiss-type lathes for small turned parts, and both run a FANUC 32i-series control. The headline difference is bar size: the SPRINT takes 20 mm (0.8 in) bar against the B0125's Ø12 mm (0.5 in).
The DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 also has the fuller axis set, 5 linear axes and up to 2 C-axes against 5 axes on the Tsugami, and its control runs two channels. The Tsugami B0125 is faster on the back end, with a 200-12,000 rpm back spindle against the SPRINT's 10,000 rpm counter spindle. Main spindle power is level: 3 hp nominal on the SPRINT against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) on the Tsugami.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 | Tsugami B0125 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Capacity | 20 mm (0.8 in) ▲ | Ø12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Spindle Power | 3 hp (main spindle, nominal) | 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (counter spindle) | 200-12,000 rpm ▲ |
| Axes | 5 linear axes and up to 2 C-axes | 5 |
| Control | FANUC 32i with 10.4" color display; 2 control channels | Fanuc 32i-B |
Advantages
DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5
- Takes 20 mm (0.8 in) bar against Ø12 mm (0.5 in)
- 5 linear axes and up to 2 C-axes against 5 axes
- FANUC 32i control with two control channels
Tsugami B0125
- Back spindle runs to 12,000 rpm against the SPRINT's 10,000 rpm counter spindle
- Aimed at long slender pins and two-ended parts from small bar
Verdict
Bar diameter decides this pair. The DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 is the choice for parts from bar up to 20 mm (0.8 in) that need front and back machining with light cross drilling and milling, using its two control channels. The Tsugami B0125 fits shops whose parts stay within Ø12 mm (0.5 in), such as slender pins and two-ended parts, where its 12,000 rpm back spindle shortens back-working.