Machine Comparison
INDEX C100 vs Tsugami B0125
INDEX-Traub vs Tsugami · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The INDEX C100 and Tsugami B0125 are both Swiss-type lathes, but they are different size classes and serve different jobs. The INDEX C100 is a production machine for bar up to 42 mm (1.7 in); the Tsugami B0125 is a small-part machine for bar up to Ø12 mm (0.5 in).
The INDEX C100's main spindle is rated 25 / 29 kW against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) on the Tsugami B0125. The B0125 has the faster back spindle, 200-12,000 rpm against 7,000 rpm, and both run live tools to 8,000 rpm. The INDEX C100 needs 5,990 × 1,706 × 2,138 mm of floor space against 1,125 × 1,655 × 1,700 mm. The INDEX C100 is offered with Siemens S840D sl or FANUC Version 31i-B control; the B0125 uses a Fanuc 32i-B.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | INDEX C100 | Tsugami B0125 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Capacity | 42 mm (1.7 in) ▲ | Ø12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Spindle Power | 25 / 29 kW (100%/25% duty) ▲ | 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 7,000 rpm | 200-12,000 rpm ▲ |
| Live Tool Speed | 8,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
| Control | Siemens S840D sl / FANUC Version 31i-B | Fanuc 32i-B |
| Floor Space | 5,990 × 1,706 × 2,138 mm (L × W × H) | 1,125 × 1,655 × 1,700 mm (44.3 × 65.2 × 66.9 in) |
Advantages
INDEX C100
- 42 mm (1.7 in) bar capacity against Ø12 mm (0.5 in)
- Main spindle rated 25 / 29 kW against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp)
- Choice of Siemens S840D sl or FANUC Version 31i-B control
Tsugami B0125
- 200-12,000 rpm back spindle against 7,000 rpm, for two-ended small parts
- Much smaller footprint: 1,125 × 1,655 × 1,700 mm against 5,990 × 1,706 × 2,138 mm
Verdict
These lathes do not compete for the same parts. The INDEX C100 is for high-volume production of connectors, fittings and shaft components from bar up to 42 mm (1.7 in), where 25 / 29 kW at the main spindle supports heavier cuts. The Tsugami B0125 is for small pins and two-ended parts from bar up to Ø12 mm (0.5 in), with a 200-12,000 rpm back spindle and a far smaller 1,125 × 1,655 × 1,700 mm footprint.