Machine Comparison
Tornos DECO 20a vs Tsugami B0125
Tornos vs Tsugami · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The Tornos DECO 20a and the Tsugami B0125 are both Swiss-type lathes in different bar classes. The DECO 20a takes bar up to 20.5 mm (0.807 in) against the B0125's Ø12 mm (0.5 in), and its main spindle is rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp).
The Tornos is also listed with up to 10 axes against 5, and runs the Tornos TB-DECO / TISIS control. The Tsugami's advantage is its back spindle, which runs 200-12,000 rpm against 10,000 RPM on the DECO 20a, and it uses a Fanuc 32i-B control. It is the smaller-capacity machine, aimed at small turned parts and slender pins.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Tornos DECO 20a | Tsugami B0125 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Capacity | 20.5 mm (0.807 in) ▲ | Ø12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Spindle Power | 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) ▲ | 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM | 200-12,000 rpm ▲ |
| Axes | Up to 10 | 5 |
| Control | Tornos TB-DECO / TISIS | Fanuc 32i-B |
Advantages
Tornos DECO 20a
- Bar capacity of 20.5 mm (0.807 in) against Ø12 mm (0.5 in)
- Main spindle rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp)
Tsugami B0125
- Back spindle to 12,000 rpm (200-12,000 rpm) against 10,000 RPM
- Fanuc 32i-B control, for shops that already program Fanuc
Verdict
For parts from bar up to 20.5 mm, or parts that need more axes and spindle power, such as bone screws, dental implants and complex connector parts, choose the Tornos DECO 20a. For small turned parts and slender pins that fit within Ø12 mm (0.5 in) bar and need fast back-working, the Tsugami B0125 covers the job with a 200-12,000 rpm back spindle and a Fanuc 32i-B control.