Amada TECHSTER 64

$100,000 - $170,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

nc control

Simultaneous 2-axis + 1 axis

max chuck size

600 x 400 x 100 mm (23.6 x 15.7 x 3.9 in)

traverse travel

780 mm (30.7 in)

cross travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

vertical travel

500 mm (19.7 in)

wheel spindle power

3.7 kW

Overview

The Amada TECHSTER 64 is a medium-duty CNC precision surface grinder positioned as a non-hydraulic ECO model that uses ball screw-driven table systems instead of traditional hydraulic reciprocation. This eliminates hydraulic fluid, associated maintenance, and heat generation while providing accurate table motion at variable speeds.

The TECHSTER 64 features simultaneous 2-axis plus 1-axis NC control with a 600 x 400 mm maximum chuck size. Axis travels span 780 mm (traverse), 450 mm (cross), and 500 mm (vertical). The 3.7 kW wheel spindle drives grinding wheels up to 355 x 38-50 x 127 mm -- the same wheel capacity as the larger TECHSTER 84 and 104.

The ball screw drive with direct drive on all axes allows programming any traverse speed within the machine’s range, optimizing grinding parameters for different materials. Unlike hydraulic drives at fixed reciprocation speeds, the ball screw system provides full variable-speed capability.

Available in standard and 64S variants. New systems typically price between $100,000 and $170,000, the most accessible in the TECHSTER lineup.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Nc Control	Simultaneous 2-axis + 1 axis
Max Chuck Size	600 x 400 x 100 mm (23.6 x 15.7 x 3.9 in)
Traverse Travel	780 mm (30.7 in)
Cross Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Vertical Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Wheel Spindle Power	3.7 kW
Grinding Wheel Size	355 x 38-50 x 127 mm
Drive System	Traverse
Design	Non-hydraulic ECO model
Model	TECHSTER 64
Nc Control Axis	Simultaneous 2 Axis + 1 Axis
Maximum Chuck Size	600 x 400 x 100
Travels	780/450/500
Wheel Spindle	3.7
Wheel Spindle Grinding Wheel Size	∅355 x 38 ~ 50 x ∅127
Cross	Ball Screw Drive & Direct Drive
Vertical	Ball Screw Drive & Direct Drive

Specifications sourced from amadamca.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Non-hydraulic ECO design eliminates hydraulic fluid, maintenance, and heat generation
Ball screw table provides variable-speed reciprocation unlike fixed-speed hydraulic systems
Same 355 mm wheel capacity as larger TECHSTER 84/104
Most accessible price point in the TECHSTER lineup
3.7 kW spindle adequate for precision surface grinding on hardened steels
500 mm vertical travel is the most generous in the TECHSTER series

Limitations

Smaller 600 x 400 mm table vs TECHSTER 84 (800 x 400 mm)
Lower spindle power (3.7 kW vs 7.5 kW) means slower heavy roughing
Medium-duty precision not suitable for ultra-precision work
No published spindle speed specifications

Best For

Shops upgrading from manual surface grinders at the most accessible TECHSTER price Environmentally conscious tool rooms preferring non-hydraulic designs Small-to-medium tool rooms grinding tooling up to 600 x 400 mm Die maintenance for routine surface grinding of replacement tooling Shops valuing variable-speed table reciprocation for optimizing grinding parameters

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What makes it an ECO model?

Ball screw-driven table instead of hydraulic systems. Eliminates hydraulic fluid, reduces maintenance, prevents heat buildup.

02 TECHSTER 64 vs 84?

Smaller table (600 x 400 mm vs 800 x 400 mm), lower power (3.7 kW vs 7.5 kW), shorter traverse (780 vs 1,000 mm). Non-hydraulic ECO design. Costs $100K-$170K vs $120K-$200K.

03 64 vs 64S?

Both available. The S designation typically indicates specification differences or enhancements, though detailed comparisons are not publicly available.

04 Suitable for production grinding?

Designed for precision tool room work rather than high-volume production. CNC control provides consistent results, but throughput-focused work may need larger machines.