Goodway SW-42

Q: How much does the Goodway SW-42 cost?

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Specs verified 2026-10-04 · goodwaycnc.com Updated 2026-10-04

Goodway SW-42 series max. performance swiss turning centers (SW-42)

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Power

5.5 kW (7.4 hp) (cont.)

max machining diameter

Ø42

max turning length per chuck

180 mm (7.1 in) / 110 mm (4.3 in) (bush / bushless)

od tools

5; 6

od tool shank size

□ 20 mm (0.8 in); □ 20 mm (0.8 in) × 1 / □ 16 mm (0.6 in) × 5

How much does the Goodway SW-42 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Goodway SW-42 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Goodway SW-42 is the large-bar machine in the SW Swiss-type series, with Ø42 of machining diameter through the guide bush and a 6,000 rpm spindle rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) continuous and 7.5 kW (10.1 hp) for 30 min. Goodway aims it at medium-sized workpieces and heavy cuts for a sliding-head lathe.

One mechanical detail supports that claim. The collet is closed by a rotary hydraulic cylinder, which the maker says provides ample clamping force for heavy cutting; many Swiss machines of smaller size clamp by other means. Stroke per chucking is 180 mm (7.1 in) with the guide bush and 110 mm (4.3 in) bushless. The bushless figure is long by Swiss standards, which makes bushless running practical for a wide range of parts.

Goodway prints two tooling layouts for the model. One has 5 O.D. tools, all on 20 mm (0.8 in) square shanks. The other has 6 O.D. tools, one on a 20 mm shank and five on 16 mm (0.6 in) shanks. Either way there are 5 I.D. tools in ER20 sleeves and from 4 to 10 cross live tools at 6,000 rpm. Hobbing, slotting and thread whirling holders can be mounted as needed.

Behind the cut-off, the sub-spindle chucks Ø42 mm (1.7 in), runs to 6,000 rpm and is rated 3.7 kW (5.0 hp) continuous, 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) for 30 min. Its ZB axis rapids at up to 30 m/min. on linear guideways. Four rear-end tools at 5,000 rpm complete the D variation. No Y2-axis is offered here; that is found on the SW-32II and SK-38.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Machining Diameter	Ø42
Max Turning Length per Chuck	180 mm (7.1 in) / 110 mm (4.3 in) (bush / bushless)
OD Tools	5; 6
OD Tool Shank Size	□ 20 mm (0.8 in); □ 20 mm (0.8 in) × 1 / □ 16 mm (0.6 in) × 5
ID Tools	5
ID Tool Sleeve Size	ER20
Cross Live Tools	4 ~ 10
Cross Live Tool Speed	6,000 rpm
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	5.5 kW (7.4 hp) (cont.)
Spindle Power 30 Min	7.5 kW (10.1 hp) (30 min.)
Back Max Chucking Diameter	Ø42 mm (1.7 in)
Back Max Length for Front Ejection	110 mm (4.3 in)
Rear End Tools	4
Rear End Tool Speed	5,000 rpm
Sub Spindle Speed Max	6,000 rpm
Sub Spindle Power	3.7 kW (5.0 hp) (cont.)
Sub Spindle Power 30 Min	5.5 kW (7.4 hp) (30 min.)
Guide Bush Design	Bush / Bushless

Specifications sourced from goodwaycnc.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Rotary hydraulic cylinder clamping, which Goodway relates to heavy cutting
110 mm (4.3 in) of turning length per chucking even without the guide bush
From 4 to 10 cross live tools at 6,000 rpm
Sub-spindle chucks the full Ø42 mm (1.7 in) and is rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) for 30 min.
Holders for hobbing, slotting and thread whirling can be fitted

Limitations

Guide bush stroke is 180 mm (7.1 in), shorter than on the SW-32II
Rear-end tools are limited to 4, at 5,000 rpm
No Y2-axis or B-axis variation is listed
Spindle speed of 6,000 rpm is low for small-diameter work

Best For

Bar parts near the top of the Swiss range, up to Ø42 mm (1.7 in) at the sub-spindle Short parts run bushless to save remnant Connector, fitting and shaft work with polygon or thread whirling operations

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the capacity of the SW-42?

Maximum machining diameter is Ø42. Turning length per chucking is 180 mm (7.1 in) with the guide bush or 110 mm (4.3 in) bushless. The sub-spindle chucks Ø42 mm (1.7 in) and ejects parts up to 110 mm (4.3 in) long from the front.

02 Why does the SW-42 table show two tooling options?

Goodway lists two columns under the SW-42 name. One has 5 O.D. tools on 20 mm (0.8 in) square shanks. The other has 6 O.D. tools: one on a 20 mm shank and five on 16 mm (0.6 in) shanks. All other figures are identical.

03 What are the spindle ratings of the SW-42?

The main spindle runs to 6,000 rpm and is rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) continuous and 7.5 kW (10.1 hp) for 30 min. The sub-spindle also runs to 6,000 rpm, at 3.7 kW (5.0 hp) continuous and 5.5 kW (7.4 hp) for 30 min.

04 Can the SW-42 run without a guide bush?

Yes. Goodway calls it a hybrid guide bush design that can be switched between guide bush and bushless modes to suit production. In bushless mode each chucking gives 110 mm (4.3 in) of turning length.