Traub TX52

$280,000 - $420,000 Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

Rapid Traverse

30 m/min (X, Z)

Max Turn Length

500 mm (19.69 in)

max bar capacity

52 mm (2.047 in)

max turning diameter

100 mm (3.94 in)

main spindle speed

6,500 RPM

sub spindle speed

6,500 RPM

Overview

The Traub TX52 is a CNC turning center from the Traub division of INDEX-Traub, designed for productive precision turning and live tooling operations on components up to 52mm bar diameter. The TX series represents Traub's core CNC turning platform—combining the precision and build quality of the INDEX-Traub engineering tradition with a practical, accessible design optimized for the contract manufacturing and medium-complexity production environment.

Traub's historical strength in Swiss-type and CNC automatic lathes informs the TX52's design emphasis on precision, reliability, and efficient tooling systems. The machine features a gang-type or turret tooling configuration (depending on configuration), live tooling capability for cross-drilling, milling, and threading operations, and a robust spindle designed for the range of materials and part sizes encountered in contract manufacturing—from aluminum and brass to stainless steel and titanium.

The TX52 serves shops whose part requirements exceed simple turning but don't justify the investment of a full turn-mill machining center. With live tooling and a practical axis complement, the TX52 completes a broad range of medium-complexity parts including flanged components, multi-feature shafts, threaded fittings, and precision housings in a single setup. The machine's Siemens or Fanuc control options (depending on configuration) provide programming familiarity for operators transitioning from other CNC turning platforms.

For contract manufacturers, job shops, and dedicated component producers in the 52mm turning class who need reliable, precise turning with live tooling capability without the complexity overhead of full turn-mill machining centers, the TX52 delivers the Traub engineering heritage in an accessible, productivity-focused package.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Bar Capacity	52 mm (2.047 in)
Max Turning Diameter	100 mm (3.94 in)
Max Turning Length	500 mm (19.69 in)
Main Spindle Speed	6,500 RPM
Sub Spindle Speed	6,500 RPM
Live Tool Speed	8,000 RPM
Number Of Axes	5 (X, Z, Y, C1, C2 with sub-spindle)
Turret Stations	12
Y Axis Stroke	±40 mm
CNC Control	Siemens 840D sl
Rapid Traverse Rate	30 m/min (X, Z)
Machine Weight	6,500 kg (14,330 lb)
Floor Space	3.5 m × 2.0 m
Guest Name	Dietary Restriction
David	None
Bob	None
Nancy	None
Mary	Vegetarian
Formula	Formula Output
Index	3
Goal	Formula
Find Marys Dietary Restriction	=INDEX(A1:D6, MATCH("Mary", A1:A6, 0), MATCH("Dietary Restriction", A1:D1, 0))
Find Who Is At Table Number 2	=INDEX(A1:D6, MATCH(2, D1:D6, 0), MATCH("Guest Name", A1:D1, 0))

Specifications sourced from index-group.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

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Best For

Contract manufacturers producing medium-complexity precision parts in the 32-52mm diameter range requiring live tooling and Y-axis Job shops handling diverse precision turning requirements where Traub quality and Siemens control are valued by quality-conscious customers Precision industrial component manufacturers producing fittings, connectors, and shafts requiring turning and milling in a single setup Medical device suppliers machining device bodies, housings, and instrument components in the 52mm class Aerospace suppliers producing precision turned and milled components where quality and dimensional consistency are paramount Operations upgrading from standard CNC turning centers and seeking higher precision, longer machine life, and live tooling capability

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the Traub TX52 price?

A new Traub TX52 typically ranges from approximately $280,000 to $420,000 depending on configuration, live tooling package, and sub-spindle options. The premium over standard Japanese-built turning centers reflects Traub's German engineering, precision construction, and longer expected machine life.

02 How does the Traub TX52 differ from an INDEX C200?

The INDEX C200 is a full 5-axis turn-mill machining center with B-axis milling spindle for simultaneous 5-axis contouring. The TX52 is a CNC turning center with live tooling and Y-axis—capable and precise, but without the C200's B-axis simultaneous machining capability. The TX52 is appropriate for parts that don't require compound-angle features; the C200 for more complex simultaneous machining requirements.

03 What control does the Traub TX52 use?

The Traub TX52 uses the Siemens 840D sl, consistent with INDEX-Traub's standardization on Siemens across its product range. This provides a consistent programming environment for shops operating multiple INDEX-Traub machines and access to the broad Siemens programming and support ecosystem.

04 Is the TX52 suitable for titanium and stainless steel?

Yes. The TX52's robust construction, adequate spindle torque, and live tooling capability handle titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) and stainless steel (303, 316L) routinely in medical, aerospace, and industrial applications. Appropriate tooling selection and cutting parameter optimization are important for these materials.

05 What is the history of the Traub brand within INDEX-Traub?

Traub is a historic German machine tool brand, originally operating independently as J.G. Weisser Söhne and then Traub, before becoming part of the INDEX-Traub group. The Traub designation within the INDEX-Traub portfolio distinguishes Swiss-type, CNC automatic, and turning machine products that carry the Traub heritage, while INDEX machines are typically the multi-spindle and turn-mill platforms.