Mazak SYNCREX 38/9

Est. $320,000 - $450,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · mazak.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

8,000 rpm

Tool Capacity

39 tools

Max Turn Length

12.59 in (320 mm)

max turning diameter

Ø1.5 in (38 mm)

spindle power intermittent

7.5 kW (10 HP) (40% ED)

sub spindle speed

8,000 rpm

How much does the Mazak SYNCREX 38/9 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$320,000 - $450,000

Our best estimate for a swiss-type lathe in this class — not a quote from Yamazaki Mazak. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Mazak SYNCREX 38/9 is the Ø1.5 in (38 mm) Swiss-type lathe with B-axis tools. Mazak's table lists them 3 / 3 for main and sub, inside a total of 39 tools. Maximum turning length is 12.59 in (320 mm), and the main and sub spindle both reach 8,000 rpm with 7.5 kW (10 HP) (40% ED) each.

B-axis tools are the positions for work that is neither square to the bar nor in line with it: an angled cross hole, a chamfered port, an inclined flat or slot. With three of them serving the main spindle and three the sub spindle, such a feature can be cut at whichever end of the part it sits, before or after pick-off, instead of in a fixture on another machine. The table gives no swivel range and no speed for these tools. Check both against the angles and tool sizes the part needs before treating a feature as covered.

The remaining rows are 8 OD tools, 4 cross live tools, 8 back-working tools and 5 end-working tools, with boring bar holders at 4 / 4 for main and sub. Eight OD positions is the row to watch. A 38 mm part with many diameters, grooves and threads can use them up, and there is little slack for sister tooling on a long unattended run. Lay out the OD tools for the hardest part first.

Within the size, the SYNCREX 38/8 lists 36 tools and the SYNCREX 38/7 lists 27 tools on the same bar capacity, turning length and 8,000 rpm spindles. The SYNCREX 38/9X has the same 39 tools as this model.

All six linear axes, X, Y, Z, X2, Y2 and Z2, rapid at 1,378 ipm (35 m/min). The machine stands 78.9 in (2,004 mm) high on a 52 in (1,321 mm) × 99.2 in (2,520 mm) footprint, width by depth, quoted with the MAZATROL SmoothSt control. There is no weight row in Mazak's table for this model.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	Ø1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Turning Length	12.59 in (320 mm)
Max Spindle Speed	8,000 rpm
Spindle Power Intermittent	7.5 kW (10 HP) (40% ED)
Sub Spindle Speed	8,000 rpm
Sub Spindle Power Intermittent	7.5 kW (10 HP) (40% ED)
Tool Capacity	39 tools
Turret OD	8
Turret Cross Live Tool	4
Turret Back Working	8
Turret End Working Tools	5
Turret Boring Bar Holder Main Sub	4 / 4
Turret B Axis Tool Main Sub	3 / 3
Rapid Traverse X	1,378 ipm (35 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Y	1,378 ipm (35 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z	1,378 ipm (35 m/min)
Rapid Traverse X2 Axis	1,378 ipm (35 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Y2 Axis	1,378 ipm (35 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z2 Axis	1,378 ipm (35 m/min)
Floor Space Required	52 in (1,321 mm) × 99.2 in (2,520 mm) (W × D, MAZATROL SmoothSt)
Machine Height	78.9 in (2,004 mm)

Specifications sourced from mazak.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

B-axis tools listed 3 / 3 for main and sub, so angled features can be cut on either end of the part
39 tools, the highest count among the Ø1.5 in (38 mm) models
8 back-working tools and 5 end-working tools for second-side and axial operations
Both spindles rated 7.5 kW (10 HP) (40% ED) at up to 8,000 rpm
12.59 in (320 mm) of turning length on Ø1.5 in (38 mm) bar

Limitations

Only 8 OD tools, which a part with many turned features can exhaust
The table states no swivel range or spindle speed for the B-axis tools
8,000 rpm on both spindles is low for small drills and small-diameter finishing
Machine weight is not given in Mazak's table for this model

Best For

Parts with angled holes or inclined flats on bar up to Ø1.5 in (38 mm) Workpieces needing angled features on both the front and the cut-off end Complex parts that would otherwise need a second machine for angular work Long parts up to 12.59 in (320 mm) with milling and drilling content

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What do the B-axis tools on the SYNCREX 38/9 do?

They are the tool positions for angular work. Mazak's table lists B-axis tools as 3 / 3 for main and sub, so there are positions for the front of the part and for the cut-off end. The table does not give their swivel range or speed, so confirm both for the angles the part requires.

02 How are the 39 tools distributed?

8 OD tools, 4 cross live tools, 8 back-working tools and 5 end-working tools, with boring bar holders listed 4 / 4 and B-axis tools listed 3 / 3, in each case for main and sub. Tool capacity in total is 39 tools.

03 How does the SYNCREX 38/9 compare with the SYNCREX 38/8?

The SYNCREX 38/8 lists 36 tools and this model 39 tools, and the 38/9 table adds the B-axis tool row. Bar capacity of Ø1.5 in (38 mm), 12.59 in (320 mm) of turning length, 8,000 rpm and 1,378 ipm (35 m/min) rapids are common to both. Choose on whether the parts have angled features.

04 What are the spindle ratings of the SYNCREX 38/9?

Main spindle and sub spindle are each listed at 8,000 rpm and 7.5 kW (10 HP) (40% ED). The power figure is an intermittent rating at 40% ED, and the table gives no continuous rating or torque, so heavy continuous cuts should be discussed with Mazak.

05 How big is the SYNCREX 38/9?

52 in (1,321 mm) wide and 99.2 in (2,520 mm) deep with the MAZATROL SmoothSt control, and 78.9 in (2,004 mm) high. The bar feeder is additional. Mazak's table for this model gives no machine weight; the smaller-bar SYNCREX 32/8 is listed at 12,200 lb (5,534 kg).