Mazak SYNCREX 38/9X

Est. $300,000 - $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 38/9X cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$300,000 - $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 38/9X takes Ø1.5 in (38 mm) bar, turns up to 12.59 in (320 mm) of length and carries 39 tools. Of the 38 mm models it is the one Mazak places in the 5-Axis group of the SYNCREX series, and its table is drawn up for the MAZATROL SmoothStX control.

Size and speed do not set it apart. The SYNCREX 38/9 has the same Ø1.5 in (38 mm) capacity, the same 12.59 in (320 mm) turning length, the same 8,000 rpm spindle speed, the same 39 tools and the same 1,378 ipm (35 m/min) rapids. A buyer weighing the two is deciding how the tools may move, not how large a part fits. Before paying for the X, take a sample part to Mazak and establish which features need the 5-axis classification and which could be cut by positioning a tool at a fixed angle.

The tooling that makes such work possible is in the table. B-axis tools are listed 3 / 3 for main and sub. Around them are 8 OD tools, 4 cross live tools, 8 back-working tools and 5 end-working tools, and boring bar holders at 4 / 4 for main and sub. Typical candidates are parts with features at compound angles to the bar, or milled forms that change angle along their length. The table states no swivel range for the B-axis tools.

Both spindles are rated 7.5 kW (10 HP) (40% ED) and run to 8,000 rpm. Small cutters working at an angle want spindle speed, and the table gives no speed for the live or B-axis tools, so that is a second point to raise.

The footprint, 52 in (1,321 mm) × 99.2 in (2,520 mm) as width by depth, is stated with the MAZATROL SmoothStX control, and the height is 78.9 in (2,004 mm). Mazak's table for this model does not give a weight.

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 SmoothStX)
Machine Height	78.9 in (2,004 mm)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Listed by Mazak in the 5-Axis group of the SYNCREX series, at the Ø1.5 in (38 mm) bar size
B-axis tools at 3 / 3 for main and sub within a 39-tool capacity
MAZATROL SmoothStX control named in Mazak's table for this model
8 back-working and 5 end-working tools, so the cut-off end can carry a full operation
7.5 kW (10 HP) (40% ED) on both the main and the sub spindle

Limitations

On bar size, turning length, spindle speed and tool count it matches the SYNCREX 38/9, so the X only pays where 5-axis motion is needed
No swivel range or speed is given for the B-axis tools
8 OD tools is a small turning complement for a 39-tool machine
Spindles are limited to 8,000 rpm and the table omits machine weight

Best For

Bar parts up to Ø1.5 in (38 mm) with features at compound angles Milled forms on turned parts that change angle along their length Work that would otherwise move to a 5-axis mill after turning Complex parts up to 12.59 in (320 mm) long finished from bar

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why is the SYNCREX 38/9X called a 5-axis model?

Because that is the group Mazak files it under on its SYNCREX series page: 5-Axis. The table for the model lists B-axis tools at 3 / 3 for main and sub and names the MAZATROL SmoothStX control. It does not describe which axes interpolate together, so ask Mazak for that detail against a real part.

02 What is the difference between the SYNCREX 38/9X and the SYNCREX 38/9?

Not capacity. The SYNCREX 38/9 shares the Ø1.5 in (38 mm) bar size, the 12.59 in (320 mm) turning length, 8,000 rpm, 39 tools and 1,378 ipm (35 m/min) rapids. The 38/9X is the version in Mazak's 5-Axis group, with its table given for the MAZATROL SmoothStX control.

03 Which control does the SYNCREX 38/9X use?

Mazak's table names MAZATROL SmoothStX, in the row that gives the footprint of 52 in (1,321 mm) × 99.2 in (2,520 mm). Neither the table nor Mazak's series notes describe the control's functions, so its programming features should be taken from Mazak directly.

04 What tooling does the SYNCREX 38/9X hold?

Tool capacity is 39 tools. The rows are 8 OD tools, 4 cross live tools, 8 back-working tools and 5 end-working tools, plus boring bar holders at 4 / 4 and B-axis tools at 3 / 3 for main and sub.

05 How does it compare with the lower-count 38 mm models?

The SYNCREX 38/7 lists 27 tools and the SYNCREX 38/8 lists 36 tools, both on the same Ø1.5 in (38 mm) bar and 12.59 in (320 mm) turning length with 8,000 rpm spindles. The 38/9X has 39 tools and is the only one of the four in the 5-Axis group.