Nakamura-Tome CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Nakamura-Tome SC-200

Est. $130,000 - $190,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · nakamura-tome.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

Max Turn Length

317.8mm

chuck size

8″

bar capacity

φ65mm

spindle nose

A2-5

turret stations

live tool power

5.5 kW (7.4 hp)

How much does the Nakamura-Tome SC-200 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$130,000 - $190,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Nakamura-Tome. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Nakamura-Tome SC-200 is an 8″-chuck turning center with a 12-station turret, an A2-5 spindle nose and φ65mm bar capacity. Its left spindle runs to 4,500 rpm on a 15/11kW motor, with an 18.5/15kW motor as an option, and turning length is 317.8mm.

Swing depends on the turret. The table gives a 390mm turning diameter with the 12-station turret and 340mm for the alternative turret configuration. A turret with more stations sits closer to the work and takes some of the envelope, so decide early whether tool count or part diameter matters more for your mix. For flanges and short housings near the upper size, the 12-station build is the one to look at.

Driven tools are rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp), enough for drilling, tapping and light milling on the turned part. The optional 18.5/15kW spindle motor is worth considering if most of the work is roughing steel close to the 390mm limit, where the standard motor runs out of power before the tool does.

Two rows near the top of this table, for turning diameter and for spindle speed and power, do not agree with the per-turret and left-spindle rows quoted above, which are the ones that match the SC-200II. Confirm the exact build with Nakamura-Tome before ordering. Floor space is a width of 3,195mm and a depth of 1,967mm, and the 2,225mm height is the maximum height of a moving part.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	8″
Max Turning Length	317.8mm
Bar Capacity	φ65mm
Spindle Nose	A2-5
Turret Stations	12
Live Tool Power	5.5 kW (7.4 hp)
Max Turning Diameter 12st	390mm
Max Turning Diameter 16st	340mm*
L Spindle Speed	4,500min-1
L Spindle Motor	15/11kW, 18.5/15kW(op.)
Floor Space	height:2,225mm(Maximum height of moving part) / width:3,195mm / depth:1,967mm

Specifications sourced from nakamura-tome.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

390mm turning diameter with the 12-station turret
Left spindle runs to 4,500 rpm on a 15/11kW motor, with an 18.5/15kW motor as an option
φ65mm bar capacity through an A2-5 spindle nose
Driven tools rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp)
Floor area of 3,195mm by 1,967mm

Limitations

Turning length of 317.8mm suits short parts; the SC-200IIL extends it to 522.8 mm (20.6 in)
Turning diameter drops to 340mm with the alternative turret configuration
Some headline rows of the table disagree with its per-turret and left-spindle rows, so the build needs confirming
Left spindle tops out at 4,500 rpm, slow for small diameters

Best For

Chucked parts in an 8″ chuck up to 390mm in diameter Bar-fed parts up to φ65mm in diameter Short parts up to 317.8mm long Turned parts with drilled and tapped features

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What turning diameter does the SC-200 offer?

390mm with the 12-station turret. The table lists 340mm for the alternative turret configuration, so the other turret takes swing away. Check which turret is fitted on the machine you are looking at.

02 How does the SC-200 compare with the SC-200II?

On the per-turret and left-spindle rows they agree: an 8 in chuck, 390 mm (15.4 in) turning diameter, 317.8 mm (12.5 in) turning length, 4,500 rpm and a 15 / 11 kW motor with 18.5 / 15 kW optional. The SC-200II table also lists a machine weight of 4,500 kg (9,921 lb).

03 What spindle options are listed for the SC-200?

The left spindle runs to 4,500 rpm with a 15/11kW motor as standard and an 18.5/15kW motor as an option. The spindle nose is A2-5 and bar capacity is φ65mm. Driven tools are rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp).

04 How much floor space does the SC-200 need?

Width is 3,195mm and depth 1,967mm. The 2,225mm height is the maximum height of a moving part, so check door openings and crane clearance against it on the delivery route.