Nakamura-Tome CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Nakamura-Tome SC-200II

Est. $150,000 - $220,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · nakamura-tome.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

4,500 rpm

Spindle Power

15 / 11 kW, 18.5 / 15 kW(optional)

Max Turn Length

317.8 mm (12.5 in)

chuck size

8 in (Ø71 mm option: 10 in)

max turning diameter

390 mm (15.4 in)

turret stations

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

Estimated price range

Est.$150,000 - $220,000

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-200II is a 12-station turning center for 8 in chuck work, with 390 mm (15.4 in) of turning diameter over a short 317.8 mm (12.5 in) turning length. Its 4,500 rpm spindle carries a 15 / 11 kW motor as standard or an 18.5 / 15 kW motor as an option.

The proportions say what it is for. A swing that large over a turning length that short suits discs, flanges, pulleys, hubs and short housings, parts that are wide rather than long. The optional motor matters most near the top of that diameter range, where a roughing cut on steel asks more of the spindle than the standard rating comfortably gives.

One option changes two things at once. The Ø71 mm option raises bar capacity from Ø65 mm (2.6 in) to Ø71 mm (2.8 in) and moves the chuck from 8 in to 10 in. Choose it at order time from the largest bar and the largest chucked part you expect to run, since it is a spindle specification rather than an accessory.

Driven tools are rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp), suited to drilling, tapping and light milling of bolt holes and flats. The machine weighs 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) and occupies 3,195 × 1,967 × 2,225 mm (W × D × H). If your parts are longer, the SC-200IIL keeps the 390 mm (15.4 in) diameter and extends turning length to 522.8 mm (20.6 in), at 5,000 kg (11,023 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	8 in (Ø71 mm option: 10 in)
Max Turning Diameter	390 mm (15.4 in)
Max Turning Length	317.8 mm (12.5 in)
Max Spindle Speed	4,500 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	15 / 11 kW, 18.5 / 15 kW(optional)
Turret Stations	12
Live Tool Power	5.5 kW (7.4 hp)
Machine Weight	4,500 kg (9,921 lb)
Max Bar Capacity	Ø65 mm (2.6 in) (Ø71 mm option: Ø71 mm (2.8 in))
Floor Space Required	3,195 × 1,967 × 2,225 mm (W × D × H)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

390 mm (15.4 in) turning diameter, generous for an 8 in chuck machine
Ø71 mm option raises bar capacity to Ø71 mm (2.8 in) and the chuck to 10 in
Optional 18.5 / 15 kW spindle motor in place of the standard 15 / 11 kW
4,500 kg (9,921 lb) machine on a 3,195 × 1,967 mm floor area
Driven tools rated 5.5 kW (7.4 hp)

Limitations

Turning length is 317.8 mm (12.5 in); the SC-200IIL extends it to 522.8 mm (20.6 in)
12 turret stations limits tool count on complex parts
4,500 rpm top speed is modest for small-diameter work
The table lists no Y-axis travel, so off-center milling needs confirming

Best For

Short chucked parts up to 390 mm (15.4 in) in diameter Bar work up to Ø65 mm (2.6 in), or Ø71 mm (2.8 in) with the option Flanges and hubs with drilled and tapped holes Shops with limited floor space

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does the Ø71 mm option change on the SC-200II?

Bar capacity rises from Ø65 mm (2.6 in) to Ø71 mm (2.8 in), and the chuck size goes from 8 in to 10 in. Decide at order time based on the largest bar and the largest chucked part you plan to run.

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

The SC-200IIL turns up to 522.8 mm (20.6 in) long against 317.8 mm (12.5 in) here, uses an A2-6 spindle nose and weighs 5,000 kg (11,023 lb). Turning diameter, the 4,500 rpm spindle and the 15 / 11 kW motor with an 18.5 / 15 kW option are the same on both.

03 How heavy is the SC-200II?

4,500 kg (9,921 lb). The footprint is 3,195 × 1,967 × 2,225 mm (W × D × H), so check floor loading and the height of doors and crane hooks along the delivery route.

04 What spindle power is available on the SC-200II?

15 / 11 kW as standard and 18.5 / 15 kW as an option, both with a 4,500 rpm top speed. The optional motor suits parts near the 390 mm (15.4 in) diameter limit, where heavy roughing needs the extra power.