Nexturn SA38

Est. $290,000 - $460,000 Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

max bar capacity

38 mm (1.496 in)

max machining diameter

38 mm (1.496 in)

max machining length

220 mm (8.66 in)

number of axes

9-axis simultaneous

main spindle speed

Up to 6,000 RPM

main spindle power

11 kW (14.7 HP)

How much does the Nexturn SA38 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$290,000 - $460,000

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

Overview

The Nexturn SA38 is a Swiss-type lathe for 38 mm (1.496 in) bar, with 220 mm (8.66 in) of machining length, nine axes and up to 34 tool positions. Its main spindle is listed at 11 kW (14.7 HP) and its back spindle at 5.5 kW (7.4 HP), both up to 6,000 RPM. The listed figures on this page should be confirmed with the supplier before an order is placed.

The 38 mm figure appears twice in the table, once as bar capacity and once as maximum machining diameter, so the full bar size can be turned and not just passed through the spindle. A machining length of 220 mm (8.66 in) is under six times that diameter. This is a machine for stout, feature-heavy parts more than for long thin shafts.

Driven tools are listed for both front and back, at up to 6,000 RPM. Milling and cross-drilling can therefore be split between the main and the back spindle, which is where the back spindle's 5.5 kW (7.4 HP), half the main rating, earns its place. The table does not say which of the nine axes are Y or C axes, so check the axis layout if a part needs off-centre work on the back side.

Floor planning has real numbers to work from. The machine is listed at approx. 2,800 x 1,450 x 1,950 mm and approx. 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs), and a bar feeder adds to the length.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Bar Capacity	38 mm (1.496 in)
Max Machining Diameter	38 mm (1.496 in)
Max Machining Length	220 mm (8.66 in)
Number of Axes	9-axis simultaneous
Main Spindle Speed	Up to 6,000 RPM
Main Spindle Power	11 kW (14.7 HP)
Back Spindle Speed	Up to 6,000 RPM
Back Spindle Power	5.5 kW (7.4 HP)
Guide Bushing	Yes, precision Swiss-type
Driven Tools	Yes, front and back
Driven Tool Speed	Up to 6,000 RPM
Tool Positions	Up to 34
CNC Control	Fanuc 32i
Machine Dimensions	Approx. 2,800 x 1,450 x 1,950 mm
Machine Weight	Approx. 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs)

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

38 mm (1.496 in) is listed as both the bar capacity and the maximum machining diameter
Driven tools on both front and back, at up to 6,000 RPM, so milling can be divided between the two spindles
11 kW (14.7 HP) main spindle with a 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) back spindle, both up to 6,000 RPM
Up to 34 tool positions on a nine-axis machine
Overall size is listed, approx. 2,800 x 1,450 x 1,950 mm at approx. 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs), so the installation can be planned early

Limitations

Spindles and driven tools all stop at 6,000 RPM, which limits cutting speed on small diameters and small cutters
220 mm (8.66 in) of machining length per chucking is short for long shaft work at this bar size
The table gives no rapid traverse or accuracy figures and does not name the nine axes

Best For

Turned-and-milled parts from bar up to 38 mm (1.496 in) Parts needing driven-tool work on both the front and the back end Multi-feature parts that use up to 34 tools in one cycle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size bar can the SA38 machine?

Bar capacity is listed at 38 mm (1.496 in), and the maximum machining diameter is the same 38 mm (1.496 in). Maximum machining length is 220 mm (8.66 in). The machine has a precision Swiss-type guide bushing.

02 Does the SA38 have live tooling on the back spindle?

The driven tools row reads front and back, with a driven tool speed of up to 6,000 RPM. The back spindle is listed at 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) and up to 6,000 RPM. The table does not state how many of the 34 tool positions are driven.

03 How much space and floor capacity does the SA38 need?

The listed machine dimensions are approx. 2,800 x 1,450 x 1,950 mm and the weight is approx. 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs). Both are marked approximate, and neither includes a bar feeder, so allow for that and for service access when laying out the cell.

04 How many axes and tools does the SA38 have?

The table lists 9-axis simultaneous control and up to 34 tool positions. The individual axes are not named, so whether a Y-axis is available on the back spindle side has to be confirmed with the supplier for the configuration being quoted.