SYIL L3

Q: How much does the SYIL L3 cost?

The price estimate for the SYIL L3 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/syil-l3#price; the request is passed to SYIL or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · syil.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

4,000 rpm

Spindle Power

11/15 kW (14.8/20.1 hp)

Max Turn Length

500 mm (19.7 in); with Y axis: 530 mm (20.9 in); with Counter Spindle: 450 mm (17.7 in)

chuck size

200 mm (7.9 in)

swing over bed

ø550 mm (21.7 in)

swing over carriage

ø290 mm (11.4 in); with Y axis: 200 mm (7.9 in)

How much does the SYIL L3 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the SYIL L3 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

Live tooling is what defines the SYIL L3. It is a CNC turning center with a 12-station Power Turret that drives BMT55 tools at up to 5,000 rpm, a C axis that indexes in 0.001° steps, and versions with a Y axis and with a counter spindle. Of SYIL's three L lathes it is the one meant for parts that would otherwise need a second operation on a mill.

The turning side is mid-sized. The main spindle carries a 200 mm (7.9 in) chuck on an A2-6 nose, runs to 4,000 rpm and is listed at 11/15 kW (14.8/20.1 hp). Maximum workpiece diameter is ø380 mm (15.0 in). Maximum length depends on the version: 500 mm (19.7 in) on the base machine, 530 mm (20.9 in) with the Y axis and 450 mm (17.7 in) with the counter spindle.

Adding the Y axis changes more than the length. Swing over the carriage drops from ø290 mm (11.4 in) to 200 mm (7.9 in), and the Y axis rapids at 15 m/min (591 ipm) against 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) for X and Z. So the Y version handles off-centre drilling and milled flats, but on smaller diameters over the carriage.

The counter spindle is an option: a 150 mm (5.9 in) chuck on an A2-5 nose, 11 kW (14.8 hp), with speeds given as 1,750/6,000 rpm (rate speed / max speed) and 530 mm (20.9 in) of travel for part transfer. Its through-bore is ø45 mm (1.8 in), narrower than the ø52 mm (2.0 in) of the main spindle. With it, a part can be finished on both ends in one cycle, and SYIL lists an LNS EL65 bar feeder and a parts catcher to automate that.

Without a counter spindle the machine uses a tailstock with an MT4 sleeve, offered as a hydraulic or a programmable servo unit. The base machine weighs 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) and runs the Siemens SINUMERIK 828D.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	200 mm (7.9 in)
Swing Over Bed	ø550 mm (21.7 in)
Swing Over Carriage	ø290 mm (11.4 in); with Y axis: 200 mm (7.9 in)
Max Turning Diameter	ø380 mm (15.0 in)
Max Turning Length	500 mm (19.7 in); with Y axis: 530 mm (20.9 in); with Counter Spindle: 450 mm (17.7 in)
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 rpm
Spindle Nose	A2-6
Spindle Bore	ø63 mm (2.5 in)
Through Spindle Bore Diameter	ø52 mm (2.0 in)
Spindle Motor Power	11/15 kW (14.8/20.1 hp)
C Axis Min Indexing	0.001°
Sub Spindle Chuck Size	150 mm (5.9 in)
Sub Spindle Speed	1,750/6,000 rpm (rate speed / max speed)
Sub Spindle Nose	A2-5
Sub Spindle Bore	ø56 mm (2.2 in)
Sub Spindle Through Bore Diameter	ø45 mm (1.8 in)
Sub Spindle Power	11 kW (14.8 hp)
Sub Spindle Travel	530 mm (20.9 in)
Sub Spindle Rapid Traverse	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Turret Type	Power Turret
Turret Stations	12
Turret Index Time	0.2 s min. / 0.5 s max. (tool to tool)
Tool Shank Size	25 × 25 mm
Tool Shank Diameter	ø40 mm (1.6 in)
Live Tool Speed	5,000 rpm
Live Tooling Model	BMT55
X Axis Travel	190+10 mm
Z Axis Travel	550 mm (21.7 in)
Rapid Traverse X	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	15 m/min (591 ipm)
Tailstock Travel to Chuck	465 mm (18.3 in); with Y axis: 500 mm (19.7 in)
Tailstock Rapid Traverse	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Tailstock Sleeve Taper	MT4
CNC Control	Siemens SINUMERIK 828D
Machine Weight	4,000 kg (8,818 lb)
Machine Dimensions	2,500 × 1,720 × 1,740 mm (98.4 × 67.7 × 68.5 in) (L × W × H); with Y axis or Counter Spindle: 2,680 × 1,750 × 1,850 mm (105.5 × 68.9 × 72.8 in)

Specifications sourced from syil.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

12-station Power Turret with BMT55 live tooling at up to 5,000 rpm
C axis with 0.001° minimum indexing on the main spindle
Available with a Y axis, rapid 15 m/min (591 ipm), for off-centre milling and drilling
Optional counter spindle with 150 mm (5.9 in) chuck and 11 kW (14.8 hp) for second-side work
Turret indexing listed at 0.2 s minimum and 0.5 s maximum tool to tool
LNS EL65 bar feeder and parts catcher on the options list

Limitations

With the Y axis, swing over the carriage is 200 mm (7.9 in) instead of ø290 mm (11.4 in)
The counter spindle version shortens maximum workpiece length to 450 mm (17.7 in)
Counter spindle, tailstock, bar feeder, chip conveyor and tool setter are all options
Counter spindle through-bore is ø45 mm (1.8 in), smaller than the ø52 mm (2.0 in) main bore
The Y-axis and counter-spindle versions grow to 2,680 × 1,750 × 1,850 mm

Best For

Turned parts with cross holes, flats and keyways done in one setup Bar work through the ø52 mm (2.0 in) spindle bore with the optional bar feeder Parts finished on both ends using the optional counter spindle Shaft work up to 500 mm (19.7 in) supported by an MT4 tailstock Small and medium-sized workpieces up to ø380 mm (15.0 in)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What live tooling does the SYIL L3 have?

The L3 has a Power Turret with 12 stations. Live tooling is BMT55 with a maximum speed of 5,000 rpm, and the main spindle has a C axis with a minimum indexing of 0.001°. Turning tools use 25 × 25 mm shanks and boring bars up to ø40 mm (1.6 in). Turret tool-to-tool time is 0.2 s minimum and 0.5 s maximum.

02 Is a Y axis available on the L3?

Yes, SYIL's specification gives separate figures for an L3 with Y axis. That version has a maximum workpiece length of 530 mm (20.9 in), a swing over the carriage of 200 mm (7.9 in) and a Y rapid traverse of 15 m/min (591 ipm). Its dimensions are 2,680 × 1,750 × 1,850 mm (105.5 × 68.9 × 72.8 in), larger than the base machine.

03 What are the counter spindle specifications?

The counter spindle has a 150 mm (5.9 in) chuck, an A2-5 nose, a spindle bore of ø56 mm (2.2 in) and a through-bore of ø45 mm (1.8 in). Power is 11 kW (14.8 hp) and speed is listed as 1,750/6,000 rpm (rate speed / max speed). It travels 530 mm (20.9 in) at 30 m/min (1,181 ipm). SYIL lists the sub-spindle and its actuator as options.

04 How does the L3 differ from the SYIL L2?

Both have a 200 mm (7.9 in) chuck, an A2-6 nose and a 4,000 rpm spindle. The SYIL L2 is a two-axis machine with a servo turret, 360 mm (14.2 in) of Z travel and a 300 mm (11.8 in) maximum workpiece length. The L3 has a Power Turret with live tools, 550 mm (21.7 in) of Z travel, and Y-axis and counter-spindle versions.

05 What tailstock options are there?

Two: a hydraulic tailstock and a programmable servo tailstock, each with its own screen on the control. The sleeve taper is MT4 and tailstock rapid traverse is 30 m/min (1,181 ipm). Travel from tailstock to chuck is 465 mm (18.3 in), or 500 mm (19.7 in) on the Y-axis version.