Takamaz XV-3

Est. $250,000 - $380,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · takamaz.co.jp Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

160 mm (6.3 in)

Y Travel

265 mm (10.4 in)

Z Travel

200 mm (7.9 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Rapid Traverse

X 12 m/min, Z 24 m/min, Y 24 m/min

Spindle Power

5.5 / 3.7 kW

How much does the Takamaz XV-3 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$250,000 - $380,000

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

Overview

The Takamaz XV-3 is a compact gang-tool lathe with a vertical spindle orientation, aimed at small collet-held parts: the spindle runs to 10,000 rpm on a 5.5 / 3.7 kW motor and takes a 3 or 4 in collet. Tools are mounted on a gang slide rather than a turret, and that slide travels 160 mm (6.3 in) in X, 200 mm (7.9 in) in Z and 265 mm (10.4 in) in Y.

The long Y stroke is how a gang machine selects its next tool. Instead of indexing a turret, the slide makes a straight move across, and on the XV-3 that move rapids at 24 m/min, the same rate as Z. X is the slower axis at 12 m/min. On small diameters the X moves are short infeed strokes, so the lower rate costs little; on a part with long radial approaches it is the figure to watch.

Rotating tools are listed as 3 (× 3 unit) tools, running to 8,000 rpm, with a capacity of drill Ø5 mm and tap M5. That is enough for cross holes, small flats and light tapping on pins, fittings and connector bodies. It is not a milling package for large features. The spindle bearing I.D. of Ø60 mm is a small bearing, consistent with a machine built for speed on small stock rather than heavy removal.

Within the range, the XWG-3 is the closest relative: a twin gang machine whose spindles run to 8,000 rpm, with 230 mm (9.1 in) of Z and rapids of X 16 m/min and Z 20 m/min. The XV-3 gives up some Z stroke against it but runs to 10,000 rpm and carries the Y slide and rotating tool units. The control is listed as TAKAMAZ & MITSUBISHI M80.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	3, 4 in collet
Number of Spindles	3
Spindle Motor Power	5.5 / 3.7 kW
Spindle Bearing ID	Ø60 mm
Spindle Orientation	Vertical
Power Tool Speed	8,000 RPM
Power Tool Capacity	3 per station (5 mm drill / M5 tap)
CNC Control	TAKAMAZ & MITSUBISHI M80
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm
Maxstroke	X:160Z:200Y:265
Rapid Traverse Rate	X 12 m/min, Z 24 m/min, Y 24 m/min
Rotation Speed	8,000
Capabilities	φ5　M5
W L	1.600（2.075 Opt.）× 2,180
Turret Type	Gang type
X-Axis Travel	160 mm (6.3 in)
Y-Axis Travel	265 mm (10.4 in)
Z-Axis Travel	200 mm (7.9 in)
Live Tool Count	3 (× 3 unit) tools
Live Tool Speed	8,000 rpm
Live Tool Capacity	drill Ø5 mm, tap M5

Specifications sourced from takamaz.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

10,000 rpm spindle on a 5.5 / 3.7 kW motor suits small diameters that need surface speed
265 mm (10.4 in) of Y travel at 24 m/min gives the gang slide room for many tool positions with fast selection
Rotating tools in 3 (× 3 unit) tools at 8,000 rpm handle cross drilling and tapping without a second operation
Gang-type tooling avoids turret index time between short operations
Z rapids at 24 m/min, matching the Y axis

Limitations

Live tool capacity stops at drill Ø5 mm and tap M5, so larger cross holes and threads need another machine
X rapids at 12 m/min, half the 24 m/min of Z and Y
A 5.5 / 3.7 kW spindle motor and Ø60 mm bearing I.D. limit heavy roughing
The table gives no maximum turning diameter or bar capacity; part size has to be judged from the 3 or 4 in collet range

Best For

Small collet-held parts at up to 10,000 rpm Pins and fittings needing M5 tapping or Ø5 mm cross holes Short-cycle production where gang tool selection beats turret indexing Parts with many small operations along a 200 mm (7.9 in) Z stroke

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the travels of the Takamaz XV-3?

X travel is 160 mm (6.3 in), Z travel is 200 mm (7.9 in) and Y travel is 265 mm (10.4 in). Rapid traverse is X 12 m/min, Z 24 m/min and Y 24 m/min. The Y axis carries the gang slide across, which is how the machine moves from one tool to the next.

02 What can the XV-3's rotating tools do?

The table lists 3 (× 3 unit) tools, running to 8,000 rpm, with a capacity of drill Ø5 mm and tap M5. That covers small cross holes, flats and threads on compact parts. Anything larger than a 5 mm drill or an M5 tap is outside the listed capacity.

03 How fast is the XV-3 spindle and how much power does it have?

The spindle runs to 10,000 rpm and the motor is rated 5.5 / 3.7 kW. The spindle bearing I.D. is Ø60 mm. Those figures point to light, fast cuts on small diameters held in a 3 or 4 in collet, not to heavy roughing.

04 How does the XV-3 compare with the XWG-3?

The XWG-3 is a twin gang machine with spindles to 8,000 rpm, 160 mm (6.3 in) of X, 230 mm (9.1 in) of Z and rapids of X 16 m/min and Z 20 m/min. The XV-3 has the same X travel, 200 mm (7.9 in) of Z, a 10,000 rpm spindle, a 265 mm (10.4 in) Y axis and rotating tool units.

05 Which control does the XV-3 use?

The control is listed as TAKAMAZ & MITSUBISHI M80. Confirm the control options and any loader or bar feed interface with Takamaz when specifying the machine, since the table does not list them.