Takamaz Takamaz XYT-51

The Takamaz XYT-51 is a dual-spindle, dual-turret compound CNC lathe with Y-axis capability, designed for complete machining of complex parts up to 51 mm bar capacity in a single setup. This is one of Takamaz's most capable machines — combining main and sub-spindle turning with live tooling, Y-axis milling, and C-axis contouring to eliminate secondary operations on parts that would traditionally require both a lathe and a machining center.

The main spindle delivers 5,000 RPM with an 18.5/15/11 kW motor through a 100 mm bearing bore, providing serious cutting power for aggressive roughing on steel and cast iron. The sub-spindle runs at 4,000 RPM with 11/7.5/5.5 kW, handling second-operation finishing and backworking. With a 6-inch collet on the main spindle and 8-inch collet on the sub, the XYT-51 accommodates both bar-fed production and chucking work with flexibility that smaller Takamaz models cannot match.

The 12-station turret with BMT45 tooling interface and half-indexing capability effectively provides 24 tool positions, with up to 48 turning tools possible through creative tooling arrangements. Live tooling stations spin at 4,000 RPM with M12-M16 tapping capability, enabling cross-drilling, off-center hole patterns, flats, and complex milled features. The Y-axis provides +/-35 mm of travel for true off-center machining, while 500 mm of Z-travel on both the Z1 and Z2 axes accommodates longer parts.

Controlled by a Fanuc 32i-B — one of the most capable CNC platforms available — the XYT-51 handles sophisticated multi-channel programming for synchronized spindle and turret operations. The A-axis with 550 mm travel and 30 m/min rapid traverse manages part transfer between spindles efficiently. At approximately 3,000 x 2,163 mm, the footprint is compact for a machine of this capability, making the XYT-51 a production-floor-friendly alternative to larger multi-tasking machines.