Tornos Deco 10
Key Specifications
max bar capacity
min bar capacity
number of axes
tool positions
control type
programming software
How much does the Tornos Deco 10 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a swiss-type lathe in this class — not a quote from Tornos. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Tornos Deco 10 is a Swiss-type lathe for small-diameter bar, from 1 mm (0.039 in) up to 10 mm (0.394 in), with up to 13 axes working simultaneously and up to 36 tool positions. Those figures describe a machine for small parts that carry a lot of features, where several tools need to be in the cut at once.
Thirteen simultaneous axes is a high count for a 10 mm machine, and it is the reason to choose this model over a simpler lathe of the same bar size. With that many axes, tools can cut on the main and back sides at the same moment, which shortens the cycle on parts that would otherwise queue their operations. The C1 to C4 axes are standard, so angular positioning for cross drilling, milling and indexed work is in the base machine.
Programming is through TB-DECO ADV, which Tornos includes as standard. A cutting oil preheating time function is standard as well. Bringing the oil up to temperature before production starts helps the first parts of a shift hold size, which matters at these diameters.
Active Chip Breaker Plus is an option. Consider it for materials that form long, stringy chips, because on bar of 10 mm and under a tangle around the tools stops an unattended run quickly. The table gives no spindle speed, spindle power, part length or machine weight, so get those from Tornos for the configuration being quoted.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 10 mm (0.394 in) |
| Min Bar Capacity | 1 mm (0.039 in) |
| Number of Axes | Up to 13-axis simultaneous |
| Tool Positions | Up to 36 |
| Control Type | Fanuc 31i-B5 |
| Programming Software | TB-DECO ADV |
| C1 C4 Axes | Standard |
| Time for Preheating Cutting Oil | Standard |
| Tb Deco Adv | Standard |
| Active Chip Breaker plus | Optional |
Specifications sourced from tornos.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Up to 13 axes simultaneous, for overlapping operations on small parts
- Up to 36 tool positions, so a feature-dense part can keep all its tools set up
- C1 to C4 axes are standard, with no option needed for angular positioning
- TB-DECO ADV programming is included as standard
- Bar range from 1 mm (0.039 in) to 10 mm (0.394 in)
Limitations
- Bar capacity ends at 10 mm (0.394 in); the CT 20 takes 20 mm
- Active Chip Breaker Plus is an option and not part of the base machine
- The table gives no spindle speed, spindle power or part length, so those must be confirmed with Tornos
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
From a minimum of 1 mm (0.039 in) to a maximum of 10 mm (0.394 in). For larger stock, the CT 20 takes 20 mm bar and has 27 tool positions, while the SwissNano 4 covers bar up to 4 mm at the small end.
02
Tornos lists up to 13 axes simultaneous and up to 36 tool positions. The C1 to C4 axes are standard. The words up to mean the count depends on configuration, so confirm what a quoted machine carries.
03
Standard: the C1 to C4 axes, the cutting oil preheating time function and TB-DECO ADV. Optional: Active Chip Breaker Plus. If chip control on long-chipping material is a concern, make sure that option is on the quotation, because the base machine does not include it.
04
The programming software is TB-DECO ADV, which is listed as a standard feature. With up to 13 axes working simultaneously, the program has to coordinate several tools in the cut at once, so budget training time for anyone new to it.
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