Tornos Deco 10

$130,000 - $220,000 Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

max bar capacity

10 mm (0.394 in)

min bar capacity

1 mm (0.039 in)

max machining length

100 mm (3.94 in)

main spindle speed

Up to 15,000 RPM

back spindle

Yes

number of axes

Up to 13-axis simultaneous

Overview

The Tornos Deco 10 is a CNC Swiss-type automatic lathe designed for high-precision production of small parts up to 10mm in diameter. Positioned as Tornos' entry into the ultra-small CNC Swiss segment, the Deco 10 targets watch and micro-technology part manufacturers, micro-medical component producers, and precision connector fabricators where 10mm is the upper limit and much of the work runs in the 1–6mm range. The machine combines Tornos' Swiss heritage with modern CNC flexibility, offering full multi-axis simultaneous control without the cam changeover investment of the older Deco 2000 series.

The Deco 10 features a compact, thermally symmetrical machine structure designed to maintain geometric accuracy in production environments. The spindle is rated for high speeds appropriate to micro-turning work—spindle speeds up to 15,000 RPM or higher accommodate the surface speed requirements of small-diameter parts in stainless steel, titanium, and exotic alloys. The guide bushing arrangement uses precision Swiss-type bushings sized for small-diameter bar, maintaining close stock-to-bushing clearances that are critical for dimensional accuracy at sub-5mm diameters.

Tooling on the Deco 10 is configured for the specific requirements of micro-precision work: gang-mounted turning tools on the linear slide provide rapid, rigid tool engagement with minimal slide travel distance, and driven tool positions accommodate cross-drilling, milling, and threading at the small diameters characteristic of watch and micro-medical parts. The CNC control enables complex simultaneous operations that the cam-driven predecessors could not execute, including coordinated driven tool cycles during main spindle turning.

For watch component manufacturers, micro-medical device producers, and electronics precision parts shops working consistently below 10mm, the Deco 10 delivers Tornos' engineering quality—precision spindle bearings, Swiss-grade guideways, and application-specific tool layout—in a CNC platform that allows rapid changeover to new part geometries without cam grinding. This combination of Swiss precision heritage and CNC flexibility positions the Deco 10 as the preferred platform for high-mix precision micro-turning work.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Bar Capacity	10 mm (0.394 in)
Min Bar Capacity	1 mm (0.039 in)
Max Machining Length	100 mm (3.94 in)
Main Spindle Speed	Up to 15,000 RPM
Back Spindle	Yes
Number Of Axes	Up to 13-axis simultaneous
Driven Tools	Yes, front and back
Guide Bushing	Yes, precision Swiss-type (guide-bushless option)
Tool Positions	Up to 36
Gang Turning Tools	Yes
CNC Control	Fanuc or Tornos proprietary CNC
Machine Dimensions	Approx. 1,500 x 1,100 x 1,700 mm
Machine Weight	Approx. 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs)
Control Type	Fanuc 31i-B5
Programming Software	TB-DECO ADV
C1 C4 Axes	Standard
Automatic Centralized Lubrication Cycle	Standard
Time For Preheating Cutting Oil	Standard
Tb Deco Adv	Standard
Active Chip Breaker Plus	Optional

Specifications sourced from tornos.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

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Best For

Watch and micro-technology component manufacturers producing balance staffs, pivot pins, setting wheels, and other micro-precision components in the 1–10mm range Micro-medical device manufacturers producing hypodermic components, micro-implants, catheter fittings, and precision guidewire components Electronics precision parts shops producing connector pins, relay contacts, and micro-fasteners in high volume Aerospace and defense manufacturers producing precision micro-fittings, gyroscope components, and miniature actuator parts

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the maximum bar diameter the Tornos Deco 10 accepts?

The Tornos Deco 10 accepts bar stock up to 10mm in diameter. This positions it as a dedicated micro-Swiss platform for the watch component, micro-medical, and electronics precision parts markets where parts rarely exceed 10mm.

02 How does the Deco 10 compare to the Tornos Sigma 7?

The Sigma 7 is designed for even smaller work, handling bar up to 7mm with engineering optimized for ultra-precision micro-turning. The Deco 10 covers the 1–10mm range with a broader capability envelope suitable for more diverse micro-part families. Shops with parts spanning both ranges may need both platforms or a compromise 20mm machine.

03 Can the Deco 10 run without a guide bushing?

Some Deco 10 configurations offer a guide-bushless option for short parts where bar remnant waste is a concern and part length-to-diameter ratio is under approximately 3:1. However, for the slender, high-aspect-ratio parts that are common in the 10mm Swiss segment, guide bushing operation is preferred for rigidity and accuracy.

04 What materials does the Deco 10 handle well?

The Deco 10 is well-suited to stainless steel (316L, 17-4PH), titanium alloys (Grade 5, Grade 23), brass and copper alloys, aluminum, and various engineering plastics. Its high spindle speed capability is particularly valuable in titanium and hard stainless applications where surface speed is critical for tool life.

05 What CNC control does the Tornos Deco 10 use?

Tornos has offered the Deco 10 with both Fanuc-based controls and proprietary Tornos CNC controls depending on the generation and configuration. The Tornos TB-DECO software suite provides specialized Swiss-type programming support including synchronized multi-channel programming for simultaneous spindle operations.