Tornos DECO 26a
This model was not found in Tornos's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
max bar capacity
max machining diameter
max machining length
main spindle speed
main spindle power
back spindle speed
How much does the Tornos DECO 26a 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
With a 26 mm (1.024 in) bar capacity and a 200 mm (7.87 in) maximum machining length, the Tornos DECO 26a sits at the larger end of guide-bushing Swiss-type work. This model is not in Tornos's current lineup. The listed figures below are a starting point for judging a used example, not a substitute for the build sheet of the machine on offer.
The two spindles are not matched. The main spindle is listed at 10,000 RPM and the back spindle at 8,000 RPM, so work transferred to the back spindle loses a fifth of the available speed; on small drills and small diameters at the back end, that sets the cutting speed. Main spindle power appears as 3.0 / 4.5 kW (4 / 6 HP), two ratings that the table does not label, and no power figure is given for the back spindle.
Tooling capacity is given as up to 30+ positions depending on configuration, which says more about how machines were ordered than about any one machine: count the tool positions actually fitted. The spindle hole diameter is listed as 1.26 in, larger than the 26 mm (1.024 in) bar capacity, and the control is Tornos TISIS.
At approximately 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) the weight row looks low. The DECO 20a is listed at 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) approx. for 20.5 mm (0.807 in) bar, and the current Swiss GT 26 at 3550 kg, so read the weight from the machine's plate before planning rigging or a foundation.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 26 mm (1.024 in) |
| Max Machining Diameter | 26 mm (1.024 in) |
| Max Machining Length | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Main Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Main Spindle Power | 3.0 / 4.5 kW (4 / 6 HP) |
| Back Spindle Speed | 8,000 RPM |
| Number of Axes | 7-axis (CNC + cam-assisted) |
| Actuation Type | Cam-assisted CNC hybrid |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Number of Tool Positions | Up to 30+ (configuration dependent) |
| CNC Control | Tornos TISIS |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) |
| Spindle Hole Dia | 1.26" |
| Axis | 10 |
Specifications sourced from machinetools.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 26 mm (1.024 in) bar capacity with a 200 mm (7.87 in) maximum machining length through a guide bushing
- Main spindle listed at 10,000 RPM, with a back spindle at 8,000 RPM for second-side work
- Up to 30+ tool positions are listed, depending on how the machine was configured
- Control is listed as Tornos TISIS, and the spindle hole diameter as 1.26 in
Limitations
- Not in Tornos's current lineup, and the listed figures are unverified: confirm them on the actual machine
- The back spindle tops out at 8,000 RPM against 10,000 RPM on the main spindle, and no back spindle power is listed
- Main spindle power is listed only as 3.0 / 4.5 kW (4 / 6 HP), without saying which rating is which
- The listed figures conflict on the number of axes, so the axis configuration cannot be taken from this table
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed maximum bar capacity is 26 mm (1.024 in), which is also the maximum machining diameter. The spindle hole diameter is listed as 1.26 in, and the maximum machining length is 200 mm (7.87 in).
02
The main spindle is listed at 10,000 RPM and the back spindle at 8,000 RPM. Main spindle power is given as 3.0 / 4.5 kW (4 / 6 HP), with no label for the two ratings, and the table gives no power for the back spindle.
03
The table gives up to 30+ tool positions and adds that the number is configuration dependent. For a used machine that means the count has to come from the machine itself: list the positions fitted before quoting a part on it.
04
The DECO 26a is not in Tornos's current lineup. Anyone considering one is looking at a used machine and should confirm the bar capacity, the spindle ratings and the approximately 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) weight from its documentation.
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