Tornos Delta 38
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 Delta 38 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 Delta 38 is a guide-bushing Swiss-type lathe for the large end of the bar range: 38 mm (1.496 in) bar, parts up to 220 mm (8.66 in) long and an 11 kW (14.7 HP) main spindle. The model does not appear in Tornos's current lineup, so the listed figures are best used to shortlist a used machine and should be checked against the machine itself.
Everything that rotates on this machine is listed at up to 6,000 RPM: the main spindle, the back spindle and the driven tools. For 38 mm (1.496 in) bar that is a sensible spindle limit, but on driven tools it caps small cutters. A small drill or end mill at 6,000 RPM runs well below the surface speed it would want, so cross-drilling and milling of small features will take longer than the turning.
The back spindle has 5.5 kW (7.4 HP), half the main spindle's 11 kW (14.7 HP), and driven tools are listed for both front and back working. With 7-axis simultaneous motion and up to 30 tool positions, the layout supports parts that need turning, cross-work and back-end machining in one cycle, with the heavier cuts kept on the main side.
Plan for a machine of approximately 2,800 x 1,400 x 1,900 mm weighing approximately 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs). The control row reads Fanuc 32i / Tornos TB-DECO, which names two different things, so establish what is fitted on the machine in question.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 38 mm (1.496 in) |
| Max Machining Diameter | 38 mm (1.496 in) |
| Max Machining Length | 220 mm (8.66 in) |
| Main Spindle Speed | Up to 6,000 RPM |
| Main Spindle Power | 11 kW (14.7 HP) |
| Back Spindle Speed | Up to 6,000 RPM |
| Back Spindle Power | 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) |
| Number of Axes | 7-axis simultaneous |
| Driven Tools | Yes, front and back |
| Driven Tool Speed | Up to 6,000 RPM |
| Guide Bushing | Yes, precision Swiss-type |
| Tool Positions | Up to 30 |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 32i / Tornos TB-DECO |
| Machine Dimensions | Approx. 2,800 x 1,400 x 1,900 mm |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 38 mm (1.496 in) bar capacity with a 220 mm (8.66 in) maximum machining length through a Swiss-type guide bushing
- 11 kW (14.7 HP) main spindle, backed by a 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) back spindle for second-side work
- Driven tools are listed for both front and back working, at up to 6,000 RPM
- Up to 30 tool positions and 7-axis simultaneous motion for parts finished in one cycle
Limitations
- Main spindle, back spindle and driven tools are all limited to 6,000 RPM, which holds back small-diameter tools
- Back spindle power is 5.5 kW (7.4 HP), half the 11 kW (14.7 HP) of the main spindle
- Not in Tornos's current lineup, and the control row lists Fanuc 32i / Tornos TB-DECO without saying which applies
- Occupies approximately 2,800 x 1,400 x 1,900 mm and weighs approximately 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs), so check access and floor loading
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed maximum bar capacity is 38 mm (1.496 in), the same as the maximum machining diameter. Parts can be up to 220 mm (8.66 in) long, and the bar runs through a Swiss-type guide bushing.
02
Yes. Driven tools are listed for both front and back working, with a driven tool speed of up to 6,000 RPM. The table gives up to 30 tool positions in total and 7-axis simultaneous motion.
03
The main spindle is listed at 11 kW (14.7 HP) and the back spindle at 5.5 kW (7.4 HP). Both run at up to 6,000 RPM, so the back spindle matches the main spindle for speed with half the power.
04
No. It is not in Tornos's current lineup, so any machine on offer will be a used one. Check which control is fitted, since the listed row reads Fanuc 32i / Tornos TB-DECO, and confirm the approximately 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) weight before arranging transport.
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