Tornos SwissNano
Key Specifications
Max Turn Length
max bar capacity sn4
max bar capacity sn7
counter spindle power sn7
number of axes
tool positions
How much does the Tornos SwissNano 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 SwissNano is a family of very small Swiss-type lathes in three sizes, with maximum turning diameters of 4, 7 and 10 mm. Every size has the same kinematic layout: 6 linear axes and 2 C-axes, divided between 2 independent tool systems. The smallest of the three, the SwissNano 4, is covered separately with a fuller table.
Bar capacity follows the size: 4 mm (0.157 in) on the smallest machine, 7 mm (0.276 in) on the middle one and 10 mm on the largest. Tornos gives 100 mm as the maximum turning length and, for the 7 mm size, 50 mm (2 in) as the maximum part length. The counter spindle of the 7 mm size is rated 1.5 kW (2 HP).
Tooling grows with the size as well. Total tool positions are listed as 12, 24, 24 and positions for rotating tools as 4, 10, 10, in the same order as the three diameters. The step from the 4 mm machine to the 7 mm machine therefore doubles the tool positions and more than doubles the rotating ones, while the 10 mm machine adds bar capacity without adding positions. Someone choosing a size for a part with several cross-drilled or milled features should weigh the tool count as much as the bar diameter.
Floor space is the other reason to look at this family. Tornos quotes a width of 0.65 m, and 1.1 m in front of the machine with bar feeder. The Swiss GT 26, by comparison, is up to 2710 mm long and 1270 mm wide.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity Sn4 | 4 mm (0.157 in) |
| Max Bar Capacity Sn7 | 7 mm (0.276 in) |
| Counter Spindle Power Sn7 | 1.5 kW (2 HP) |
| Number of Axes | 6 linear + 2 C-axes |
| Tool Positions | 18 (including 5 rotating) |
| Max Part Length Sn7 | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 4, 7, 10 mm |
| Number of Linear Axes | 6 |
| Number of C Axes | 2 |
| Number of Independent Tool Systems | 2 |
| Total Number of Tool Positions | 12, 24, 24 |
| Position for Rotating Tools | 4, 10, 10 |
| Bar Capacity | 10 mm |
| Max Turning Length | 100 mm |
| Floor Space | 1.1 m in front of the machine with bar feeder and width 0.65 m |
Specifications sourced from tornos.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Three sizes with maximum turning diameters of 4, 7 and 10 mm on one common layout
- 6 linear axes and 2 C-axes on 2 independent tool systems, so front and back operations can overlap
- Total tool positions of 12, 24, 24 across the three sizes, of which 4, 10, 10 take rotating tools
- Very small footprint: 0.65 m wide, with 1.1 m in front of the machine with bar feeder
- Counter spindle rated 1.5 kW (2 HP) on the 7 mm size
Limitations
- Bar capacity tops out at 10 mm, and at 4 mm (0.157 in) on the smallest size
- The smallest size is listed with 12 total tool positions and 4 for rotating tools, half or less of what the larger two carry
- Maximum turning length is 100 mm, and the 7 mm size is listed with a 50 mm (2 in) maximum part length
- The family table lists no spindle speed, no main spindle power and no machine weight
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Tornos lists maximum turning diameters of 4, 7 and 10 mm. Bar capacity is 4 mm (0.157 in) and 7 mm (0.276 in) on the two smaller sizes and 10 mm on the largest. All share 6 linear axes, 2 C-axes and 2 independent tool systems.
02
Total tool positions are listed as 12, 24, 24 for the three sizes, and positions for rotating tools as 4, 10, 10. The 4 mm machine is therefore the lightest equipped, and the 7 mm and 10 mm machines carry the same count.
03
The maximum turning length is listed as 100 mm. For the 7 mm size a separate row gives a maximum part length of 50 mm (2 in), so check the figure for the size you are considering before committing a long part.
04
Tornos gives a width of 0.65 m, and 1.1 m in front of the machine with bar feeder. For comparison, the Swiss GT 26 is up to 2710 mm long and 1270 mm wide.
05
The SwissNano 4 is the 4 mm member of the family. The SwissNano 4's own table lists a 16,000 rpm spindle with 1.3/1.5 kW (S1/S6), a 28 mm workpiece length and a machine weight of 750 kg.
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