Tornos SwissNano 4
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
bar capacity
workpiece length
turning tool section option
max rotating tool speed
How much does the Tornos SwissNano 4 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 4 is the smallest machine in the SwissNano family: 4 mm bar, 28 mm workpiece length, and a main spindle and counter spindle that both run at 16,000 rpm with 1.3/1.5 kW (S1/S6). Everything about it is scaled to parts measured in single millimetres, and the listed capacities should be read with that in mind.
Tornos states what the rotating tools can do directly, instead of leaving it to be worked out from power. In steel they drill Ø 2.5 at f=0.15 mm/rev and tap M3x5. Their maximum speed is 10,000 rpm and their power is listed as 0,5 kW. That draws a clear boundary: cross-holes and threads up to those sizes are in scope, and milling is confined to small flats and slots.
Turning tools are of 8 x 8 section, with 7 x 7 shown in brackets as the option, and the end attachment offers 3 x Ø 16 tool positions. The counter spindle takes the same 4 mm as the main spindle at the same speed and power, so second-side work is not a weaker operation.
The machine measures 1,800 x 650 x 1,575 mm and weighs 750 kg, and it runs a FANUC Oi TF Plus control. Within the SwissNano family the larger sizes reach 7 and 10 mm turning diameter, so the 4 mm machine is the choice only when the parts really are that small.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bar Capacity | 4 mm |
| Workpiece Length | 28 mm |
| Max Spindle Speed | 16,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 1.3/1.5 kW (S1/S6) |
| Turning Tool Section Option | 8 x 8 (7 x 7) |
| Max Rotating Tool Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Rotating Tool Power | 0,5 kW |
| Steel Drilling Rotating Tool Capacity | Ø 2.5, f=0.15 mm/rev |
| Rotating Tool Steel Tapping Capacity | M3x5 |
| End Attachment Number of Tool Positions | 3 x Ø 16 |
| Max Counter Spindle Capacity | 4 mm |
| Counter Spindle Speed | 16,000 rpm |
| Counter Spindle Power | 1.3/1.5 kW (S1/S6) |
| CNC Control | FANUC Oi TF Plus |
| Dimensions Length X Width X Height | 1,800 x 650 x 1,575 mm |
| Machine Weight | 750 kg |
Specifications sourced from tornos.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Main spindle and counter spindle both run at 16,000 rpm with 1.3/1.5 kW (S1/S6)
- Stated rotating tool capacity in steel: drilling Ø 2.5 at f=0.15 mm/rev and tapping M3x5
- Rotating tools reach a maximum of 10,000 rpm
- Compact and light: 1,800 x 650 x 1,575 mm and 750 kg
- Counter spindle capacity equals the main spindle at 4 mm
Limitations
- Bar capacity is 4 mm and workpiece length 28 mm, so anything larger needs a bigger SwissNano
- Rotating tool power is listed as 0,5 kW, which confines milling to very light cuts
- Turning tool section is 8 x 8, or 7 x 7 as the option, so holders from larger machines do not carry over
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Bar capacity is 4 mm and the workpiece length is 28 mm. The counter spindle also accepts a maximum of 4 mm, so the whole part has to fit inside those limits on both sides.
02
Tornos lists a steel drilling capacity of Ø 2.5 at f=0.15 mm/rev and a steel tapping capacity of M3x5. The rotating tools run at up to 10,000 rpm and their power is listed as 0,5 kW.
03
Yes, by the table. Both run at 16,000 rpm, both are rated 1.3/1.5 kW (S1/S6) and both accept 4 mm. Operations can be split between the two sides to balance the cycle instead of keeping the heavy work at the front.
04
It measures 1,800 x 650 x 1,575 mm (length x width x height) and weighs 750 kg. The control is a FANUC Oi TF Plus.
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