Tsugami B0123-VR
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
max machining diameter
footprint
How much does the Tsugami B0123-VR cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a swiss-type lathe in this class — not a quote from Tsugami. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Tsugami B0123-VR is a small Swiss-type automatic lathe for parts up to 12 mm (0.47 in) in diameter, with a 12,000 rpm (rated 10,000 rpm) main spindle rated 2.2/3.7 kW and 13 tool positions as standard.
Its rapid traverse row names only X1, Y1 and Z1, at 24 m/min on X1 and 32 m/min on Y1 and Z1. The B0125C table adds X2 and Z2 and carries 21 tools, so on the B0123-VR expect the work to be done mainly from the front gang; back-end features need checking with Tsugami before quoting.
The B0203-VR is the obvious alternative. It lists the same 13 tools, the same rapids and the same 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) weight, but the B0203-VR trades speed for power with a 10,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm) spindle at 3.7/5.5 kW. For 12 mm (0.47 in) and below, where small-diameter surface speed matters, the B0123-VR's 12,000 rpm is the better fit.
The machine weighs 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) and measures 1,735 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.3 × 41.5 × 66.9 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Machining Diameter | 12 mm (0.47 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (rated 10,000 rpm) |
| Tool Capacity | 13 (standard) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 32 m/min (Y1, Z1), 24 m/min (X1) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 2.2/3.7 kW |
| Floor Space Required | 1,735 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.3 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) |
| Machine Weight | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) |
Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 12,000 rpm (rated 10,000 rpm) spindle for surface speed on diameters up to 12 mm (0.47 in)
- Light at 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) with a 1,735 × 1,055 mm (68.3 × 41.5 in) footprint
- 32 m/min rapids on Y1 and Z1
Limitations
- 13 tool positions as standard, against 21 on the B0125C and 25 on the B0126C
- The rapid traverse row lists no X2 or Z2 axes, unlike the B0125C
- 2.2/3.7 kW spindle, below the 3.7/5.5 kW of the B0203-VR
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The B0203-VR lists the same 13 tools, the same rapids and the same 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) weight, with a 10,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm) spindle rated 3.7/5.5 kW. The B0123-VR runs faster, to 12,000 rpm (rated 10,000 rpm), on 2.2/3.7 kW, for parts up to 12 mm (0.47 in).
02
13 as standard. That covers a typical front-gang turning, grooving and cut-off set with some cross drilling, but if parts need many back-end operations the B0125C, with 21 tools and X2 and Z2 axes, is the model to compare.
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