Tsugami B0125-VR
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Key Specifications
max bar capacity
number of axes
guide bushing
chucker mode
max machining length
tool stations
How much does the Tsugami B0125-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 B0125-VR is a 5-axis Swiss-type automatic lathe for bar up to 12 mm (0.47 in), with 170 mm (6.69 in) of maximum machining length, 21 tool stations of which 4 are live, and main and sub-spindles that both run to 12,000 rpm. The control is a FANUC 0i-TF.
It can run with or without a guide bushing. Tsugami America lists both a guide bushing and a chucker mode, which matters for cost per part: guide-bushing mode supports long, slender work along the 170 mm length, while chucker mode runs shorter parts with less bar remnant and fewer demands on bar straightness and ground stock.
The sub-spindle matching the main at 12,000 rpm means back-end features on small diameters can be cut at proper surface speed, not just picked off. Live tools run to 10,000 rpm from the 4 driven stations, for cross holes, flats and slots. With 21 stations in all, most small parts can be finished complete.
Against the older B0125, the B0125-VR has a stronger spindle and faster live tools. The B0125 lists 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp), 8,000 rpm live tools and a Fanuc 32i-B. The B0125-VR's main spindle is rated 2.2 / 3.7 kW (2.9/4.9 hp), and the machine weighs 1,800 kg (3,968 lb). The B0126-VR, on a FANUC 0i-TF Plus, lists 8,000 rpm live tools. Footprint is 1,750 × 1,054 × 1,699 mm (68.9 × 41.5 × 66.9 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 12 mm (0.47 in) |
| Number of Axes | 5 |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Chucker Mode | Yes |
| Max Machining Length | 170 mm (6.69 in) |
| Tool Stations | 21 |
| Live Tool Stations | 4 |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i-TF |
| Main Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Live Tool Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Main Spindle Power | 2.2 / 3.7 kW (2.9/4.9 hp) |
| Machine Weight | 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) |
| Floor Space Required | 1,750 × 1,054 × 1,699 mm (68.9 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) |
Specifications sourced from tsugamiamerica.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Runs with a guide bushing or in chucker mode
- Sub-spindle matches the main spindle at 12,000 rpm
- Live tools run to 10,000 rpm, against 8,000 rpm on the B0125 and B0126-VR
- 21 tool stations, 4 of them live, on 5 axes
- Main spindle rated 2.2 / 3.7 kW (2.9/4.9 hp), against 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) on the B0125
Limitations
- Bar capacity is limited to 12 mm (0.47 in)
- Only 4 of the 21 stations are live, which limits milled features per part
- Maximum machining length is 170 mm (6.69 in)
- FANUC 0i-TF control, where the B0126-VR lists the 0i-TF Plus
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Yes. Tsugami America lists both a guide bushing and chucker mode. Guide-bushing operation suits long, slender work up to the 170 mm (6.69 in) machining length; chucker mode suits short parts and cuts the bar remnant left at the end of each bar.
02
The B0125 lists a 1.5/2.2 kW (2/2.9 hp) spindle, 8,000 rpm live tools, and a Fanuc 32i-B control. The B0125-VR has a 2.2 / 3.7 kW (2.9/4.9 hp) main spindle, 10,000 rpm live tools and a FANUC 0i-TF, and weighs 1,800 kg (3,968 lb). Both carry 21 tools.
03
4 of its 21 tool stations are live, running to 10,000 rpm. That covers cross drilling, flats and slots on most small parts; parts with many milled features may need more driven positions than 4.
04
It measures 1,750 × 1,054 × 1,699 mm (68.9 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) and weighs 1,800 kg (3,968 lb). Add room for a bar feeder behind the headstock when planning the layout.
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