Tsugami B0203-VR
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
max machining diameter
footprint
How much does the Tsugami B0203-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 B0203-VR is a 20 mm (0.79 in) Swiss-type lathe in a simple layout: 13 tools as standard, and a table that gives rapid rates only for X1, Y1 and Z1. No back-spindle speed, power or axis appears in its specifications, so treat it as a front-end machine unless Tsugami confirms otherwise for a particular build.
The main spindle is rated 3.7/5.5 kW, with a maximum of 10,000 rpm and a rated speed of 8,000 rpm. The B0123-VR has the same 13-tool layout, the same 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) weight and the same rapid figures, but a 2.2/3.7 kW spindle running to 12,000 rpm. The B0203-VR gives up top speed for motor power, which is the right trade for the larger diameters it holds.
Y1 and Z1 rapid at 32 m/min and X1 at 24 m/min. The machine occupies 1,735 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.3 × 41.5 × 66.9 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Machining Diameter | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm) |
| Tool Capacity | 13 (standard) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 32 m/min (Y1, Z1), 24 m/min (X1) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 3.7/5.5 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
- 3.7/5.5 kW main spindle, above the 2.2/3.7 kW of the B0123-VR
- 20 mm (0.79 in) bar capacity in a 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) machine
- Y1 and Z1 rapid at 32 m/min
Limitations
- No back spindle figures in the table; confirm back working before ordering
- 13 standard tools, against 25 on the B0208W
- Main spindle tops out at 10,000 rpm and is rated 8,000 rpm
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Its table lists no back-spindle speed, power or X2 and Z2 axes; the rapid traverse row covers only Y1 and Z1 at 32 m/min and X1 at 24 m/min. Ask Tsugami whether a back spindle is available for this model before planning parts that need work on the cut-off end.
02
The two share 13 standard tools, a 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) weight and rapid rates of 32 m/min on Y1 and Z1 and 24 m/min on X1. The B0203-VR takes 20 mm (0.79 in) bar and has a 3.7/5.5 kW spindle running to 10,000 rpm. The B0123-VR has a 2.2/3.7 kW spindle running to 12,000 rpm (rated 10,000 rpm).
