Tsugami B0205-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 B0205-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 B0205-VR is a 5-axis Swiss-type lathe for 20 mm (0.79 in) bar set up mainly for turning: of its 21 tool stations, only 4 are live. The main spindle runs to 10,000 rpm on a 3.7 / 5.5 kW (4.9/7.3 hp) motor, the sub spindle to 12,000 rpm and the live tools to 8,000 rpm. The control is a FANUC 0i-TF.
That balance makes it a machine for parts that are mostly turned, centre-drilled and parted off, with the occasional cross hole or flat. Parts that carry a lot of milling will run short of driven positions long before they run short of bar capacity.
With the guide bushing in place the B0205-VR machines up to 170 mm (6.69 in) in one chucking, so long shafts and pins can be finished complete. Tsugami America also lists a chucker mode; without the bushing the machining length is 45 mm. That suits short parts, where a shorter remnant saves material on every bar.
The machine weighs 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) and occupies 1,750 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.9 × 41.5 × 66.9 in). The B0205 without the VR suffix is listed with a 2.2/3.7 kW (2.9/5 hp) spindle at 200-10,000 rpm, so the VR carries the larger motor at the same top speed. The B0206-VR moves to a FANUC 0i-TF Plus and weighs 1,850 kg (4,078 lb), and the smaller B0125-VR runs its live tools at 10,000 rpm.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Number of Axes | 5 |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Chucker Mode | Yes |
| Max Machining Length | 170 mm (6.69 in) with guide bushing; 45 mm (1.87 in) without |
| Tool Stations | 21 |
| Live Tool Stations | 4 |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i-TF |
| Main Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Live Tool Speed | 8,000 rpm |
| Main Spindle Power | 3.7 / 5.5 kW (4.9/7.3 hp) |
| Machine Weight | 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) |
| Floor Space Required | 1,750 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.9 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) |
Specifications sourced from tsugamiamerica.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 3.7 / 5.5 kW (4.9/7.3 hp) main spindle for 20 mm (0.79 in) bar
- Sub spindle reaches 12,000 rpm, above the 10,000 rpm main spindle
- 170 mm (6.69 in) machining length per chucking with the guide bushing
- Runs as a chucker without the guide bushing for short parts
- 21 tool stations for turning-heavy part families
Limitations
- Only 4 of the 21 tool stations are live
- Live tools are limited to 8,000 rpm, against 10,000 rpm on the B0125-VR
- Machining length without the guide bushing is only 45 mm
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
4 of its 21 tool stations are live, running to 8,000 rpm. That covers a cross hole, a flat or a small slot, but parts with several milled features will need more positions than this machine offers.
02
The machine can run without its guide bushing, holding the bar in the spindle collet alone. Machining length per chucking falls from 170 mm (6.69 in) to 45 mm, but the remnant left at the end of each bar is shorter and the bar does not need guide-bushing tolerance.
03
The B0205 is listed with a 2.2/3.7 kW (2.9/5 hp) spindle running at 200-10,000 rpm, 21 tools and 8,000 rpm live tools. The B0205-VR keeps 21 stations, 8,000 rpm live tools and a 10,000 rpm main spindle, but has a 3.7 / 5.5 kW (4.9/7.3 hp) motor.
04
It occupies 1,750 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.9 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) and weighs 1,800 kg (3,968 lb), the same weight Tsugami lists for the B0125-VR. Leave room behind the headstock for the bar feeder when planning the layout.
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