Tsugami B0206-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 B0206-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 B0206-VR is a 6-axis Swiss-type lathe for 20 mm (0.79 in) bar with 27 tool stations, listed as 11/17 driven. It is the milling-oriented counterpart of the 5-axis B0205-VR, which has the same capacity and spindle but only 4 driven tools among 21 stations.
The main spindle reaches 10,000 rpm with a 3.7 / 5.5 kW (4.9/7.3 hp) motor, the sub spindle 12,000 rpm and the driven tools 8,000 rpm. The control is the FANUC 0i-TF Plus. That main spindle rating gives real cutting capacity on 20 mm stock, while the faster sub spindle helps with small drills and finishing passes on the cut-off end.
Tsugami America gives the driven count as 11/17 without saying what separates the two numbers, so confirm which configuration a quoted machine carries. Even at 11, there are enough driven positions to put cross holes, flats, slots and off-centre drilling on both ends of a part in one cycle, which is where this machine earns its place over the B0205-VR.
With the guide bushing the stroke per chucking is 170 mm (6.69 in); as a chucker it is 45 mm (1.77 in). The machine weighs 1,850 kg (4,078 lb) and occupies 1,750 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.9 × 41.5 × 66.9 in). The B0126-VR is the same idea at 12 mm (0.47 in), with 28 stations, 11 driven, a 12,000 rpm main spindle and a 2.2 / 3.7 kW motor.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Number of Axes | 6 |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Chucker Mode | Yes |
| Max Machining Length | 170 mm (6.69 in) with guide bushing; 45 mm (1.77 in) without |
| Tool Stations | 27 |
| Live Tool Stations | 11/17 |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i-TF Plus |
| 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 | 1,850 kg (4,078 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
- 27 tool stations with 11/17 listed as driven, for parts with a lot of milling and cross drilling
- Sixth axis over the 5-axis B0205-VR, which has 4 driven tools
- 3.7 / 5.5 kW (4.9/7.3 hp) main spindle on 20 mm (0.79 in) bar
- 170 mm (6.69 in) machining length per chucking with the guide bushing
- FANUC 0i-TF Plus control, against the 0i-TF on the B0205-VR
Limitations
- Live tools are limited to 8,000 rpm, slow for very small end mills and drills
- The 11/17 live-tool figure is not explained in the table; confirm the configuration
- Main spindle maximum of 10,000 rpm is below the 12,000 rpm of the 12 mm B0126-VR
- Without the guide bushing, machining length falls to 45 mm (1.77 in)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Tsugami America lists the driven tool count as 11/17 without explaining the pair, so ask which figure applies to the machine being quoted. Of the 27 tool stations in total, 11 driven positions are already enough for most cross-drilled and milled small parts.
02
For milling. The B0206-VR adds a sixth axis and lists 27 stations with 11/17 driven, against 21 stations with 4 driven on the B0205-VR. Bar capacity, the 3.7 / 5.5 kW main spindle and the spindle speeds are the same. The B0206-VR also has the FANUC 0i-TF Plus control and weighs 1,850 kg, against 1,800 kg for the B0205-VR.
03
The main spindle runs to 10,000 rpm, the sub spindle to 12,000 rpm and the driven tools to 8,000 rpm. On 20 mm (0.79 in) bar the main spindle speed is rarely the limit; the driven-tool speed is the one to check for small cutters.
04
The machine weighs 1,850 kg (4,078 lb) and occupies 1,750 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.9 × 41.5 × 66.9 in). Allow extra length for a bar feeder behind the headstock and access for chip and coolant handling.
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