Tsugami B0385

Est. $200,000 - $300,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · ellisontechnologies.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

200-6,000 rpm

Tool Capacity

23/31

Spindle Power

7.5/11 kW (10.1/14.7 hp)

sub spindle speed

200-7,000 rpm

number of axes

live tool speed

5,000 rpm

How much does the Tsugami B0385 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $300,000

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 B0385 is a Ø38 mm (1.5 in) Swiss-type lathe with 5 axes and a 7.5/11 kW (10.1/14.7 hp) main spindle running 200-6,000 rpm. The back spindle runs 200-7,000 rpm, live tools run at 5,000 rpm, and the control is a FANUC 32i-B. The figures come from an authorised Tsugami dealer's page.

This is a power machine by Swiss-type standards. The main motor is roughly three times the 2.2/3.7 kW (2.9/5 hp) of the B0205 and twice the 3.7/5.5 kW (5/7.4 hp) of the BO326, which is what large-diameter bar needs. The top speed is low because cutting speed on a 38 mm bar is reached at far fewer revolutions than on small stock; the cost shows on small features of a large part, such as a fine thread or a small bore, which run below their ideal speed.

The headstock stroke is 250 mm (9.8 in), the length of part that can be turned in one chucking. Live tools at 5,000 rpm suit drilling and milling with the larger cutters this bar size calls for rather than small-tool work. The back spindle's 200-7,000 rpm range sits a little above the main spindle, which helps when the cut-off end carries smaller diameters than the bar.

The dealer's table gives the tool capacity as 23/31 and the live-tool count in a garbled form, so confirm the tooling layout on the quotation. The machine occupies 1,345 × 2,520 × 1,970 mm (52.9 × 99.2 × 77.5 in), a long footprint once a bar feeder for 38 mm stock is added.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Sub Spindle Speed	200-7,000 rpm
Number of Axes	5
Live Tool Speed	5,000 rpm
CNC Control	FANUC 32i-B
Headstock Stroke	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Spindle Speed	200-6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	7.5/11 kW (10.1/14.7 hp)
Tool Capacity	23/31
Bar Capacity	Ø38 mm (1.5 in)
Floor Space Required	1,345 × 2,520 × 1,970 mm (52.9 × 99.2 × 77.5 in)

Specifications sourced from ellisontechnologies.com (authorised dealer / distributor, not the manufacturer's own site) — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

7.5/11 kW (10.1/14.7 hp) main spindle for Ø38 mm (1.5 in) bar
Back spindle runs 200-7,000 rpm, above the 200-6,000 rpm main spindle
250 mm (9.8 in) headstock stroke for long parts in one chucking
Tool capacity of 23/31 on a FANUC 32i-B control

Limitations

Main spindle tops out at 200-6,000 rpm, slow for small features on a large part
Live tools run at 5,000 rpm, so small drills and end mills run below their ideal speed
The live-tool count in the table is garbled, so the tooling layout must be confirmed before ordering
Footprint of 1,345 × 2,520 × 1,970 mm (52.9 × 99.2 × 77.5 in) before the bar feeder

Best For

Large Swiss-turned parts from bar up to Ø38 mm (1.5 in) Heavy turning that needs a 7.5/11 kW main spindle Parts up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long in one chucking

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size bar does the B0385 take?

Up to Ø38 mm (1.5 in), against Ø32 mm (1.3 in) on the BO326 and Ø20 mm (0.8 in) on the B0205. The main spindle runs 200-6,000 rpm on 7.5/11 kW (10.1/14.7 hp), and the headstock stroke is 250 mm (9.8 in).

02 How does the B0385 compare with the BO326?

The BO326 takes Ø32 mm (1.3 in) bar and runs its main spindle to 8,000 rpm on 3.7/5.5 kW (5/7.4 hp), with live tools at 6,000 rpm and 34 tools. The B0385 takes Ø38 mm (1.5 in) bar on 7.5/11 kW (10.1/14.7 hp) at 200-6,000 rpm, with live tools at 5,000 rpm. Choose by bar size and how much power the roughing needs.

03 How many tools does the B0385 hold?

The dealer's table gives the tool capacity as 23/31, two figures that usually mean a standard and a maximum layout. The live-tool row is garbled. Ask for the tooling layout drawing of the exact configuration being quoted before planning a job around a given number of driven tools.

04 How fast is the B0385's back spindle?

It runs 200-7,000 rpm, a little faster than the 200-6,000 rpm main spindle. That suits finishing the cut-off end, where diameters are often smaller than the bar. The table gives no back spindle power rating, so ask for it if heavy back-end cuts are planned.