Tsugami B038M
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
max machining diameter
sub spindle speed
How much does the Tsugami B038M 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 B038M is a turn-mill for work up to 38 mm (1.50 in) in diameter, built around a B-axis tool spindle that reaches 20,000 rpm, rated 15,000 rpm, on a 5.5/11 kW motor. The B axis swivels from -15° to 195° and positions in 0.001° steps, and the machine carries 40 tools on Capto C4 shanks.
The milling spindle is more powerful than either work spindle. Main and sub spindles both have 3.7/5.5 kW motors and run to 7,000 rpm, rated 5,000 rpm. That balance points the machine at parts where milling, drilling at compound angles and contouring take most of the cycle, with turning as one operation among several rather than the main job.
A swivel range wider than a half turn means the tool spindle can face the main spindle, the sub spindle and every angle in between, with 15° to spare on both sides. Angled holes and faces on both ends of a part can therefore be machined without special holders or a second setup. Capto C4 shanks give the rigid, repeatable tool clamping a milling spindle at 20,000 rpm needs.
Rapid traverse is listed as 32 m/min. The machine is large, at 7,100 kg (15,653 lb) and 3,030 × 2,000 × 2,160 mm (119 × 78.7 × 85.0 in). The B038T, Tsugami's 38 mm machine with a guide bushing and turret, weighs 6,200 kg (13,669 lb) and lists 200 - 8,000 rpm live tools. The B038M table gives no guide bushing or machining length, so ask Tsugami how long a part it can support before ordering.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Machining Diameter | 38 mm (1.50 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 7,000 rpm (rated 5,000 rpm) |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 7,000 rpm (rated 5,000 rpm) |
| Tool Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm (rated 15,000 rpm) |
| B Axis Index | 0.001° (positioning) |
| B Axis Range | -15° to 195° |
| Tool Capacity | 40 |
| Tool Shank | Capto C4 |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 32 m/min |
| Spindle Motor Power | 3.7/5.5 kW |
| Sub Spindle Power | 3.7/5.5 kW |
| Tool Spindle Power | 5.5/11 kW |
| Floor Space Required | 3,030 × 2,000 × 2,160 mm (119 × 78.7 × 85.0 in) |
| Machine Weight | 7,100 kg (15,653 lb) |
Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- B-axis tool spindle to 20,000 rpm (rated 15,000 rpm) on a 5.5/11 kW motor
- B axis swivels from -15° to 195° with 0.001° positioning
- 40 tools on Capto C4 shanks
- Matched main and sub spindles, both 3.7/5.5 kW and 7,000 rpm
- Rapid traverse of 32 m/min for the moves between operations
Limitations
- Work spindles rated 3.7/5.5 kW, modest for heavy turning of 38 mm (1.50 in) bar
- Main and sub spindles are rated at 5,000 rpm, with 7,000 rpm the maximum
- At 7,100 kg (15,653 lb) and 3,030 × 2,000 mm it needs a large, solid floor area
- The table gives no machining length or guide bushing details
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It swivels the tool spindle from -15° to 195° and positions in 0.001° steps. That range covers the main spindle, the sub spindle and every angle between them, so angled holes and faces on both ends of a part can be cut in one setup.
02
The tool spindle has a 5.5/11 kW motor and reaches 20,000 rpm, rated 15,000 rpm. That is more power than either work spindle, which are both 3.7/5.5 kW, so the machine is aimed at milling-heavy parts rather than heavy turning.
03
The B038T is a 38 mm (1.5 in) Swiss-type lathe with a guide bushing, a turret and a gang slide, a 7.5 / 11 kW main spindle running at 200 - 5,000 rpm and live tools to 200 - 8,000 rpm, weighing 6,200 kg (13,669 lb). The B038M swaps that for a B-axis milling spindle to 20,000 rpm, 40 Capto C4 tools and 3.7/5.5 kW work spindles, at 7,100 kg (15,653 lb).
04
Capto C4 shanks, with 40 tools in total. Budget for a set of C4 holders when planning the tool list, since tooling from a gang-type Swiss lathe will not fit the B-axis spindle directly.
05
The machine occupies 3,030 × 2,000 × 2,160 mm (119 × 78.7 × 85.0 in) and weighs 7,100 kg (15,653 lb). Check floor loading and access for crane or forklift delivery before it arrives.
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