Tsugami B038T
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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 B038T 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 B038T is a 9-axis Swiss-type lathe for 38 mm (1.5 in) bar that combines a turret with a gang slide. Tsugami America lists up to 45 tool stations, with 8 rotary tools on the turret and 2 on the gang slide, and a FANUC 31i-B control.
The main spindle runs from 200 to 5,000 rpm on a 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) motor. That low top speed and high power fit large bar and heavy stock removal; small diameters on a stepped part will be cut below their ideal surface speed. The sub spindle runs at 200 - 7,000 rpm and the live tools at 200 - 8,000 rpm, so small drills and end mills get more speed than the main spindle offers.
The B038T runs with a guide bushing and machines up to 250 mm (9.84 in) per chucking. It has no chucker mode, so every part is made through the bushing. Bar stock has to suit it, and the remnant at the end of each bar is longer than on a machine that can run without one.
The extra axes and turret show in the size: 6,200 kg (13,669 lb) on a footprint of 3,247 × 1,875 × 1,840 mm. The B0386 covers the same 38 mm bar with 6 axes, 32/42 tool stations, a chucker mode and 4,850 kg. The B038M is a different machine again, a turn-mill with a 20,000 rpm B-axis spindle at 7,100 kg (15,653 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Number of Axes | 9 |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Chucker Mode | No |
| Max Machining Length | 250 mm (9.84 in) |
| Tool Stations | 45 max |
| Live Tool Stations | 8 Rotary Tools (Turret) 2 (Gang Slide) |
| CNC Control | FANUC 31i-B |
| Main Spindle Speed | 200 - 5,000 rpm |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 200 - 7,000 rpm |
| Live Tool Speed | 200 - 8,000 rpm |
| Main Spindle Power | 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) |
| Machine Weight | 6,200 kg (13,669 lb) |
| Floor Space Required | 3,247 × 1,875 × 1,840 mm (134.9 × 73.8 × 72.4 in) |
Specifications sourced from tsugamiamerica.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Turret with 8 rotary tools plus a gang slide, up to 45 tool stations
- 9 controlled axes, against 6 on the B0386
- 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) main spindle for 38 mm (1.5 in) bar
- Live tools run at 200 - 8,000 rpm, faster than the 6,000 rpm of the B0386
- 250 mm (9.84 in) machining length per chucking
Limitations
- No chucker mode: the machine always runs with the guide bushing
- Main spindle is limited to 5,000 rpm
- Driven positions are 8 on the turret and 2 on the gang slide, fewer than the 15/26 of the B0386
- At 6,200 kg (13,669 lb) and 3,247 mm long it needs a large floor area
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both take 38 mm (1.5 in) bar on a 7.5 / 11 kW main spindle. The B038T adds a turret, for 9 axes and up to 45 tool stations, and machines 250 mm (9.84 in) per chucking, but cannot run as a chucker. The B0386 has 6 axes, 32/42 stations, 320 mm (12.6 in) of stroke, a chucker mode and weighs 4,850 kg against 6,200 kg.
02
No. Tsugami America lists a guide bushing but no chucker mode for the B038T. Every part is machined through the bushing, which supports long work well but leaves a longer remnant per bar and needs bar stock that suits the bushing.
03
8 rotary tools on the turret and 2 on the gang slide, running at 200 - 8,000 rpm. The machine holds up to 45 tool stations in total, so most positions carry stationary turning and boring tools.
04
The main spindle runs at 200 - 5,000 rpm on a 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) motor, the sub spindle at 200 - 7,000 rpm and the live tools at 200 - 8,000 rpm. The main spindle is built for large bar and heavy cuts rather than high surface speed on small diameters.
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