Tsugami B073-VR
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
max machining diameter
footprint
How much does the Tsugami B073-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 B073-VR is a Swiss-type lathe for very small work, with a maximum machining diameter of 7 mm (0.28 in) and a main spindle that reaches 15,000 rpm, rated 12,000 rpm. Its motor is rated 1.1/1.5 kW and it carries 13 tools as standard.
Those figures fit the job. On a 7 mm bar, cutting speed comes from spindle speed rather than torque, and the B073-VR runs faster than the B0123-VR, which tops out at 12,000 rpm on a 2.2/3.7 kW motor. The low power rating means light depths of cut, which is how parts this small are machined anyway.
The rapid traverse row explains the model's two builds. X2 and Z2 move at 36 m/min but are marked 5-axis only, so back-end machining comes with the 5-axis version. Y1 and Z1 rapid at 32 m/min and X1 at 24 m/min on every version. The machine weighs 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) and occupies 1,625 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (64.0 × 41.5 × 66.9 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Machining Diameter | 7 mm (0.28 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm (rated 12,000 rpm) |
| Tool Capacity | 13 (standard) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 36 m/min (X2, Z2: 5-axis only), 32 m/min (Y1, Z1), 24 m/min (X1) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 1.1/1.5 kW |
| Floor Space Required | 1,625 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (64.0 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) |
| Machine Weight | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) |
Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 15,000 rpm main spindle, rated 12,000 rpm, for very small diameters
- X2 and Z2 rapid at 36 m/min on the 5-axis version
- Compact 1,625 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (64.0 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) footprint
Limitations
- 1.1/1.5 kW spindle motor limits it to light cuts
- Back-end axes X2 and Z2 are listed for the 5-axis version only
- Capacity of 7 mm (0.28 in) rules out anything larger
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Only in its 5-axis form. The rapid traverse row lists X2 and Z2 at 36 m/min with the note 5-axis only, so the back-end axes come with that version. Y1 and Z1 rapid at 32 m/min and X1 at 24 m/min. Specify the 5-axis build if parts need work on the cut-off end.
02
The B073-VR main spindle reaches 15,000 rpm, rated 12,000 rpm, on a 1.1/1.5 kW motor. The B0123-VR reaches 12,000 rpm, rated 10,000 rpm, on a 2.2/3.7 kW motor. Both carry 13 tools and weigh 1,350 kg (2,976 lb).
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