Tsugami BE208
Key Specifications
max bar capacity
max machining diameter
max machining length
main spindle speed
main spindle power
back spindle speed
How much does the Tsugami BE208 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 BE208 is a 20 mm (0.787 in) Swiss-type lathe with 8-axis simultaneous control, driven tools on both front and back, and up to 32 tool positions. The listed figures give a main spindle of 10,000 RPM on 3.7 kW (5 HP) continuous and 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) peak, a back spindle of 10,000 RPM on 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous and 2.2 kW (3 HP) peak, and a Fanuc 32i-B (Tsugami customized) control. Tsugami's current pages do not carry this table, so it has not been checked against the maker.
Driven tooling at both ends is what defines it. The gang carries 4 turning tools and up to 12 driven tools, running to 6,000 RPM, and the back end has driven tools of its own, so cross holes, flats and slots on the cut-off face can be made in the same cycle. With 8 axes listed as simultaneous, front and back work can overlap rather than wait for each other, which is where the cycle time is saved on complex small parts.
Maximum machining length is 200 mm (7.87 in) per chucking at up to 20 mm diameter. The guide bushing is fitted as standard, with a guide-bushless option for short parts where remnant matters.
The B0205 takes the same Ø20 mm (0.8 in) bar with 21 tool positions and live tools at 8,000 rpm, on a 2.2/3.7 kW (2.9/5 hp) main motor. The BE208 offers more positions and a stronger main spindle, with slower driven tools. It is listed at approx. 2,100 x 1,250 x 1,780 mm and approx. 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 20 mm (0.787 in) |
| Max Machining Diameter | 20 mm (0.787 in) |
| Max Machining Length | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Main Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Main Spindle Power | 3.7 kW (5 HP) continuous; 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) peak |
| Back Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Back Spindle Power | 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous; 2.2 kW (3 HP) peak |
| Number of Axes | 8-axis simultaneous |
| Driven Tools | Yes, front and back |
| Driven Tool Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Guide Bushing | Yes (guide-bushless option) |
| Tool Positions | Up to 32 |
| Gang Turning Tools | 4 |
| Gang Driven Tools | Up to 12 |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 32i-B (Tsugami customized) |
| Machine Dimensions | Approx. 2,100 x 1,250 x 1,780 mm |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 8-axis simultaneous control lets front and back operations overlap
- Driven tools at front and back, with up to 12 driven tools in the gang
- Main spindle of 3.7 kW (5 HP) continuous and 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) peak at up to 10,000 RPM
- Up to 32 tool positions on a 20 mm (0.787 in) machine
- Guide bushing standard, with a guide-bushless option for short parts
Limitations
- Driven tools run to 6,000 RPM, below the 8,000 rpm of the B0205's live tools
- Back spindle power is 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous, so heavy back-end cuts are limited
- Guide-bushless running is an option, not standard
- The gang holds only 4 turning tools
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed table describes the control as 8-axis simultaneous, so the front and back tool groups can cut at the same time instead of one waiting for the other. On parts with work at both ends, that overlap is where cycle time is saved. Confirm the axis assignment with the maker for the job being quoted.
02
The table lists up to 32 tool positions. The gang carries 4 turning tools and up to 12 driven tools, and there are driven tools at the back as well. Driven tools run to 6,000 RPM. Check the part's largest milling or drilling feature against that speed and the tool count.
03
Both take 20 mm bar. The B0205 has 21 tool positions, live tools at 8,000 rpm and a 2.2/3.7 kW (2.9/5 hp) main motor. The BE208 is listed with up to 32 positions, driven tools at 6,000 RPM and a main spindle of 3.7 kW continuous and 5.5 kW peak, with 8-axis simultaneous control.
04
The listed dimensions are approx. 2,100 x 1,250 x 1,780 mm and the weight approx. 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs). Both are approximate and unchecked against Tsugami, so get an installation drawing and allow room for the bar feeder at the headstock end.
