Tsugami BM163-VR
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
max machining diameter
footprint
How much does the Tsugami BM163-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 BM163-VR is a 16 mm (0.63 in) Swiss-type automatic lathe with 13 tools as standard and a 3.7/5.5 kW main spindle running to 12,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm). It is the compact one of the two BM16 machines in Tsugami's table, at 1,735 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.3 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) and 1,350 kg (2,976 lb).
Motor size is what separates it from the B0123-VR. The B0123-VR also carries 13 tools and weighs 1,350 kg (2,976 lb), but its main spindle is 2.2/3.7 kW with a rated 10,000 rpm. The BM163-VR gives up rated speed for a larger motor, which is the better trade for harder materials and heavier cuts at 16 mm.
Rapids are 32 m/min on Y1 and Z1 and 24 m/min on X1. The 36 m/min rate in the shared table is for X2 and Z2 on the 5-axis machine only. Tsugami gives no back-spindle figures for this model; the BM165-VR is the version with 21 tools and a 2.2/3.7 kW back spindle, at 1,800 kg (3,968 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Machining Diameter | 16 mm (0.63 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm (rated 8,000 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 | 3.7/5.5 kW |
| Floor Space Required | 1,735 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.3 × 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
- 3.7/5.5 kW main spindle, larger than the 2.2/3.7 kW of the B0123-VR at the same tool count
- Compact at 1,735 × 1,055 × 1,700 mm (68.3 × 41.5 × 66.9 in) and 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)
- Takes up to 16 mm (0.63 in) machining diameter with 13 tools as standard
Limitations
- Rated spindle speed is 8,000 rpm, below the rated 10,000 rpm of the B0123-VR
- 13 tools as standard, against 21 on the BM165-VR
- No back-spindle figures in the table, so back-end work needs the BM165-VR
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Tool count, back spindle and size. The BM165-VR carries 21 tools as standard, adds a back spindle on 2.2/3.7 kW and weighs 1,800 kg (3,968 lb). The BM163-VR has 13 tools and weighs 1,350 kg (2,976 lb). Both share the 3.7/5.5 kW main spindle at 12,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm).
02
They match on tool count, 13 as standard, and on weight, 1,350 kg (2,976 lb). The B0123-VR's main spindle is 2.2/3.7 kW and runs to 12,000 rpm with a rated 10,000 rpm. The BM163-VR has the larger 3.7/5.5 kW motor but a lower rated speed of 8,000 rpm.
03
32 m/min on Y1 and Z1 and 24 m/min on X1. Tsugami's table also lists 36 m/min on X2 and Z2, but marks that figure as applying to the 5-axis machine only, so confirm whether it applies to the configuration being quoted before using it in cycle estimates.
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