Tsugami C180
Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
max swing
How much does the Tsugami C180 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Tsugami C180 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
The Tsugami C180 is a high-speed precision lathe for small chucked parts, with a spindle that reaches 15,000 rpm (rated 12,000 rpm), a 3 in or 4 in chuck, a 220 mm (8.66 in) swing and an unusual axis layout: 300 mm (11.8 in) of X travel against only 150 mm (5.91 in) of Z.
That layout is the reason to look at it. The C150 shares its swing, chuck options, speed and 1.5/2.2 kW motor but has 150 mm (5.91 in) of X. The C180 doubles the cross stroke. On a small part, X travel far beyond what the swing needs is room to spread tooling across the cross slide and to reach a loading position, so more tools can be kept in play without lengthening Z.
The axes are also quicker: rapid traverse is 24 m/min against 15 m/min on the C150, the same figure as the larger C300-V, which helps on parts whose cycle is a handful of short cuts. The least input increment is 0.01 µm on X in diameter.
The spindle is the lightest in the group at 1.5/2.2 kW. Against the C200's 3.7/7.5 kW, the C180 is clearly the machine for small diameters in free-cutting materials, where 15,000 rpm gives surface speed, and not for heavy roughing. The 150 mm (5.91 in) Z stroke also keeps parts short.
The C180 weighs 2,200 kg (4,850 lb) including the loader and 2 pallets, and the stated footprint of 1,560 × 1,602 × 1,700 mm (61.4 × 63.1 × 66.9 in) includes the loader. Those are the figures to plan the floor from. The table lists no bar capacity, no tool count and no control.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Swing | 220 mm (8.66 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Chuck Size | 3 in, 4 in |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm (rated 12,000 rpm) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 24 m/min |
| Least Input Increment | 0.01 µm (X axis in diameter) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 1.5/2.2 kW |
| Floor Space Required | 1,560 × 1,602 × 1,700 mm (61.4 × 63.1 × 66.9 in) (loader included) |
| Machine Weight | 2,200 kg (4,850 lb) (including loader and 2 pallets) |
Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 15,000 rpm (rated 12,000 rpm) spindle for small diameters
- 300 mm (11.8 in) of X travel, twice the 150 mm (5.91 in) of the C150
- 24 m/min rapid traverse against 15 m/min on the C150 and C220
- Takes a 3 in or 4 in chuck
- Footprint of 1,560 × 1,602 × 1,700 mm (61.4 × 63.1 × 66.9 in) and weight of 2,200 kg (4,850 lb) are both stated with the loader included
Limitations
- 1.5/2.2 kW motor, the smallest in the group and well below the 3.7/7.5 kW of the C200
- Z travel is only 150 mm (5.91 in), against 220 mm (8.66 in) on the C220
- 220 mm (8.66 in) swing, smaller than the 260 mm (10.2 in) of the C220 and C300-V
- No bar capacity, tool count or control is given in the table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both have a 220 mm (8.66 in) swing, a 3 in or 4 in chuck, a 15,000 rpm (rated 12,000 rpm) spindle, 1.5/2.2 kW and 150 mm (5.91 in) of Z. The C180 has 300 mm (11.8 in) of X travel against 150 mm (5.91 in) on the C150, and 24 m/min rapids against 15 m/min on the C150. Weights are 2,200 kg (4,850 lb) for the C180 and 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) for the C150, both with loader and 2 pallets.
02
The table gives 300 mm (11.8 in) of X and 150 mm (5.91 in) of Z. On a lathe with a 220 mm (8.66 in) swing, the extra cross stroke is room to place tools side by side and to move clear for loading, rather than a sign that larger parts fit. Confirm the tool layout with Tsugami, since the table does not show it.
03
Light steel work, yes, but the motor is 1.5/2.2 kW. The C200 carries 3.7/7.5 kW and the C220 2.2/3.7 kW. For steel parts with heavy stock removal those are the better fit; the C180's strength is the 15,000 rpm spindle on small diameters.
04
The stated footprint is 1,560 × 1,602 × 1,700 mm (61.4 × 63.1 × 66.9 in) with the loader included, and the weight is 2,200 kg (4,850 lb) including the loader and 2 pallets. Allow extra room around that for pallet changes and maintenance access.
Videos
Weco Werkzeugmaschinen
MachineryValues Inc
Community Discussions
Links to community discussions. Summaries are editorial — visit the original thread for full context.
