Tsugami FMA3-III
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
How much does the Tsugami FMA3-III cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from Tsugami. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Tsugami FMA3-III is a horizontal machining center for small parts on 300 × 300 mm (11.75 × 11.75 in) pallets, with 360 mm (14.17 in) of X, 330 mm (13 in) of Y and 400 mm (15.75 in) of Z travel and a spindle that runs from 200 to 15,000 rpm. It is an earlier generation than the FMA3-V and FMA3H-V, which keep its travels and pallet size.
Its figures point at fast, light cutting. The spindle is rated 7.5 kW (10 hp), a fraction of the 22/26/37 kW on the FMA3-V, so heavy steel roughing with large face mills is not its job. Speed is where it competes: 15,000 rpm sits between the 10,000 rpm of the FMA3-V and the 18,000 rpm of the FMA3H-V. Rapids are 25.2 m/min (994 ipm), a little quicker than the 24 m/min listed for both FMA3-V and FMA3H-V.
Non-cutting time is short on paper. Tool-to-tool time is 1.0 sec and the pallet changes in 9.0 sec, so loading happens outside the cycle and the spindle is back in the cut within seconds. Chip-to-chip time is 5.0 sec, though, and on parts with many short operations that figure, not the tool-to-tool time, sets the cycle.
Tsugami America's short table gives no tool capacity, spindle taper or pallet load for this model. The FMA3-V lists 62 tools, a 7/24 taper No.40 spindle and 80 kg (176 lb) per pallet, but do not assume the older machine matches; ask before planning fixtures. The FMA3-III weighs 11,500 kg (25,300 lb) and measures 4,040 × 2,485 × 2,740 mm (159 × 97.8 × 107.8 in), heavy for its pallet size, so check the foundation.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 360 mm (14.17 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 330 mm (13 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.75 in) |
| Pallet Size | 300 × 300 mm (11.75 × 11.75 in) |
| Tool to Tool Time | 1.0 sec |
| Chip to Chip Time | 5.0 sec |
| Pallet Change Time | 9.0 sec |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 25.2 m/min (994 ipm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 200 - 15,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Floor Space Required | 4,040 × 2,485 × 2,740 mm (159 × 97.8 × 107.8 in) |
| Machine Weight | 11,500 kg (25,300 lb) |
Specifications sourced from tsugamiamerica.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Spindle range of 200 to 15,000 rpm suits small tools and non-ferrous work
- 1.0 sec tool-to-tool time and a 9.0 sec pallet change keep loading out of the cycle
- 25.2 m/min (994 ipm) rapids, against 24 m/min on the FMA3-V and FMA3H-V
- Same 360 × 330 × 400 mm X, Y and Z travels as the current FMA3-V on the same 300 × 300 mm pallet size
Limitations
- The 7.5 kW (10 hp) spindle, against 22/26/37 kW on the FMA3-V, limits heavy roughing
- Chip-to-chip time of 5.0 sec is five times the 1.0 sec tool-to-tool figure
- The listed table gives no tool capacity, spindle taper or pallet load
- At 11,500 kg (25,300 lb) it is a heavy machine for 300 × 300 mm (11.75 × 11.75 in) pallets
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Travels and pallet size are the same, 360 × 330 × 400 mm on a 300 × 300 mm pallet. The FMA3-V has a 22/26/37 kW spindle running to 10,000 rpm (rated 8,000 rpm), a 62-tool magazine and weighs 9,800 kg (21,605 lb). The FMA3-III runs faster, to 15,000 rpm, on a 7.5 kW (10 hp) spindle and weighs 11,500 kg (25,300 lb).
02
Tool-to-tool is 1.0 sec, chip-to-chip 5.0 sec and pallet change 9.0 sec. For parts with long cuts the pallet change hides most of the loading time; for parts with many short operations, budget around the 5.0 sec chip-to-chip figure per tool.
03
The listed spindle runs from 200 to 15,000 rpm and is rated 7.5 kW (10 hp). Tsugami America's table does not give the taper or a torque figure, so confirm toolholder type and low-speed torque before moving steel work onto it.
04
It weighs 11,500 kg (25,300 lb) and measures 4,040 × 2,485 × 2,740 mm (159 × 97.8 × 107.8 in). Allow for the 2,740 mm height when planning crane or door access, and have the floor checked for an 11,500 kg load before delivery.
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