Tsugami M06SD-II

$160,000 - $220,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

max machining diameter chuck

260 mm (10.24 in)

max machining diameter bar

51 mm (2 in)

main spindle speed

200 - 4,500 RPM

back spindle speed

200 - 4,500 RPM

main spindle motor

7.5/11 kW (10/14.8 HP)

tool stations

12-station turret with live tooling

Overview

The Tsugami M06SD-II combines a sub-spindle and live tooling on a compact turret lathe platform, making it one of the most capable machines in Tsugami's M-series lineup for complete part machining. You get front and back turning, plus milling, drilling, and tapping in a single cycle. That's a lot of capability packed into a 2,330 x 1,850 mm footprint.

The machine handles chuck work up to 260 mm (10.24 in) and bar stock up to 51 mm (2 in). Both main and back spindles run 200-4,500 RPM, with a 7.5/11 kW (10/14.8 HP) main spindle motor. The 12-station turret accepts milling tools on all stations as an option, and the built-in motor sub-spindle picks up parts for back-end operations automatically.

Rapid traverse rates are 24 m/min on X, 27 m/min on Z, and 30 m/min on the sub-spindle A-axis. At 4,700 kg, the M06SD-II is actually the lightest of the S-series machines, keeping the footprint compact while still providing enough mass for stable milling operations. C-axis capability enables precise angular positioning for cross-drilling and hex features.

The M06SD-II is the machine for shops that want to drop parts complete off a turret lathe. It's not as feature-rich as the SY variants with Y-axis, but for parts that don't need off-center milling, it provides the essential combination of front/back turning and live tooling that eliminates second and third operations.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Machining Diameter Chuck	260 mm (10.24 in)
Max Machining Diameter Bar	51 mm (2 in)
Main Spindle Speed	200 - 4,500 RPM
Back Spindle Speed	200 - 4,500 RPM
Main Spindle Motor	7.5/11 kW (10/14.8 HP)
Tool Stations	12-station turret with live tooling
Live Tooling	All 12 stations (optional)
Sub Spindle	Yes (built-in motor)
Rapid Traverse X	24 m/min (945 IPM)
Rapid Traverse Z	27 m/min (1,063 IPM)
Rapid Traverse A	30 m/min (1,181 IPM)
CNC Control	Fanuc
Machine Dimensions	2,330 x 1,850 x 1,750 mm
Machine Weight	4,700 kg (10,362 lb)

Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Sub-spindle plus live tooling enables complete part machining with turning, milling, and back-working in one cycle
Compact 2,330 x 1,850 mm footprint for a machine with both sub-spindle and live tooling capability
12-station turret with live tooling on all positions provides extensive tooling flexibility
Both spindles at 4,500 RPM handle a wide range of materials consistently
30 m/min sub-spindle rapid traverse keeps part handoff fast
Eliminates multiple secondary operations, reducing lead time and improving part accuracy

Limitations

No Y-axis limits live tooling to centerline operations only
12-station turret shared between two spindles and live tools can get tight on complex parts
Higher complexity and cost versus simpler J-series or D-series variants
Live tooling milling power is limited compared to dedicated machining centers

Best For

Shops producing complete parts requiring turning, cross-drilling, and back-end machining in one setup Connector and fitting manufacturers making parts with features on both ends plus cross-holes Automotive shops machining sensors, fittings, and small components to completion Medical device manufacturers producing surgical instruments and components with complex geometries Production cells where reducing the number of machines per part directly improves throughput

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What can the M06SD-II do that the M06SJ-II can't?

Live tooling. The M06SD-II's 12-station turret accepts milling tools on all positions, adding cross-drilling, tapping, slotting, and hex milling to the front and back turning capability. The M06SJ-II is turning-only. If your parts have any milled features, the SD variant saves you a trip to the machining center.

02 Do I need the M06SY-II instead, or is the M06SD-II enough?

It depends on whether your parts have off-center features. The M06SD-II handles centerline cross-drilling, slotting, and hex milling perfectly. If you need bolt circles, eccentric holes, or off-center flats, you'll want the M06SY-II with its ±50 mm Y-axis. The SY adds cost and complexity, so only step up if the Y-axis features are truly needed.

03 How many tools can I realistically run on the M06SD-II?

The 12-station turret serves both spindles and handles both turning and live tools. In practice, you might allocate 6-8 tools for front-end operations and 3-4 for back-end, with some live tool positions mixed in. For very complex parts, you may need to get creative with combination tooling or multi-purpose tool holders.

04 How does part handoff work with live tooling?

The sequence is: front-end turning, front-end milling (live tools), sub-spindle pickup and cutoff, turret indexes to back-end tools, back-end operations complete. The Fanuc control manages the entire sequence automatically. Live tooling works on both the main and sub-spindle positions of the turret.