Tsugami M08SB
Key Specifications
Accuracy
max bar capacity
min bar capacity
max machining length
main spindle speed
main spindle power
How much does the Tsugami M08SB 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 M08SB is listed as an 8 mm (0.315 in) Swiss-type lathe with matched 20,000 RPM main and back spindles, driven tools front and back up to 10,000 RPM, and up to 22 tool positions. This name does not appear on Tsugami's current product pages, so the table could not be checked against the maker. The figures below are the listed ones and are unconfirmed.
The range of bar it claims is wide at the small end: 0.5 mm (0.020 in) minimum to 8 mm (0.315 in) maximum, with up to 80 mm (3.15 in) of machining length. Equal 20,000 RPM on both spindles means the back end of a part can be finished at the same surface speed as the front, which is what tiny diameters need.
Power is modest. The main spindle is listed at 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous and 2.2 kW (3 HP) peak, the back spindle at 0.75 kW (1 HP) continuous and 1.1 kW (1.5 HP) peak. With up to 9-axis simultaneous control and live tools on both sides, the machine is set out for complex small parts rather than stock removal.
The listed control is a Fanuc 32i-B (Tsugami customized), positioning accuracy ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in), and the machine weighs approx. 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs) on approx. 1,350 x 1,050 x 1,600 mm. Do not confuse it with the M08J, an 8 inch chuck lathe of 3,300 kg (7,275 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 8 mm (0.315 in) |
| Min Bar Capacity | 0.5 mm (0.020 in) |
| Max Machining Length | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Main Spindle Speed | Up to 20,000 RPM |
| Main Spindle Power | 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous; 2.2 kW (3 HP) peak |
| Back Spindle Speed | Up to 20,000 RPM |
| Back Spindle Power | 0.75 kW (1 HP) continuous; 1.1 kW (1.5 HP) peak |
| Number of Axes | Up to 9-axis simultaneous |
| Driven Tools | Yes, front and back |
| Driven Tool Speed | Up to 10,000 RPM |
| Guide Bushing | Yes, ultra-precision Swiss-type |
| Tool Positions | Up to 22 |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.001 mm (±0.00004 in) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 32i-B (Tsugami customized) |
| Machine Dimensions | Approx. 1,350 x 1,050 x 1,600 mm |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 1,100 kg (2,425 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
- Main and back spindles both run up to 20,000 RPM in the listed figures
- Driven tools front and back, up to 10,000 RPM
- Bar range from 0.5 mm (0.020 in) to 8 mm (0.315 in)
- Up to 22 tool positions and up to 9-axis simultaneous control
- Small machine at approx. 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs)
Limitations
- Not on Tsugami's current product pages, so none of the figures is confirmed
- Main spindle of 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous restricts it to light cuts
- Maximum machining length is only 80 mm (3.15 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. The M08SB does not appear on Tsugami's current product pages, so the table could not be compared with the maker's. Several rows are marked approximate. Ask Tsugami or the seller for the original specification sheet.
02
Not on the figures. The M08J is an 8 inch chuck lathe weighing 3,300 kg (7,275 lb) with a FANUC 0i-TF control. The M08SB table describes an 8 mm (0.315 in) Swiss-type lathe of approx. 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs). The shared prefix should not be read as the same machine.
03
The listed main spindle is 1.5 kW (2 HP) continuous and 2.2 kW (3 HP) peak; the back spindle is 0.75 kW (1 HP) continuous and 1.1 kW (1.5 HP) peak. Both run up to 20,000 RPM.
04
Up to 22 tool positions and up to 9-axis simultaneous control, with driven tools front and back up to 10,000 RPM. The table does not say how the positions are split, so ask for the tool layout before planning a part.
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