Tsugami M08SD-II
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
max turning diameter
bar capacity
How much does the Tsugami M08SD-II cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Tsugami. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Tsugami M08SD-II is a twin-spindle lathe with mismatched chucks: an 8 in main spindle for bar up to 65 mm (2.56 in) and a 6 in sub-spindle for the second side. Maximum turning diameter is 280 mm (11.0 in), maximum turning length 380 mm (15.0 in), and a single 12-station turret serves both spindles.
The chuck sizes say a lot about how the machine is meant to be used. Roughing from large bar or chucked blanks happens on the main side, where the spindle has 7.5/11 kW. The sub-spindle, with 5.5/7.5 kW and a 6 in chuck, takes the part once it has been turned down and finishes the back: facing, chamfering, boring, threading. Both spindles reach 4,500 rpm (rated 4,000 rpm). The sub-spindle travels on an A axis listed at 30 m/min, beside 24 m/min on X and 27 m/min on Z.
The practical check before buying is the grip diameter on the second side. A flange turned to 280 mm on the main spindle has to be picked up by the 6 in sub chuck on a smaller shoulder or bore, so the part design and jaw set-up need to allow for that transfer.
Against the single-spindle M08D-II, which has the same main spindle, turret and envelope, the M08SD-II removes the second chucking at a cost in mass: 5,300 kg (11,684 lb) where the M08D-II is listed at 4,700 kg (10,362 lb). The footprint is 2,474 × 2,050 × 1,750 mm (97.4 × 80.7 × 68.9 in). The table shows no Y axis; the M08DY-II offers one at 12 m/min, without the sub-spindle.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 280 mm (11.0 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.56 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 380 mm (15.0 in) |
| Chuck Size | 8 in |
| Sub Spindle Chuck Size | 6 in |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,500 rpm (rated 4,000 rpm) |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 4,500 rpm (rated 4,000 rpm) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 24 m/min (X), 27 m/min (Z), 30 m/min (A) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5/11 kW |
| Sub Spindle Power | 5.5/7.5 kW |
| Floor Space Required | 2,474 × 2,050 × 1,750 mm (97.4 × 80.7 × 68.9 in) |
| Machine Weight | 5,300 kg (11,684 lb) |
Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Sub-spindle to 4,500 rpm (rated 4,000 rpm) on 5.5/7.5 kW finishes the second side in the same cycle
- 8 in main chuck with 65 mm (2.56 in) bar capacity and a 7.5/11 kW spindle
- A axis for the sub-spindle at 30 m/min
- 12-station turret and 380 mm (15.0 in) of turning length
- 280 mm (11.0 in) maximum turning diameter
Limitations
- Sub-spindle chuck is 6 in, smaller than the 8 in main chuck, which limits how large parts are gripped for the second side
- One 12-station turret carries tools for both ends of the part
- Weighs 5,300 kg (11,684 lb), against 4,700 kg (10,362 lb) for the M08D-II
- No Y axis or driven-tool figures in the table
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Tsugami lists an 8 in main chuck and a 6 in sub chuck. The main spindle (7.5/11 kW) does the heavy work from bar; the sub-spindle (5.5/7.5 kW) finishes the back of a part that has already been turned down. Check that every part has a diameter the 6 in chuck can grip after transfer.
02
The sub-spindle with its A axis at 30 m/min. The M08D-II has the same 8 in main chuck, 65 mm (2.56 in) bar, 12 stations, 380 mm (15.0 in) length and 7.5/11 kW spindle, but weighs 4,700 kg (10,362 lb) against 5,300 kg (11,684 lb) and needs a second chucking for the back of the part.
03
Its table lists rapids for X, Z and A only, so no. The M08DY-II has a Y axis at 12 m/min but a single spindle. For parts needing both features, ask Tsugami which M08 model combines them.
04
Both spindles reach 4,500 rpm with a rated speed of 4,000 rpm. Power differs: 7.5/11 kW on the main spindle and 5.5/7.5 kW on the sub-spindle. Rapids are 24 m/min on X, 27 m/min on Z and 30 m/min on A.
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