Tsugami P036W
Key Specifications
max bar capacity
max machining length
guide bushing
tool stations
live tool stations
main spindle power
How much does the Tsugami P036W 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 P036W is a guide-bushing Swiss-type lathe for micro parts, with a 3 mm (.125 in) maximum bar capacity, 30 mm (1.181 in) of machining length, 18 tool stations of which 2 are live, and main and sub spindles that both run to a maximum of 20,000 rpm with a rated speed of 15,000 rpm.
The tool count is what separates it from the other 3 mm machine in the range. The P034 also takes 3 mm (0.12 in) work with two 20,000 rpm spindles but holds 14 tools as standard; the P036W lists 18, including the 2 live stations. On small parts that need cross holes, flats or slots as well as turning, those driven positions decide whether the part comes off finished.
The live tool row gives two figures, 8,000 rpm and 50,000 rpm, without saying which tool or option each belongs to. The lower one is a conventional driven-tool speed; the higher one, if it applies to your configuration, is what makes very small drills and end mills cut properly. Confirm which you are being quoted.
The machine is unusually narrow. Its footprint is 1,450 × 599 × 1,631 mm (57.1 × 23.6 × 64.2 in), against 1,770 × 820 mm (69.7 × 32.3 in) for the P034, and it weighs 1,080 kg (2,381 lb). Several can stand side by side in a cell.
The main spindle is rated 0.75 / 1.1 kW (1.15 hp), so the P036W is for light cuts on fine parts. The 30 mm (1.181 in) machining length also means longer parts are made by re-chucking. The control is a FANUC 0i-TF Plus.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 3 mm (.125 in) |
| Max Machining Length | 30 mm (1.181 in) |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Tool Stations | 18 |
| Live Tool Stations | 2 |
| Main Spindle Power | 0.75 / 1.1 kW (1.15 hp) |
| Main Spindle Speed | Max 20,000 rpm (Rated speed; 15,000 rpm) |
| Sub Spindle Speed | Max 20,000 rpm (Rated speed; 15,000 rpm) |
| Live Tool Speed | 8,000 rpm 50,000 rpm |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i-TF Plus CNC Control |
| Machine Weight | 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) |
| Floor Space Required | 1,450 × 599 × 1,631 mm (57.1 × 23.6 × 64.2 in) |
Specifications sourced from tsugamiamerica.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 18 tool stations including 2 live, against 14 tools on the P034
- Main and sub spindles both reach 20,000 rpm (rated 15,000 rpm)
- Guide bushing for slender micro parts up to 3 mm (.125 in)
- Narrow 599 mm (23.6 in) wide footprint, against 820 mm (32.3 in) for the P034
- Live tool speed figures of 8,000 rpm and 50,000 rpm are listed
Limitations
- Machining length is 30 mm (1.181 in), so longer parts need re-chucking
- 0.75 / 1.1 kW (1.15 hp) main spindle limits it to light cuts
- Only 2 of the 18 stations are live tools
- The live tool speed row does not say which tool or option the 50,000 rpm figure applies to
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both take 3 mm work with main and back spindles at 20,000 rpm. The P036W lists 18 tool stations including 2 live ones; the P034 holds 14 tools as standard. The P036W is narrower at 1,450 × 599 mm (57.1 × 23.6 in) against 1,770 × 820 mm (69.7 × 32.3 in) for the P034, and weighs 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) against 1,050 kg (2,315 lb).
02
The table lists two figures for the live tools, 8,000 rpm and 50,000 rpm, without saying which tool or option each one applies to. Ask Tsugami which speed is standard on the machine you are quoted, since 50,000 rpm changes what small drills and end mills can do.
03
The machining length is 30 mm (1.181 in). On a guide-bushing machine, longer parts are made by re-chucking the bar and continuing, which adds time and a possible witness mark at the join. Check with Tsugami how long a part it can make in practice.
04
A FANUC 0i-TF Plus CNC control. The table lists no further control options, so confirm the software features you need, such as programming aids for the back spindle, with Tsugami before ordering.
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