Tsugami P056W
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
max machining diameter
sub spindle speed
How much does the Tsugami P056W 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 P056W is the 18-tool member of Tsugami's small P-series Swiss-type lathes, built for parts up to 5 mm (0.20 in) in diameter. Main and sub spindles both run to 20,000 rpm (rated 15,000 rpm) on 0.75/1.1 kW each. Those spindle figures match the P054; the tool count and axis layout do not.
The rapid traverse row explains the difference. Tsugami lists 30 m/min for X1, X2 and Z1 and 25 m/min for Y1, Z2 and Y2, so this machine has a second set of X, Y and Z axes working opposite the first. A layout like this is what allows back-end machining to run while the front tools are still cutting, and with 18 tools standard, against 14 on the P054 and 11 on the P053, more of a part's features can be tooled up at once.
Rapids are also quicker than the 20 m/min of the P054, P014 and P034. On miniature parts each cut is short, so the moves between cuts take a large share of the cycle and faster positioning shows up directly in output.
Despite the extra axes it takes less floor space than the P054: 1,450 × 620 × 1,630 mm (57.1 × 24.4 × 64.2 in) against 1,770 × 820 × 1,600 mm, at a weight of 1,080 kg (2,381 lb). Tsugami's table gives no machining length per chucking or live-tool figures, so confirm those for the parts in question.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Machining Diameter | 5 mm (0.20 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm (rated 15,000 rpm) |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm (rated 15,000 rpm) |
| Tool Capacity | 18 (standard) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 30 m/min (X1, X2, Z1), 25 m/min (Y1, Z2, Y2) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 0.75/1.1 kW |
| Sub Spindle Power | 0.75/1.1 kW |
| Floor Space Required | 1,450 × 620 × 1,630 mm (57.1 × 24.4 × 64.2 in) |
| Machine Weight | 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) |
Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 18 tools as standard, against 14 on the P054 and 11 on the P053
- Rapid traverse of 30 m/min on X1, X2 and Z1 and 25 m/min on Y1, Z2 and Y2
- Main and sub spindles both reach 20,000 rpm (rated 15,000 rpm)
- Small floor area of 1,450 × 620 × 1,630 mm (57.1 × 24.4 × 64.2 in) for a machine with two axis groups
Limitations
- Bar work is limited to 5 mm (0.20 in) machining diameter
- Each spindle is rated 0.75/1.1 kW, enough for small diameters but not for heavy stock removal
- Tsugami's table gives no machining length per chucking or live-tool speed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Both machine up to 5 mm (0.20 in) and run main and sub spindles to 20,000 rpm (rated 15,000 rpm) on 0.75/1.1 kW. The P056W carries 18 tools against 14 on the P054, rapids at 30 and 25 m/min rather than 20 m/min, and its rapid row names six axes (X1, Y1, Z1, X2, Y2, Z2). It is narrower on the floor but, at 1,080 kg (2,381 lb), slightly heavier than the 1,050 kg P054.
02
Tsugami lists 30 m/min for X1, X2 and Z1 and 25 m/min for Y1, Z2 and Y2. On miniature parts, where each cut lasts only a moment, positioning moves take a large share of the cycle, so these figures matter more than they would on a larger machine.
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