Tsugami S205-II
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Key Specifications
max bar capacity
number of axes
guide bushing
chucker mode
max machining length
tool stations
How much does the Tsugami S205-II 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 S205-II is a 20 mm (0.79 in) Swiss-type lathe with five axes, a removable guide bushing and a FANUC 32i-B control. Main and sub spindles both cover 200 - 10,000 rpm, the main spindle is rated 2.2 / 3.7 kW (3 / 5 hp), and Tsugami America lists 25/39 tool stations, of which 7/16 can carry live tools.
Machining length per chucking is 210 mm with the guide bushing in place. Take the bushing out and run in chucker mode, and the figure drops to 45 mm (1.77 in). That short, stiff setup suits parts cut from ground or drawn bar, where the remnant a guide bushing leaves behind is wasted material; long slender shafts still need the bushing.
Five axes is the lower count of the S20x pair. The S206-II, with the same 3,750 kg (8,267 lb) weight and footprint, has six axes, 33 / 47 tool stations and 15 / 24 live positions. The S205-II makes sense when the part mix does not need the extra axis or that much driven tooling. Where parts carry cross holes and milled features on both ends, the S206-II's live-tool count becomes the stronger argument.
Live tools run to 10,000 rpm, the same as on the S206-II and above the 8,000 rpm of the B0205-VR, so small drills and end mills can reach a usable cutting speed. Plan floor space for 2,325 × 1,270 × 1,970 mm (91 × 50 × 77.5 in). Tsugami America's table gives no rapid traverse or axis strokes, so ask for them if cycle-time estimates depend on them.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Number of Axes | 5 |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Chucker Mode | Yes |
| Max Machining Length | 210 mm (9.84 in) with guide bushing; 45 mm (1.77 in) without |
| Tool Stations | 25/39 |
| Live Tool Stations | 7/16 |
| CNC Control | FANUC 32i-B |
| Main Spindle Speed | 200 - 10,000 rpm |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 200 - 10,000 rpm |
| Live Tool Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Main Spindle Power | 2.2 / 3.7 kW (3 / 5 hp) |
| Machine Weight | 3,750 kg (8,267 lb) |
| Floor Space Required | 2,325 × 1,270 × 1,970 mm (91 × 50 × 77.5 in) |
Specifications sourced from tsugamiamerica.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Main and sub spindles both run 200 - 10,000 rpm, so back-end work gets the same speed range as the front
- 25/39 tool stations with 7/16 live positions, and live tools to 10,000 rpm
- Guide bushing and chucker mode: 210 mm per chucking with the bushing, 45 mm (1.77 in) without
- FANUC 32i-B control, shared with the S206-II
- Same weight and footprint as the six-axis S206-II, so the two fit the same cell layout
Limitations
- Five axes against six on the S206-II, which also offers 33 / 47 tool stations against 25/39
- Main spindle power of 2.2 / 3.7 kW (3 / 5 hp) means heavy turning passes at the full 20 mm (0.79 in) bar size have to be split
- In chucker mode the machining length per chucking is only 45 mm (1.77 in)
- Tsugami America's table gives no rapid traverse, axis strokes or live-tool power
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The S206-II has six axes to the S205-II's five, 33 / 47 tool stations against 25/39, and 15 / 24 live-tool positions against 7/16. Bar capacity, the 200 - 10,000 rpm spindle range, 10,000 rpm live tools, the FANUC 32i-B control, the 3,750 kg (8,267 lb) weight and the footprint are the same on both.
02
Yes. Tsugami America lists chucker mode, in which the guide bushing is removed. Maximum machining length per chucking is then 45 mm (1.77 in), against 210 mm with the bushing. Chucker mode suits short parts and saves the bar remnant that a guide bushing leaves.
03
Of the 25/39 tool stations, 7/16 can take live tools, and live tools run to 10,000 rpm. That speed suits small drills and end mills. Live-tool power and torque are not in the table, so check them before planning heavy milling or large taps.
04
The S205-II measures 2,325 × 1,270 × 1,970 mm (91 × 50 × 77.5 in) and weighs 3,750 kg (8,267 lb). The bar feeder at the headstock end comes on top of those dimensions, so lay out the cell with it in place.
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