Tsugami SS32
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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 SS32 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 SS32 is the largest bar size in Tsugami's SS Swiss-type line, taking 32 mm (1.26 in) stock and machining up to 320 mm (12.6 in) per chucking. The main spindle is rated 3.7 / 5.5 kW (5 / 7.4 hp) and both spindles run 200 - 8,000 rpm. Six axes, 24/40 tool stations (10/13 live) and a FANUC 32i-B control complete the listing.
Two figures set it apart from the SS20 and SS26 on the same 3,400 kg (7,495 lb) frame. The top speed is 8,000 rpm rather than the 10,000 rpm of the SS20 and SS26, which fits the larger diameters this machine is for: at 32 mm a given cutting speed is reached at lower rpm. And chucker mode is listed as not available, so the SS32 always runs with its guide bushing.
That makes it a machine for long work at large diameter. The 320 mm of machining length per chucking is the longest of the three SS sizes, useful for shafts, spindles and long connector bodies. Short, chunky parts that would normally run in chucker mode to save the remnant are better placed on the SS26, which offers 50 mm (1.97 in) without the bushing.
The SS32L sits alongside it with 29 tools as standard and 32 m/min rapids on Z1, X2 and Z2, at 3,400 kg (7,496 lb). On the SS32 itself live tools run to 5,000 rpm, and the machine needs 2,020 × 1,675 × 2,020 mm (79.5 × 65.9 × 79.5 in) of floor.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 32 mm (1.26 in) |
| Number of Axes | 6 |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Chucker Mode | No |
| Max Machining Length | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Tool Stations | 24/40 |
| Live Tool Stations | 10/13 |
| CNC Control | FANUC 32i-B |
| Main Spindle Speed | 200 - 8,000 rpm |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 200 - 8,000 rpm |
| Live Tool Speed | 5,000 rpm |
| Main Spindle Power | 3.7 / 5.5 kW (5 / 7.4 hp) |
| Machine Weight | 3,400 kg (7,495 lb) |
| Floor Space Required | 2,020 × 1,675 × 2,020 mm (79.5 × 65.9 × 79.5 in) |
Specifications sourced from tsugamiamerica.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 32 mm (1.26 in) bar capacity, the largest of the SS20, SS26 and SS32
- 320 mm (12.6 in) machining length per chucking
- Main spindle rated 3.7 / 5.5 kW (5 / 7.4 hp)
- 24/40 tool stations with 10/13 live positions
- Same 2,020 × 1,675 × 2,020 mm (79.5 × 65.9 × 79.5 in) footprint as the smaller SS models
Limitations
- No chucker mode: the guide bushing is always used, so short parts leave a remnant
- Spindles stop at 8,000 rpm, against 10,000 rpm on the SS26
- Live tools are limited to 5,000 rpm
- Tsugami America's table gives no rapid traverse or axis strokes
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. Tsugami America lists chucker mode as not available on the SS32, so it always works through the guide bushing. For short parts where the bar remnant matters, the SS26 offers chucker mode with 50 mm (1.97 in) per chucking.
02
The SS32 runs 200 - 8,000 rpm against 200 - 10,000 rpm on the SS26. Larger bar reaches a given surface speed at lower rpm, so the lower ceiling costs little on 32 mm work; it matters more when the same machine runs small-diameter features.
03
The SS32L is listed with 29 tools as standard, 8,000 rpm (rated 6,000 rpm), 3.7/5.5 kW and 32 m/min rapids on Z1, X2 and Z2. The SS32 table gives 24/40 tool stations and the same 8,000 rpm top speed and spindle power; ask Tsugami which layout suits the part mix.
04
320 mm (12.6 in). Longer parts need several chuckings, which adds cycle time. At 32 mm (1.26 in) diameter that length covers most shafts and long bodies made on a Swiss-type lathe.
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