Tsugami SS327-III

Est. $380,000 - $530,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · tsugami.co.jp Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

8,000 rpm (rated 6,000 rpm)

Tool Capacity

38 (standard)

Rapid Traverse

35 m/min (Z1, X2, Z2), 24 m/min (X1, Y1, Y2)

Spindle Power

3.7/5.5 kW

max machining diameter

32 mm (1.26 in)

sub spindle speed

8,000 rpm (rated 7,000 rpm)

How much does the Tsugami SS327-III cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$380,000 - $530,000

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 SS327-III is a sliding-headstock (Swiss-type) automatic lathe for work up to 32 mm (1.26 in) in machining diameter. Its main spindle reaches 8,000 rpm with a rated speed of 6,000 rpm, the back spindle also reaches 8,000 rpm but is rated at 7,000 rpm, and Tsugami's table lists 38 tools as standard.

The figure that sets this machine apart is the back spindle. It carries the same 3.7/5.5 kW rating as the main spindle, so the second side of the part can take real turning and drilling cuts rather than only facing and deburring. On a part with heavy features at both ends, that lets the programmer split the work more evenly between the two spindles and shorten the longest of the two operations.

Rapid traverse is 35 m/min on Z1, X2 and Z2 and 24 m/min on X1, Y1 and Y2. A Y axis appears in both groups, but the table gives no live-tool count or speed, so confirm the driven-tool package before quoting milled or cross-drilled features.

The SS32L is the lighter choice at this size, with 29 tools, 32 m/min on Z1, X2 and Z2 and 3,400 kg (7,496 lb). The SS267-III keeps the 38 tools, the 3.7/5.5 kW rating and the same rapids, and runs its main spindle to 10,000 rpm (rated 7,000 rpm). For angled work, the SS327-III-5AX adds B-axis live tools at 7,000 rpm.

The SS327-III itself weighs 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) and occupies 2,630 × 1,270 × 2,010 mm (104 × 50.0 × 79.1 in). Check whether a bar feeder is included in that figure when planning the floor.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Machining Diameter	32 mm (1.26 in)
Max Spindle Speed	8,000 rpm (rated 6,000 rpm)
Sub Spindle Speed	8,000 rpm (rated 7,000 rpm)
Tool Capacity	38 (standard)
Rapid Traverse Rate	35 m/min (Z1, X2, Z2), 24 m/min (X1, Y1, Y2)
Spindle Motor Power	3.7/5.5 kW
Sub Spindle Power	3.7/5.5 kW
Floor Space Required	2,630 × 1,270 × 2,010 mm (104 × 50.0 × 79.1 in)
Machine Weight	4,000 kg (8,818 lb)

Specifications sourced from tsugami.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Back spindle rated 3.7/5.5 kW, the same as the main spindle, so back-end operations can carry a real share of the cycle
38 tools as standard, against 29 on the SS32L
Back spindle rated for 7,000 rpm, above the main spindle's rated 6,000 rpm, with both reaching 8,000 rpm
35 m/min rapids on Z1, X2 and Z2, against 32 m/min on the same axes of the SS32L
Y axes listed on both sides of the machine (Y1 and Y2), each with 24 m/min rapid traverse

Limitations

Main spindle tops out at 8,000 rpm; the SS267-III reaches 10,000 rpm for smaller-diameter work
The spec table gives no machining length per chucking, no live-tool speed and no control model, so these need confirming with Tsugami
Weighs 4,000 kg (8,818 lb), against 3,400 kg (7,496 lb) for the SS32L, and needs 2,630 × 1,270 mm (104 × 50.0 in) of floor

Best For

Bar work up to 32 mm (1.26 in) machining diameter Parts with substantial back-end turning or drilling Complex parts that need up to 38 tools in one setup Larger-diameter work where 8,000 rpm is enough spindle speed

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the SS327-III differ from the SS32L?

Both take 32 mm bar and have an 8,000 rpm main spindle (rated 6,000 rpm) at 3.7/5.5 kW. The SS32L carries 29 tools instead of 38, rapids at 32 m/min on Z1, X2 and Z2 instead of 35 m/min, has a 2.2/3.7 kW back spindle and weighs 3,400 kg (7,496 lb). The SS327-III is the one for parts that need more tools and a stronger second side.

02 What does the SS327-III-5AX add?

A B axis for angled work. Its table lists live tools at 7,000 rpm for the B-axis tools and 6,000 rpm for the others and a weight of 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). The SS327-III's own table lists no B axis, so angled holes and faces call for the 5AX version.

03 How fast are the two spindles?

Both reach 8,000 rpm. The main spindle is rated at 6,000 rpm and the back spindle at 7,000 rpm, and both carry a 3.7/5.5 kW rating. For very small diameters that need higher surface speed, the SS267-III's main spindle runs to 10,000 rpm (rated 7,000 rpm).

04 How much floor space and weight should I plan for?

Tsugami gives 2,630 × 1,270 × 2,010 mm (104 × 50.0 × 79.1 in) and 4,000 kg (8,818 lb). Ask whether the footprint includes the bar feeder, and add room for chip handling and bar loading at the headstock end.