Victor Taichung NEX 260M

The Nexus 250A is a 2-axis CNC turning center for pure turning operations — it has no live tooling or C-axis. The NEX 260M adds a driven tool turret operating up to 4,000 RPM and a C-axis on the main spindle, enabling milling, drilling, and tapping on turned diameters without removing the part. For shops whose parts require only turning operations, the Nexus 250A is the more cost-effective choice. Shops with parts that include cross-holes, flats, keyways, or face-milled features should evaluate the NEX 260M to eliminate secondary operations.

The standard NEX 260M does not include a Y-axis. Off-center and polar features are produced using C-axis spindle positioning with live tool rotary motion — a technique called polar coordinate milling or C-axis milling. This approach handles the majority of cross-drilling, flats, keyways, and regularly spaced hole patterns common on turned parts. For parts requiring true off-center pockets, complex off-axis contours, or angled features not achievable with C-axis alone, a Y-axis lathe or multi-tasking machine is required.

Yes. The 66mm spindle bore supports bar feeder integration, and the Fanuc 0iTC control supports fully automated bar-fed production cycles including bar advance, part cutoff, and live tool operations within a single continuous program. This capability is valuable for shops running high-volume production of turned parts with secondary features, where the combination of bar feeder and live tooling minimizes operator intervention.

The Haas ST-25Y is a Y-axis live tool lathe in a similar size class, giving it true off-center linear motion that the NEX 260M (C-axis only, no Y-axis) cannot replicate for complex off-center features. However, the Haas control platform and service network are more established in North America, and the ST-25Y is priced accordingly. The NEX 260M may offer competitive pricing in markets where Victor Taichung has strong dealer presence. Shops with parts requiring true Y-axis features should evaluate the ST-25Y or other Y-axis lathes; shops with C-axis-compatible part features will find the NEX 260M a cost-effective alternative.

The NEX 260M live tool turret is available in VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure) and BMT (Base Mount Tooling) configurations. VDI is widely used globally and offers broad tool holder availability. BMT provides a flange-mount interface that can offer improved rigidity for live tool holders. Shops with an existing investment in either standard should specify accordingly. Both configurations are supported by major tooling manufacturers including Kennametal, Sandvik, and Iscar.