YCM NT-2500SY

Q: How much does the YCM NT-2500SY cost?

The price estimate for the YCM NT-2500SY is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/ycm-nt-2500sy#price; the request is passed to YCM or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · ycmcnc.com Updated 2026-10-05

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

3,500 rpm

Spindle Power

15/22 kW (20/30 HP)

Max Turn Length

686 mm (27.01 in)

max turning diameter

ø350 mm (ø13.78 in)

chuck size

spindle nose

A2-8

How much does the YCM NT-2500SY cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the YCM NT-2500SY that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The YCM NT-2500SY is a twin-spindle turning center with a Y axis, built to finish a part on both ends without an operator turning it round. The main spindle has an A2-8 nose and runs to 3,500 rpm; the sub-spindle has an A2-5 nose and runs to 6,000 rpm. Maximum turning diameter is ø350 mm (ø13.78 in) and turning length 686 mm (27.01 in).

Both spindles are YCM's own built-in motorized units, which removes the belt and its tension, slip and vibration. Each has a C axis that indexes in 0.001° steps and turns at 50 rpm. The main motor is rated 15/22 kW (20/30 HP) and the sub-spindle motor 5.5/7.5 kW. The sub-spindle travels 770 mm (30.32 in) on its B axis to take the part from the main chuck.

The radial power turret holds 12 tools, with 16 optional, and every station can drive a live tool at up to 4,500 rpm with 3.6 kgf-m. The Y axis is listed as 100 mm, ±50 from centre. With Y and C together the machine mills flats, pockets and off-centre holes that a C-axis-only lathe has to approximate.

The bed is a one-piece 30° slant casting on a bridge type base with wide, induction hardened box guideways. Direct drive motors are used on X, Y, Z and B. Bar capacity is given as ø75 mm through the draw bar, with ø80 mm in brackets, and the spindle bore is ø91 mm (ø3.58 in). The machine weighs 7,450 kg (16,424 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	ø350 mm (ø13.78 in)
Max Turning Length	686 mm (27.01 in)
Chuck Size	10
Spindle Nose	A2-8
Spindle Bore	ø91 mm (ø3.58 in)
Hole Through Draw Bar	ø75 (ø80) mm
Max Spindle Speed	3,500 rpm
C Axis Speed	50 rpm
Sub Spindle Chuck Size	6
Sub Spindle Nose	A2-5
Sub Spindle Bore	ø43 mm (ø1.69 in)
Sub Spindle Hole Through Draw Bar	ø33 mm (ø1.3 in)
Sub Spindle Speed Max	6,000 rpm
Sub Spindle C Axis Speed	50 rpm
X Axis Travel	260 (175+85) mm
Z Axis Travel	780 mm (30.71 in)
Y Axis Travel	100 (±50) mm
B Axis Travel	770 mm (30.32 in)
X Axis Rapid Traverse	20 m/min
X Axis Cutting Feed Rate	1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~393.7 ipm)
Z Axis Rapid Traverse	24 m/min
Z Axis Cutting Feed Rate	1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~393.7 ipm)
Y Axis Rapid Traverse	10 m/min
Y Axis Cutting Feed Rate	1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~393.7 ipm)
B Axis Rapid Traverse	20 m/min
B Axis Cutting Feed Rate	1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~393.7 ipm)
Spindle Motor Power	15/22 kW (20/30 HP)
Sub Spindle Power	5.5/7.5 kW
Turret Type	Radial Power Turret
Turret Stations	12 stations; opt. 16 stations
Live Tool Speed	4,500 rpm
Live Tool Torque	3.6 kgf-m
Swing Over Turret	ø720 mm (ø28.35 in)
Machine Weight	7,450 kg (16,424 lb)

Specifications sourced from ycmcnc.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Built-in motorized main and sub spindles, both with a 0.001° C axis
Y axis of 100 mm (±50) for off-centre milling and drilling
12-station radial power turret with all stations available for live tools
Sub-spindle with 770 mm (30.32 in) of B-axis travel for part transfer
Induction hardened box guideways on a 30° one-piece slant bed

Limitations

Sub-spindle motor is 5.5/7.5 kW, well below the main spindle
A single turret serves both spindles, so the two ends are cut one after the other
Live tool torque is 3.6 kgf-m
The table lists no tailstock for this model

Best For

Complex turn-mill parts finished on both ends in one cycle Bar-fed production with automatic transfer to the sub-spindle Parts with off-centre features that need a Y axis

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What do the two spindles of the NT-2500SY offer?

The main spindle runs to 3,500 rpm with a 15/22 kW (20/30 HP) motor on an A2-8 nose. The sub-spindle runs to 6,000 rpm with a 5.5/7.5 kW motor on an A2-5 nose. Both are built-in motorized spindles with a C axis indexing to 0.001°.

02 How much Y-axis travel is there?

The Y-axis travel is listed as 100 mm, given as ±50. Y rapid traverse is 10 m/min. YCM describes Y plus C-axis machining as integrating the mill and turn process for complex parts.

03 What are the live tool specifications?

Live tool motor speed is 4,500 rpm and torque is 3.6 kgf-m. The radial power turret has 12 stations, all available for live tools, and a 16-station turret is listed as an option.

04 What is the turning capacity?

Maximum turning diameter is ø350 mm (ø13.78 in) and maximum turning length is 686 mm (27.01 in). Z travel is 780 mm (30.71 in), and swing over the turret is ø720 mm (ø28.35 in). The main spindle bore is ø91 mm (ø3.58 in).