The Tsugami SS38MH-5AX is an industrial-grade CNC Lathes & Turning Centers powered by the FANUC 31i-B5. a top spindle speed of 0 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Tsugami SS38MH-5AX: 38 mm (1.5 in) B-axis Swiss lathe, 8 axes, 52 tool stations, 20,000 rpm tool spindle, 7,000 rpm spindles, 300 mm per chucking.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Tsugami (International) |
| Machine Type | CNC Lathes & Turning Centers |
| CNC Controller System | FANUC 31i-B5 |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Spindle Taper Interface | Standard |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 7,100 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Max Bar Capacity | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Number Of Axes | 8 |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Chucker Mode | Yes |
| Max Machining Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Tool Stations | 52 std/max |
| Live Tool Stations | 6 (5 on backworking, 1 on tool spindle) |
| CNC Control | FANUC 31i-B5 |
| Main Spindle Speed | 200 - 7,000 rpm |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 200 - 7,000 rpm |
| Live Tool Speed | 6,000 rpm on backworking, 20,000 rpm on tool spindle |
| Main Spindle Power | 5.5 kW (7.5 hp) |
| Machine Weight | 7,100 kg (15652 lb) |
| Footprint | 2,930 × 1,940 × 2,160 mm |
Our best estimate for the Tsugami SS38MH-5AX is $500,000 - $700,000. This is an estimate for a swiss-type lathes in this class, not a quote from Tsugami; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/tsugami-ss38mh-5ax#price; the request is passed to Tsugami or an authorised dealer.
Tsugami America lists 6 live tool stations: 5 on the backworking side, running to 6,000 rpm, and 1 on the tool spindle, running to 20,000 rpm. The machine has 52 tool stations in total, so most positions are static turning and boring tools.
The SS20MH-III-5AX is the smaller machine with the same idea: its tool spindle reaches 25,000 rpm, its backworking tools 10,000 rpm, it uses the 31i-B5 Plus control and weighs 5,300 kg (11,660 lb). The SS38MH-5AX trades speed for size, with 38 mm (1.5 in) bar, 20,000 rpm on the tool spindle and 6,000 rpm on backworking.
300 mm (11.8 in). The machine can run with a guide bushing or in chucker mode; the table does not give a separate length for chucker mode, so ask Tsugami for that figure if short parts without the bushing are the plan.
Main and sub spindles both cover 200 to 7,000 rpm, and the main spindle is rated 5.5 kW (7.5 hp). The tool spindle reaches 20,000 rpm and the backworking live tools 6,000 rpm.
A floor area of 2,930 × 1,940 × 2,160 mm and a foundation for 7,100 kg (15,652 lb). Tsugami America gives no inch footprint for this model. Check bar-feeder length separately, since it will extend the line behind the headstock.
