USED TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022
The TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 is a high-performance Swiss-type CNC sliding headstock lathe designed for complex precision machining from bar stock. The SS38MH platform combines turning, milling, drilling, tapping, and backworking capabilities in a single machine, while the 5AX configuration adds full 5-axis simultaneous machining through a B-axis tool spindle.
With a maximum bar capacity of 38 mm (1.5″), the machine is designed for medium-diameter Swiss machining applications. It can operate with a guide bushing for longer workpieces or in guide-bushless/chucker mode for shorter components. The guide-bushing configuration provides up to 300 mm of headstock stroke, while chucker mode provides up to 100 mm.
The machine features a FANUC 31i-B5 CNC control, main and back spindles capable of up to 7,000 RPM, and a high-speed tool spindle capable of 20,000 RPM. The B-axis tool spindle uses CAPTO C4 tooling, providing increased rigidity for milling and complex multi-axis machining.
A documented 2022 machine is equipped with an Iemca Ideal 551 bar feeder, spindle chiller, mist collector, 1,000 PSI high-pressure coolant, full B-axis, chip conveyor, and five live plus five static backworking stations. The machine is particularly suited for aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, and precision industrial components requiring complete machining from bar stock.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – AXIS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Swiss-Type Sliding Headstock CNC Lathe |
| Number of Axes | 8 axes |
| Simultaneous Machining | 5-axis simultaneous |
| Main Spindle | Yes |
| Back Spindle | Yes |
| B-Axis | Full B-axis tool spindle |
| Guide Bushing | Yes |
| Guide-Bushless Operation | Yes |
| CNC Control | FANUC 31i-B5 |
| Main Spindle Speed | 200 – 7,000 RPM |
| Back Spindle Speed | 200 – 7,000 RPM |
| Tool Spindle Speed | Up to 20,000 RPM |
| Backworking Live Tool Speed | Up to 6,000 RPM |
The 5AX configuration combines Swiss turning with multi-axis milling and backworking, allowing several machining operations to be completed without transferring the part to a second machine.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Bar Stock | 38 mm / 1.5″ |
| Maximum Machining Diameter | 38 mm / 1.5″ |
| Headstock Stroke with Guide Bushing | 300 mm / 11.8″ |
| Headstock Stroke Guide-Bushless | 100 mm / 3.9″ |
| Maximum Guide-Bushed Machining Length | Approx. 300 mm |
| Guide-Bushless Machining | Approx. 100 mm |
| B-Axis Indexing | -15° to +195° |
| B-Axis Resolution | 0.001° continuous |
| Main Spindle C-Axis | 0.001° continuous |
| Back Spindle C-Axis | 0.001° continuous |
| Rapid Traverse | 32 m/min |
The convertible sliding-headstock design allows the SS38MH to accommodate both longer Swiss-type workpieces and shorter components that can be machined in chucker mode.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – CAPACITY
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 38 mm / 1.5″ |
| Main Spindle Drilling Diameter | 16 mm / 0.63″ |
| Back Spindle Drilling Diameter | 12 mm / 0.50″ |
| Main Spindle Tapping | M12 |
| Back Spindle Tapping | M12 |
| Tool Spindle Drilling | 12 mm / 0.50″ |
| Tool Spindle Tapping | M12 |
| Back Tool Post Drilling | 10 mm / 0.40″ |
| Back Tool Post Tapping | M8 |
| Back Tool Spindle Drilling | 8 mm / 0.30″ |
| Back Tool Spindle Tapping | M6 |
| Chuck Size | 38 mm / 1.5″ |
The 38 mm bar capacity places the SS38MH in a useful class for larger Swiss-type components while retaining the ability to perform extensive milling and backworking operations.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – SPINDLE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Spindle Type | Sliding Headstock |
| Main Spindle Speed | 200 – 7,000 RPM |
| Main Spindle Motor | 5.5 / 3.7 kW |
| Main Spindle Power | Approx. 7.5 HP |
| Back Spindle Speed | 200 – 7,000 RPM |
| Back Spindle Motor | 5.5 / 3.7 kW |
| Main Spindle Indexing | 0.001° continuous |
| Back Spindle Indexing | 0.001° continuous |
| Spindle Cooling | Standard spindle cooling system |
The main and back spindles provide synchronized machining capability, allowing the machine to perform front and back operations efficiently without manual part transfer.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – MILLING / B-AXIS SPINDLE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tool Spindle | B-Axis Tool Spindle |
| Maximum Speed | 20,000 RPM |
| Tool Spindle Motor | 11 / 5.5 kW |
| Tool Interface | CAPTO C4 |
| B-Axis Range | -15° to +195° |
| B-Axis Resolution | 0.001° continuous |
| Simultaneous Machining | 5-axis |
| Heavy-Duty Capability | Dual-contact CAPTO C4 tooling |
The B-axis tool spindle is one of the major advantages of the SS38MH-5AX. Its 20,000 RPM capability supports high-speed milling, while CAPTO C4 tooling provides a rigid connection for heavier milling operations.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – TOOL CHANGER
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tool Storage Capacity | 40-tool magazine |
| Total Tool Positions | Up to 52 |
| Live Tool Positions | 6 |
| Backworking Tool Positions | 5 live tools |
| Back Tool Post | 10 tools |
| Optional Deep-Hole Drill Positions | 2 |
| Tool Selection | Specified address / random indexing |
| Tool Interface | CAPTO C4 |
| Tool Spindle | B-axis |
The 40-tool magazine provides substantial tooling capacity for complex parts. Including the back tool post and other available positions, the SS38MH-5AX can accommodate up to 52 tool positions.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – CONTROL SYSTEM
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | FANUC 31i-B5 |
| Control Type | Multi-axis CNC |
| Axis Control | 8-axis |
| Simultaneous Control | 5-axis |
| Programming | CNC / conversational functions depending configuration |
| Rigid Tapping | Main, back and tool spindle |
| Custom Macro | Available |
| 3D Coordinate Conversion | Available |
| Tool Geometry / Wear Offset | Available |
| Machine Monitoring | Available |
| Maintenance Functions | Available |
The FANUC 31i-B5 control is designed for the multi-axis requirements of the SS38MH-5AX and supports synchronized spindle, B-axis, tool spindle, and backworking operations.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – COOLANT / CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 180 L |
| High-Pressure Coolant | Available |
| Documented Coolant Pressure | 1,000 PSI |
| Spindle-Through Coolant | Available |
| Spindle Cooling Unit | Standard |
| Chip Conveyor | Available |
| Mist Collector | Available |
| Coolant Flow Monitoring | Available |
| Automatic Fire Extinguisher | Optional |
A documented 2022 machine includes 1,000 PSI high-pressure coolant, chip conveyor, spindle chiller, and mist collector, making it particularly suitable for continuous production and difficult-to-machine materials.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Spindle Motor | 5.5 / 3.7 kW |
| Back Spindle Motor | 5.5 / 3.7 kW |
| Tool Spindle Motor | 11 / 5.5 kW |
| X1 Motor | 2.7 kW |
| Y1 / X2 / Z2 Motors | 2.5 kW |
| Z1 Motor | 3.0 kW |
| Back Rotary Tool Motor | 1.0 kW |
| Compressed Air Requirement | 0.4 MPa or above |
| Air Discharge | 280 NL/min |
| Electrical Supply | Verify machine nameplate |
The machine contains multiple spindle and servo systems, so actual facility requirements should be confirmed from the specific 2022 machine’s electrical documentation before installation.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Approx. Width | 115.5″ |
| Approx. Depth | 76.5″ |
| Approx. Height | 85″ |
| Published Metric Dimensions | Approx. 2,930 x 1,940 x 2,160 mm |
| Approx. Weight | 15,652 lbs / 7,100 kg |
| Coolant Tank | 180 L |
| Installation | Industrial floor installation |
The SS38MH-5AX has a substantial footprint for a Swiss-type machine because of its integrated machining-center-style B-axis, tool magazine, backworking equipment, and automation capabilities.
TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tsugami |
| Model | SS38MH |
| 5AX Configuration | SS38MH-5AX |
| Year | 2022 |
| Machine Type | Swiss-Type Sliding Headstock CNC Lathe |
| Configuration | Chucker-Convertible |
| Number of Axes | 8 |
| Simultaneous Machining | 5-Axis |
| Control | FANUC 31i-B5 |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 38 mm / 1.5″ |
| Main Spindle | 7,000 RPM |
| Back Spindle | 7,000 RPM |
| Tool Spindle | 20,000 RPM |
| B-Axis | -15° to +195° |
| Tool Magazine | 40 tools |
| Total Tool Positions | Up to 52 |
| Tool Interface | CAPTO C4 |
| Headstock Stroke | 300 mm with guide bushing |
| High-Pressure Coolant | Available |
| Chip Conveyor | Available |
| Bar Feeder | Iemca Ideal 551 on documented machine |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 15,652 lbs |
The documented 2022 machine currently offered in the U.S. includes an Iemca Ideal 551 bar feeder, spindle chiller, mist collector, 1,000 PSI high-pressure coolant, full B-axis, chip conveyor, and five live/five static backworking stations.
INDUSTRIES THAT USE TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022
The TSUGAMI SS38MH is designed for industries requiring high-volume production of complex precision components, including:
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Medical device manufacturing
- Automotive manufacturing
- Electronics
- Electrical components
- Defense manufacturing
- Hydraulic and pneumatic components
- Industrial equipment
- Precision engineering
- Robotics components
- General contract machining
- High-volume production
Its ability to combine Swiss turning, B-axis milling, backworking, drilling, tapping, and simultaneous multi-axis machining makes it especially useful where multiple standalone operations would otherwise be required.
TYPICAL PARTS TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 CAN PRODUCE
The machine can produce complex small-to-medium diameter precision components such as:
- Medical instrument components
- Surgical components
- Aerospace fittings
- Fuel-system components
- Hydraulic components
- Valve components
- Connectors
- Electronic housings
- Shafts
- Pins
- Bushings
- Precision sleeves
- Threaded components
- Complex turned-and-milled parts
- Multi-sided components
The B-axis tool spindle enables milling features such as angled holes, slots, pockets, cross-holes, and complex contours directly on the turned component.
WHY CHOOSE TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022
The TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 is attractive for manufacturers that need Swiss-type turning combined with sophisticated milling and multi-axis machining.
Key advantages include:
- 38 mm bar capacity
- 8-axis machine configuration
- 5-axis simultaneous machining
- Full B-axis
- 20,000 RPM tool spindle
- 7,000 RPM main and back spindles
- FANUC 31i-B5 control
- 40-tool B-axis magazine
- Up to 52 total tool positions
- CAPTO C4 tooling
- Guide-bushed and guide-bushless operation
- 300 mm headstock stroke
- 5 live backworking tools
- High-pressure coolant capability
- Chip conveyor
- Automatic bar-feeding capability
Tsugami specifically describes the SS38MH-5AX as a combined machine integrating sliding-headstock turning and machining-center capabilities for complete machining of complex parts from bar stock.
WHY BUY USED TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022
Buying a used TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 can provide access to a relatively recent, highly automated Swiss machining platform without the cost of purchasing a new machine.
The 2022 example currently advertised in the U.S. is described as being in excellent condition and can be viewed under power. It includes a bar feeder, spindle chiller, mist collector, full B-axis, chip conveyor, high-pressure coolant, and extensive backworking capability.
Because this is a sophisticated 5-axis simultaneous Swiss machine, buyers should pay particular attention to:
- Main and back spindle condition
- B-axis accuracy and repeatability
- Tool spindle condition
- FANUC control operation
- Linear-scale feedback
- Guide-bushing condition
- Bar feeder operation
- ATC operation
- Backworking tooling
- High-pressure coolant system
- Chip conveyor
- Spindle chiller
- Machine hours
- Cutting hours
- Maintenance history
- Available tooling and accessories
A machine with complete tooling, bar feeder, chip conveyor, coolant equipment, and low operating hours can command a significant premium over a basic machine.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 COST?
The TSUGAMI SS38MH – 2022 is a relatively high-value used Swiss machining center because of its 5-axis simultaneous capability, B-axis milling spindle, 40-tool magazine, and chucker-convertible design.
A current U.S. listing for a 2022 TSUGAMI SS38MH-5AX is advertised at $339,000, with an Iemca Ideal 551 bar feeder, spindle chiller, mist collector, full B-axis, chip conveyor, 1,000 PSI high-pressure coolant, and backworking tooling.
Because this is a highly optioned machine, the $339,000 asking price should be treated as an upper-market reference rather than the value of every 2022 SS38MH.
| Machine Condition | Estimated Used Price |
|---|---|
| As-Is / High Hours | $200,000 – $235,000 |
| Running / Average Condition | $235,000 – $270,000 |
| Good Production Condition | $270,000 – $305,000 |
| Excellent / Well Equipped | $305,000 – $340,000 |
| Low-Hour / Exceptional | $340,000+ |
Reasonable target buying range: $270,000 – $315,000
Best estimated listing value: $315,000 – $339,000
A clean 2022 TSUGAMI SS38MH-5AX with low hours, full B-axis, 40-tool magazine, Iemca bar feeder, high-pressure coolant, chip conveyor, spindle chiller, and complete tooling can justify pricing near the upper end of the market. The currently advertised $339,000 machine provides a strong real-world benchmark for a fully equipped example.
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