Used Tsugami Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Tsugami was founded in Japan in 1923, originally as a manufacturer of gauge blocks — the ultra-precise measurement standards used to benchmark accuracy in machine shops. That founding commitment to dimensional exactness shaped every product the company would go on to build. Over the following decades Tsugami expanded into CNC machine tools and grew into what is today recognized as the world's largest machine tool builder specializing in technology for machining small parts, with manufacturing plants in Japan and China and a global distribution network.

The heart of the Tsugami product line is its range of CNC Swiss type automatic lathes, built around sliding headstock technology that supports continuous, high-speed turning of small-diameter bar stock with minimal deflection. The B0 series — including models such as the B0125-III, B0205-III, B0325-III, and B0325V-III — covers bar capacities from 12 mm to 32 mm and offers 5-axis convertible configurations with gang-type tool posts, rigid cast iron frames, and high-speed dual spindles. The BW series, exemplified by the 9-axis BW209Z with its dual independent gang slides and three-path CNC control, targets the most complex simultaneous-machining applications. The SS series, including the SS20 and SS26, features Tsugami's Modular Tool Zone for rapid changeover between long and short production runs. Many models across all series are chucker-convertible, allowing shops to run drawn bar stock without a guide bushing for added flexibility.

Tsugami Swiss type lathes and CNC automatic lathes serve end markets that demand the tightest tolerances and the smallest feature sizes. Medical device manufacturing — bone screws, surgical instrument components, implantable hardware — is among the most prominent applications, where Tsugami's micron-level accuracy supports FDA and ISO 13485 compliance. Connector and electronics manufacturers rely on Tsugami equipment for high-volume production of miniature contacts and housings. Automotive, aerospace, and defense suppliers use Tsugami lathes for fuel system components, fasteners, and sensor housings, while watchmaking and instrumentation shops have long valued the brand's Swiss turning heritage.

On the used market, Tsugami Swiss type lathes and automatic lathes are consistently sought after for several practical reasons. The machines are built on rigid cast iron frames with conservative thermal design, which means well-maintained examples retain their accuracy over long service lives. Fanuc CNC controls — standard across most Tsugami models — are widely supported, making replacement parts and service technicians easy to source. Strong brand recognition in precision manufacturing keeps resale values firm, and the chucker-convertible design of most models means a single used Tsugami machine can serve multiple production scenarios, maximizing return on investment for job shops and contract manufacturers alike.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Tsugami equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Tsugami machines at competitive prices. Most of our Tsugami inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Tsugami equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.