Used Swiss-Type CNC Lathes For Sale

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Used 2023 Van CNC MR38-V7 Lathes, Authomatic Swiss Type

Van CNC MR38-V7 Swiss Type Lathe

Item No. 5821

🇲🇽 MexicoFinancing

Year 2023

Van CNC MR38-V7 Swiss Type Lathe

Item No. 5818

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Year 2023

Used 2023 Van CNC MR20-V7 Lathes, Authomatic Swiss Type

Van CNC MR20-V7 Swiss Type Lathe

Item No. 5819

🇲🇽 MexicoFinancing

Year 2023

Used 2023 Van CNC SM20-V8 Lathes, Authomatic Swiss Type

Van CNC SM20-V8 Swiss Type Lathe - NEW

Item No. 5820

🇲🇽 MexicoFinancing

Year 2023

Used Citizen Cincom L25 Lathes, Authomatic Swiss Type

Citizen Cincom L25 CNC Swiss-Type Automatic Lathe

Item No. 6299

🇺🇸 USAFinancing

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About Used Swiss-Type CNC Lathes

Swiss-type CNC lathes (also called sliding headstock or Swiss screw machines) are designed for high-precision, high-volume production of small turned parts. The sliding headstock design supports the workpiece close to the cutting tool with a guide bushing, enabling exceptional accuracy on long, slender parts. Swiss machines excel at medical device components, watch parts, electronic connectors, aerospace fasteners, and precision pins and shafts.

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Mill-Turn & Multitasking Machines

Mill-turn machines (multitasking machining centers) combine full turning and milling capability in a single platform — a turning center with a B-axis milling spindle, or configurations like the Mazak Integrex and DMG Mori NTX series.

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Top Brands for Used Swiss-Type CNC Lathes

Citizen

Swiss-type market leader (Cincom) — high-precision sliding-headstock lathes for medical and electronics work.

Star

Japanese Swiss-type builder known for rigidity and reliability in high-volume small-part turning.

Tsugami

Precision Swiss-type and turning machines — strong in medical device and connector production.

Tornos

The original Swiss lathe maker from Switzerland — premium sliding-headstock and multi-spindle machines.

Hanwha

Korean Swiss-type builder offering strong value in sliding-headstock machines.

Nexturn

Korean Swiss-type specialist with competitive pricing and solid precision.

Common Applications

Sliding headstock design

Guide bushing support

Sub-micron precision

High-speed production

Multi-axis capability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Swiss-type lathe?

A Swiss-type lathe uses a sliding headstock that feeds bar stock through a guide bushing positioned close to the cutting tools. This supports the workpiece near the cut, minimizing deflection and enabling extremely tight tolerances on small-diameter, long parts. Swiss machines typically handle bar stock from 1mm to 38mm diameter.

How much does a used Swiss-type lathe cost?

Used Swiss-type CNC lathe prices range from $30,000-$75,000 for older models with fewer axes to $75,000-$200,000+ for late-model machines with 7+ axes, sub-spindle, and Y-axis. Citizen, Star, and Tsugami are the most sought-after brands. Contact Meadoworks at 800-323-0307.

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