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Here is why. Tsugami specializes in Swiss-type automatic lathes . Unlike a traditional CNC lathe where the bar stock spins and the tool moves, Swiss machines use a guide bushing. The material slides through the bushing, and the tools cut right next to the support point.

The result?

While many Western shops grew up on Haas or Mazak, a quiet revolution has been happening in high-precision Swiss turning. Tsugami CNC machines are no longer just a "specialty tool"—they are becoming the backbone of the most profitable job shops in North America.

In the world of CNC machining, you usually have to make a choice: Speed or accuracy? Volume or complexity?

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