Used Takisawa Cnc Lathes for Sale 42

Takisawa never chased the size race; the company refined compact turning instead, and used buyers benefit from that focus. A TS-200 or EX-108/EX-110 class machine occupies minimal floor space, holds tenths consistently, and runs on ordinary Fanuc controls, which is why these lathes circulate for decades through Japanese-owned plants and European precision shops alike. The TT twin-spindle series produces front and back operations or paired parts simultaneously, and TM models add milling for complete machining of small components.

On the used market, Takisawa pricing typically lands between Korean machines and the premium Japanese names like Okuma or Mori Seiki: you pay a modest Japanese-build premium over a used Doosan Lynx of similar capacity, returning accuracy retention and mechanical simplicity. For shops machining small hydraulic, automotive, or electronics parts in batches, that trade usually favours the Takisawa, particularly on machines with documented single-owner history.

Buying a used Takisawa cnc lathes: what to check

Verify spindle bearing condition at maximum rpm, since compact high-speed spindles are the heart of these machines; ask whether bearings or the cartridge were ever replaced and request the hour count behind that history. Measure turret indexing repeatability and inspect the coupling, then check collet chuck or hydraulic chuck actuation pressure for stability.

On TT twin-spindle machines, test both spindles independently and confirm any part-transfer or gantry loader cycles correctly. Confirm the Fanuc generation and that offsets, parameters, and macro programs back up and transfer. Examine ballscrew condition through backlash measurement, review lubrication system function, and confirm bar feeder or loader inclusions in writing. Ask about spindle bearing noise at top speed: Takisawa headstocks are durable, but a machine that has run high-rpm aluminium work for years deserves a careful listen. Turret alignment after any reported crash should be verified with a test cut.

On Exapro, used Takisawa listings show series, capacity, control, photos, and location. Compare available machines and submit an enquiry through the listing page on Exapro to request maintenance history and arrange a powered inspection.