The NX-2500 Series Turning Centers, developed by Taiwan Takisawa, represent a new generation of machine tools designed to deliver exceptional rigidity, precision, and productivity. Built on a slant-bed construction with heavy-duty box guideways, the NX-2500 provides outstanding structural strength, superior vibration damping, and long-term stability—ensuring reliable accuracy even under demanding cutting conditions.
To maximize versatility, the NX-2500 Series is available with four different turret specifications, giving manufacturers the freedom to select the ideal configuration for their applications. Options include a Y-axis for off-center milling, as well as tailstock or sub-spindle configurations, making the NX-2500 equally suited for both general-purpose turning and advanced multi-process machining.
In addition, the NX-2500 can be equipped with a wide selection of high-precision accessories and automation solutions, including part loaders and unloaders, enabling seamless integration into automated production lines. This combination of rigid construction, flexible configurations, and automation readiness makes the NX-2500 an ideal solution for manufacturers looking to increase throughput, reduce cycle times, and maintain exceptional part quality in high-demand production environments.
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The NX-2500 Series Turning Center is designed with advanced finite element analysis (FEA) applied from the earliest development stages, ensuring an optimized structure that delivers superior strength and thermal stability. Compared with previous models, the X-axis is positioned at a 30-degree angle relative to the ground, a refinement that not only enhances cutting efficiency but also contributes to improved chip evacuation and operator accessibility. In addition, the internal rib distribution of the machine bed has been redesigned, significantly increasing rigidity and resistance to thermal deformation, which translates into more stable machining accuracy over long production runs.
To further support precision under demanding conditions, the NX-2500 utilizes a box guideway system on the X, Y, and Z axes. This robust design provides excellent dynamic rigidity and superior vibration absorption, allowing the machine to maintain consistent accuracy during heavy-duty cutting operations. By combining structural improvements with proven box guideway engineering, the NX-2500 achieves a balance of stability, durability, and machining precision that sets it apart in its class.
The NX-2500 Series Turning Center is equipped with left and right spindles driven by high-performance built-in motors, ensuring exceptional precision, low vibration, and quiet operation. This advanced spindle design minimizes thermal displacement and mechanical distortion, which directly contributes to superior surface finishes and tighter tolerances on finished parts.
By integrating the motor directly within the spindle, the NX-2500 achieves smoother acceleration, greater stability at high speeds, and reduced maintenance compared to conventional spindle systems. This design not only enhances machining accuracy but also improves long-term reliability, making it ideal for continuous, high-production environments.
Together, the dual built-in motor spindles provide the rigidity, efficiency, and surface quality demanded in today’s competitive manufacturing landscape—delivering consistent performance across a wide range of applications.
The NX-2500 Series Turning Center is equipped with high-rigidity, high-precision turning-milling turrets developed by Taiwan Takisawa, designed to deliver stability, accuracy, and long-term reliability. At the core of the turret is a large-diameter curved-tooth bevel gear tool change mechanism, which provides superior torque transmission, smooth indexing, and excellent durability under heavy cutting conditions.
These turrets transform the NX-2500 into a true multi-tasking machining platform, capable of performing milling, drilling, and tapping in addition to conventional turning. By consolidating multiple processes into a single setup, the machine not only reduces cycle times and part handling but also improves overall engineering concentration and processing accuracy—making it especially valuable for high-volume production of complex components.
To meet diverse production requirements, the NX-2500 offers four turret configurations with a choice of 12 or 15 tool stations. Customers can select from multiple tooling interface standards, including ER32, ER40, and BMT65, ensuring the right balance of rigidity, cutting capability, and flexibility for any application.
With its robust construction, advanced gearing system, and versatile tooling options, the NX-2500 turret system gives manufacturers the flexibility to handle a wide variety of parts while maintaining the precision and efficiency demanded in modern machining environments.
The NX-2500MT and NX-2500YT models are equipped with a servo-driven tailstock, engineered to deliver both precision and ease of use. Powered by a high-performance servo motor, the tailstock offers fast, smooth movement and accurate positioning, reducing non-cutting time and simplifying setups for operators.
For applications requiring additional support, particularly with larger or heavier workpieces, the tailstock can be configured with a rotary spindle and fixed center, providing maximum stability and reliable load handling during demanding cutting operations. This ensures part accuracy and concentricity even under heavy thrust conditions.
Operator convenience is further enhanced through the intuitive dialog-based user interface, which allows simple, direct input of key parameters such as tailstock thrust, origin position, and travel settings. This streamlines operation, reduces setup time, and ensures consistency across production runs.
By combining servo-driven speed and precision with the strength and adaptability required for heavy-duty turning, the NX-2500 tailstock system is designed to support both high-accuracy machining and flexible production demands.
The NX-2500 Series can be tailored for even greater productivity by incorporating a gantry loading system for efficient loading and unloading, along with an automated feeding system for raw materials and finished components. These automation options significantly reduce manual intervention and idle time, creating a smoother production flow. As a result, manufacturers can achieve faster cycle times, greater throughput, and more consistent quality across higher-volume operations.
| X-axis Travel | in (mm) | 10.63 (270) |
| Y-axis Travel | in (mm) | - |
| Z1-Axis Travel | in (mm) | 31.5 (800) |
| Max. Turning Diameter | in (mm) | 15.75 (400) |
| Max. Turning Length | in (mm) | 29.21 (742) |
| Number of Tools | 15 (12 Option) | |
| Spindle Speed Max. | RPM | 3,500 |
| Tailstock | - | |
| Milling Option | Yes | |
| Number of Turrets | 1 | |
| Number of Spindles | 2 | |
| Sub Spindle Drive | 3,500 |
| X-axis Travel | in (mm) | 10.63 (270) |
| Y-axis Travel | in (mm) | - |
| Z1-Axis Travel | in (mm) | 31.5 (800) |
| Max. Turning Diameter | in (mm) | 15.75 (400) |
| Max. Turning Length | in (mm) | 29.21 (742) |
| Number of Tools | 15 (12 Option) | |
| Spindle Speed Max. | RPM | 3,500 |
| Tailstock | Yes | |
| Milling Option | Yes | |
| Number of Turrets | 1 | |
| Number of Spindles | 2 | |
| Sub Spindle Drive | 3,500 |
| X-axis Travel | in (mm) | 10.63 (270) |
| Y-axis Travel | in (mm) | 2.76 (70) |
| Z1-Axis Travel | in (mm) | 31.5 (800) |
| Max. Turning Diameter | in (mm) | 15.75 (400) |
| Max. Turning Length | in (mm) | 29.21 (742) |
| Number of Tools | 15 (12 Option) | |
| Spindle Speed Max. | RPM | 3,500 |
| Tailstock | - | |
| Milling Option | Yes | |
| Number of Turrets | 1 | |
| Number of Spindles | 2 | |
| Sub Spindle Drive | 3,500 |
| X-axis Travel | in (mm) | 10.63 (270) |
| Y-axis Travel | in (mm) | 2.76 (70) |
| Z1-Axis Travel | in (mm) | 31.5 (800) |
| Max. Turning Diameter | in (mm) | 15.75 (400) |
| Max. Turning Length | in (mm) | 29.21 (742) |
| Number of Tools | 15 (12 Option) | |
| Spindle Speed Max. | RPM | 3,500 |
| Tailstock | Yes | |
| Milling Option | Yes | |
| Number of Turrets | 1 | |
| Number of Spindles | 2 | |
| Sub Spindle Drive | 3,500 |