Swiss-Type Lathes
Guide-bushing precision for the smallest, slenderest parts you make.
2 Models
20 & 32 mm Capacity
±0.002 mm
Best Repeatability
32 Tools
Largest Tool Count
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Advantages
Why Choose Swiss-Type Lathes?
Guide-Bushing Precision
Support right at the cutting point holds tolerance on long, slender parts a standard lathe can't.
Unattended Bar-Fed Production
Standard bar feeder interfaces let both models run complete parts for hours without an operator.
Swiss-Specific Programming Support
Our applications engineers develop and prove your synchronized-spindle programs before delivery.
Shared Control, Shared Knowledge
The Jurassa Corvo control carries programming knowledge from the JS-20 straight to the JS-32.
Featured
JS-32
32 mm-capacity Swiss-type lathe with 9 axes and back-working for complex small parts.
Jurassa JS-32
Max bar diameter
32 mm (1.26 in)
Max turning length (guide bushing mode)
450 mm (17.7 in)
Main spindle speed
8,000 rpm
Sub-spindle speed
8,000 rpm
Our Machines
The Complete Swiss-Type Lathes Lineup
Each system is engineered for specific applications. Compare specs to find the right fit.
Swiss-type CNC lathe
JS-32
The JS-32 steps up Jurassa's Swiss-type platform to a 32 mm bar capacity and 9 total axes, adding a Y-axis and expanded back-working capability for parts with more complex geometry than the JS-20 handles comfortably. Twin 8,000 rpm spindles, 32 tool positions and eight driven stations cover hydraulic fitting components, larger medical instrument parts and precision automotive fasteners that need more than a straight turn-and-cut-off cycle. Tollaston recommends the JS-32 as the natural upgrade path once a shop's Swiss-type parts grow past 20 mm in diameter or start needing off-center milled features — the switchable guide bushing carries over from the JS-20, so the process knowledge your team already has transfers directly.
- Max bar diameter
- 32 mm (1.26 in)
- Max turning length (guide bushing mode)
- 450 mm (17.7 in)
- Main spindle speed
- 8,000 rpm
- Sub-spindle speed
- 8,000 rpm
Swiss-type CNC lathe
JS-20
The JS-20 is Jurassa's compact Swiss-type platform, built for small-diameter precision components where a guide bushing keeps long, slender parts from deflecting under the cut. Twin 10,000 rpm main and sub-spindles, 26 tool positions and six driven tool stations let it turn, mill, drill and cut off a finished part in a single continuous cycle with no operator intervention. Tollaston sells the JS-20 into medical device, electronics connector and precision fastener work, where diameters under 20 mm and tight length-to-diameter ratios rule out a standard turning centre. The switchable guide-bushing and bushingless modes give one machine the flexibility to run both long slender parts and shorter, harder-to-hold components without swapping platforms.
- Max bar diameter
- 20 mm (0.787 in)
- Max turning length (guide bushing mode)
- 350 mm (13.8 in)
- Main spindle speed
- 10,000 rpm
- Sub-spindle speed
- 10,000 rpm
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See how each platform stacks up across the specs that matter most.
JS-32Featured
- Max Bar Diameter
- 32 mm
- Total Axes
- 9 (adds Y-axis)
- Tool Positions
- 32
- Driven Stations
- 8
- Spindle Speed
- 8,000 rpm
JS-20
- Max Bar Diameter
- 20 mm
- Total Axes
- 7
- Tool Positions
- 26
- Driven Stations
- 6
- Spindle Speed
- 10,000 rpm
| Specification | JS-32Featured | JS-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Bar Diameter | 32 mm | 20 mm |
| Total Axes | 9 (adds Y-axis) | 7 |
| Tool Positions | 32 | 26 |
| Driven Stations | 8 | 6 |
| Spindle Speed | 8,000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
Applications
Industries We Serve
Swiss-Type Lathes systems are trusted across diverse industries and production environments.
FAQ
Swiss-Type Lathes Questions
Answers to common questions about our swiss-type lathes products.
A Swiss-type lathe feeds bar stock through a guide bushing positioned right at the cutting tool, supporting the material at the point of cut — this lets it hold tolerance on long, slender parts that would deflect and chatter on a standard turning centre.
Small-diameter components with a high length-to-diameter ratio: medical instruments, electronics connectors, precision pins and small fasteners are the classic applications.
The JS-20 covers parts up to 20 mm diameter with straightforward turning and driven-tool work; the JS-32 goes up to 32 mm and adds a Y-axis and expanded back-working for more complex geometry.
Yes, both models have a standard bar feeder interface — paired with a compatible feeder, they run unattended production for hours at a time.
Every purchase includes on-site training on the Jurassa Corvo control and Swiss-type setup, plus programming support from our applications engineers and ongoing service across Canada and the US.
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