Takisawa Machine Tool Co. has announced the launch of its new TEX-2500S, a middle-class multi-tasking machine designed to combine the speed of a turret lathe with the versatility typically associated with more advanced multi-tasking platforms.
The new model adopts an opposed twin-spindle configuration paired with a tool spindle, enabling it to handle a wide range of components, from conventional turned parts through to more complex geometries such as gears.
Positioned as a stepping stone from traditional CNC lathes to full multi-tasking capability, the TEX-2500S is intended to offer manufacturers a smooth transition towards more flexible production strategies. The company says the machine integrates an automatic tool changer (ATC) within a compact structure, bringing together cost efficiency with a level of rigidity and accuracy derived from its higher-specification TMX series machines.
The model was first shown publicly at EMO 2025, where it attracted strong interest, and is now being formally introduced to the market as a next-generation production solution.
The development of the TEX-2500S reflects growing industry demand for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, alongside the need to optimise factory floor space. Takisawa has based the machine’s concept on three core principles: flexibility, speed and efficiency. As such, it is aimed particularly at users seeking to upgrade from conventional turret lathes while retaining ease of use and improving overall productivity.
Flexibility is a key characteristic of the machine, which is equipped with a high-capacity ATC capable of housing 30 tools as standard, with an optional increase to 60. This allows for fewer changeovers and supports the efficient production of varied parts in small batch sizes. The internal layout has also been reconfigured, with a shorter tool spindle enabling greater working space and improved freedom of movement. This design allows the right-hand spindle to move across a wider range when the X axis is at its origin position, reducing unnecessary movements and helping to minimise cycle times.
In addition, the TEX-2500S can be specified with a range of automation options to further enhance productivity. These include a parts catcher and discharge conveyor system for bar-fed operations, as well as an automatic tool setter designed to improve reliability by reducing the likelihood of set-up errors.
Speed improvements have been achieved through a revised ATC arrangement that eliminates the need for spindle slewing during tool changes. According to Takisawa, this enables tool change times to be reduced by approximately 14% compared with conventional designs, supporting more efficient unattended or autonomous operation.
The machine’s compact footprint is another notable feature. Takisawa reports that the TEX-2500S occupies around 30% less floor space than comparable conventional models, making it easier to install within constrained workshops while still providing full multi-tasking capability. Despite its reduced size, the design retains key features from the company’s high-end range, including a rigid tool spindle and a bed structure engineered to minimise thermal distortion, ensuring consistent machining accuracy.
In terms of specification, the TEX-2500S features dual 10in chucks and a CAPTO C6 tool spindle interface. It offers a maximum turning diameter of 400mm and a turning length of 1,100mm, with bar capacity up to 80mm. Both left and right spindles operate at speeds of up to 4,000 rev/min. The machine requires a floor space of 5,505mm by 3,220mm, with an overall height of 2,552mm.
With the introduction of the TEX-2500S, Takisawa is targeting manufacturers looking to increase capability without the cost and complexity of high-end multi-tasking systems. By combining compact dimensions, flexible tooling capacity and improved cycle performance, the machine is positioned as a practical route towards more adaptable and productive machining operations.
Takisawa Machine Tools are available in the UK from
www.wardcnc.com/brands/takisawa-taiwan Ward CNC.