CNC Multi-Tasking Lathes
Used Nakamura-Tome SC-300: Sell or Buy at Auction
Nakamura-Tome is a Japanese machine tool builder specializing in multi-tasking CNC turning centers that combine turning, milling, and drilling in a single setup. Known for the WT (Work Twin) and NTRX series of multi-function lathes, Nakamura-Tome machines are a standard in precision machining shops that need done-in-one capability for complex parts.
The Nakamura-Tome SC-300 is a two-axis (X and Z) CNC slant-bed turning center built for chucking work, the larger member of Nakamura-Tome's straightforward SC line of single-turret lathes. It pairs a rigid slant-bed casting with a hydraulic power chuck, commonly in the 10-inch class, and a multi-station turret that handles OD and ID turning, boring, facing, and threading in one setup. Spindle speeds run into the thousands of RPM, and the machine is typically fitted with a Fanuc control, giving operators the torque to rough tougher alloys and the resolution to hold tight tolerances on finish passes. What defines the SC-300 is what it leaves out: no sub-spindle, no live milling tooling, and no Y-axis, which keeps it simple to program, run, and maintain. That focus is why it sells so consistently. The SC-300 draws production shops and contract job shops that want a dependable second-operation and chucking machine rather than a full turn-mill cell, along with buyers stepping up from manual or older CNC lathes who want proven Nakamura-Tome rigidity without paying for live tooling or a sub-spindle they will not use. At auction it moves well through KD Auctions' network of 500,000+ industry contacts, because shops actively search for this size class for second-op and small-batch chucking work. Units with current tooling, extra chuck jaws, and documented maintenance records typically draw the most competitive bidding. For sellers, KD Auctions quotes a commission tailored to the engagement upfront, and most sellers pay nothing out of pocket; managed auctions run 6 to 10 weeks from engagement to payout, with onsite dispatch within 48 to 72 hours.
Buying a Used SC-300
Precision machining shops, aerospace component manufacturers, medical device manufacturers, and job shops specializing in complex turned parts. Nakamura-Tome's multi-tasking capability appeals to operations eliminating secondary operations.
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Nakamura-Tome multi-tasking lathes sell to knowledgeable buyers who recognize the done-in-one value proposition. Machines in good working order with tooling and documentation achieve strong results from both domestic and international bidders.
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What is my Nakamura-Tome SC-300 worth at auction?
Value depends on the machine's age, spindle and turret hours, control generation, and the condition of the chuck, jaws, ways, and tooling package. Because the SC-300 is a straight two-axis machine with no live tooling or sub-spindle, buyers weigh spindle and turret health and how current the control is more heavily than they would on a multi-tasking lathe. KD Auctions provides a free AMEA-accredited, USPAP-compliant appraisal that covers both orderly liquidation value (OLV) and forced liquidation value (FLV), so you know where your machine stands before deciding how to sell.
How is the SC-300 different from Nakamura-Tome's WT or NTRX machines?
The SC-300 is a straight two-axis turning center for chucking work, so it turns, bores, faces, and threads but does not mill. The WT series adds a second spindle and live tooling to complete parts front and back in one cycle, and the NTRX line goes further with a B-axis milling head for full turn-mill work. Shops that only need turning choose the SC-300 for its simplicity, lower operating cost, and easier maintenance, while shops trying to eliminate a secondary milling operation or a second op look to Nakamura-Tome's multi-tasking lines. That distinction also shapes the used market: the SC-300 appeals to a broad base of turning shops rather than the narrower set of buyers who need a full multi-tasking cell.
About Nakamura-Tome
Nakamura-Tome is a Japanese machine tool builder specializing in multi-tasking CNC turning centers that combine turning, milling, and drilling in a single setup.
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