The utility model relates to a machine, in particular to a steel wire torsion machine with a counter. The steel wire torsion machine comprises a base, wherein an electric motor is arranged on the base and is connected with a speed reducer. The speed reducer is arranged on the base. A rotating shaft extends out the speed reducer, and a fixed obstruction piece is arranged at the side edge of the rotating shaft. The steel wire torsion machine is characterized in that an extending part is arranged at the rotating shaft, and a photoelectric switch is also arranged on the base; the extending part is in front of the photoelectric switch, and the photoelectric switch is connected with control equipment; and an input setting part is arranged on the control equipment. The steel wire torsion machine with the structure has the advantages of simple structure, simplicity and convenience in operation and high degree of automation, the steel wire torsion machine can stop when a produced spring achieves a certain number of turns, and the produced spring is very normative.