Proxxon Precision Lathe FD 150/E vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1015

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

Precision Lathe FD 150/E and Micro Lathe II M1015 are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe FD 150/E if price matters more; choose Micro Lathe II M1015 if work area and swing over bed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Micro Lathe II M1015 scores 56/100 against 9/100 for Precision Lathe FD 150/E.

Parameter
Taig Micro Lathe II M1015 Micro Lathe II M1015 Taig F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~280–340 € ~480–530 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 36 × 15 × 15 cm – × 41.91 × – cm
Weight (kg) 4.5 kg
Work area (mm) 40 × 60 mm 114.3 × 44.45 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 247.65 mm
Voltage (V) 230 V
Maximum speed 5000 rpm 7000 rpm
Declared precision 0.05 mm 0.0127 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 55 mm 114.3 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 150 mm 247.65 mm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 40×60 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015 114.3×44.45 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015 wins (+112%)
  • Swing over bed: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 55 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015 wins (+108%)
  • Price: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 310 € vs Micro Lathe II M1015 505 € — Precision Lathe FD 150/E wins (+63%)
  • Distance between centers: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 150 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015 wins (+65%)

Which one to choose

Choose Precision Lathe FD 150/E if…

you value price.

See the Precision Lathe FD 150/E sheet →

Choose Micro Lathe II M1015 if…

you value work area, swing over bed and distance between centers.

See the Micro Lathe II M1015 sheet →

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