Proxxon Precision Lathe FD 150/E vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe FD 150/E and Micro Lathe II M1017 are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe FD 150/E if price matters more; choose Micro Lathe II M1017 if swing over bed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Micro Lathe II M1017 scores 56/100 against 9/100 for Precision Lathe FD 150/E.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe FD 150/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1017
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–340 € | ~440–530 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 36 × 15 × 15 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 40 × 60 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 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 |
| Software notes | — | The lathe is entirely manual: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The bundled motor drives the six-step V-belt transmission (525–5200 RPM); any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
The differences that matter
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 55 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1017 wins (+108%)
- Price: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 310 € vs Micro Lathe II M1017 485 € — Precision Lathe FD 150/E wins (+56%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 150 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II M1017 wins (+65%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II M1017 if…
you value swing over bed and distance between centers.
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