Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Sherline Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

Precision Lathe PD 400 and Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if price matters more; choose Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller if swing over bed and distance between centers matters more.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~2800–3200 € ~5800–6300 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 40 × 90 × 30 cm 28.58 × – × 20.32 cm
Weight (kg) 45 kg 31.4 kg
Work area (mm) 430 × 107.95 mm
Power (W) 870 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 240 V
Maximum speed 2800 rpm 2800 rpm
Declared precision 0.025 mm 0.05 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 85 mm 88.9 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 400 mm 430 mm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The MASSO G3 Touch is a self-contained CNC controller with a touchscreen display that requires no dedicated PC during machining. G-code programs are authored on any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) and transferred via USB flash drive. The controller supports G-code spindle speed control, threading, and built-in conversational programming. WiFi is included as standard. No specific software is required on the host computer: the MASSO G3 handles program execution, axis management, and homing sensor control independently.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 6050 € — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+102%)
  • Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 88.9 mm — Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller wins (+5%)
  • Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 430 mm — Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller wins (+8%)

Which one to choose

Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…

you value price.

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Choose Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller if…

you value swing over bed and distance between centers.

See the Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller sheet →

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