Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Sherline 8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400 and 8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if distance between centers matters more; choose 8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if swing over bed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Precision Lathe PD 400 scores 57/100 against 36/100 for 8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC).
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3200 € | ~2600–3200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 28.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 200 × 110 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.025 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 200 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The system includes an Ubuntu Linux computer with LinuxCNC preinstalled for 4-axis control, with the driver board and power supply already fitted. The tailstock spindle remains manually controlled. Utilities to convert CAD files or TrueType fonts into G-code are included; only a monitor must be supplied. |
The differences that matter
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs 8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 200 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+100%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs 8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 90 mm — 8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+6%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose 8400 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value swing over bed.
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