Proxxon PD 400 vs Taig TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Two lathes that come down to one point: the TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS is driven by Mach 3 from a Windows PC and costs about €850 more, while the PD 400 reaches 2800 rpm. With the Taig, a suitable PC also has to fit the budget.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3200 € | ~3500–4200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 40.82 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 152.4 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.025 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | — |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The machine ships with a Mach 3 license, the Windows-based CAM/control software commonly used on CNC lathes and mills in this class. Mach 3 requires a PC with a parallel (LPT) port or a compatible motion control card; it is not compatible with macOS or Linux. A separate CAM application (e.g. Fusion 360, BobCAD) is needed to generate G-code. |
The differences that matter
- About €3000 against €3850 → the Taig costs about €850 more, before counting the PC and CAM.
- 2800 rpm against 1800 → the PD 400 spins faster; values declared by the manufacturer.
- Precision 0.025 mm against 0.0127 mm → the Taig declares the smaller error.
- Mach 3 included, Windows only, with a parallel port or compatible card → the Taig needs a suitable PC and a separate CAM for G-code.
Which one to choose
Choose PD 400 if…
you want the cheaper lathe, about €850 less, and need to reach 2800 rpm against the Taig's 1800. You accept a declared precision of 0.025 mm against 0.0127 mm.
Choose TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe if…
you work to tight tolerances and need the declared precision of 0.0127 mm. The cost is the higher price and a specific workflow: Mach 3 runs on Windows only, on a PC with a parallel port or a compatible motion control card, and a separate CAM application such as Fusion 360 or BobCAD is needed to generate the G-code.
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