Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready vs Sherline Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 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/CNC-ready 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 |
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2600–3100 € | ~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 | — | 0.05 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 machine includes neither a controller nor software: the choice of control ecosystem is entirely up to the user. Proxxon sells the complete CNC kit separately (NO 24 500), which includes a proprietary Windows-compatible control unit via RS-232/USB. Alternatively, the machine is compatible with third-party controllers that handle stepper motors through a standard interface; the axis connections are factory-prepared. Open-source software such as Mach3, LinuxCNC or equivalent solutions has been used successfully by community members, but these are not officially supported configurations by Proxxon. | 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/CNC-ready 2850 € vs Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 6050 € — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+112%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 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/CNC-ready 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/CNC-ready if…
you value price.
Choose Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller if…
you value swing over bed and distance between centers.
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