Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Tabella comparativa tra Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready e Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe basata sui dati tecnici ufficiali per la lavorazione Turning (lathe).
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2600–3100 € | ~1950–2050 € |
| 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 | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum turning swing (mm) | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 152.4 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 4029CR ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. It is compatible with common solutions in the Taig and DIY builder ecosystem, including Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC, paired with NEMA 23 motor drivers (motor mounts are included). Software choice depends entirely on the control hardware selected. |
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