Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready and Micro Lathe II L1015-5C are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready if distance between centers matters more; choose Micro Lathe II L1015-5C if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1015-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2600–3100 € | ~880–1050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 203.2 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 222.25 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 lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control. The unit ships with pulleys, a four-step 2L belt and the power feed gearbox, but without a motor: the user must source a compatible 1750 RPM motor and, if needed, an external inverter for speed regulation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 2850 € vs Micro Lathe II L1015-5C 965 € — Micro Lathe II L1015-5C wins (+195%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 400 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015-5C 222.25 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+80%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 85 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015-5C 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015-5C wins (+34%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II L1015-5C if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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