MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
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8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~2800–3300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | ? × 40 × 9.5 cm | 28.6 × 91.4 × 20.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.49 kg | 31.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 430 × 110 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 40 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 430 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The system ships with an Ubuntu Linux computer and 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. |
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