6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
| Parameter |
6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
|
Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2020 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1400–2000 € | ~820–980 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.35 × ? × 25.4 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × ? cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 116 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 367 mm | 203.2 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 151 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 430 mm | 222.25 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The 6840 is a CNC-ready machine: no controller is included in the base configuration. Buyers may choose from a 4-axis Linux driver box (with LinuxCNC), the Sherline/Acorn controller (based on Centroid CNC12, which supports Intercon conversational CAM), or any third-party controller compatible with NEMA 23 stepper motors. The MASSO G3 Touch is not available as an option on this model and is exclusive to the Accu-Pro line. G-code programs can be generated on any operating system using third-party CAM software. | The lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control of any kind. The unit ships with pulleys and a four-step 2L belt, but without a motor: the user must source a compatible 1750 RPM motor and, if needed, an external inverter for speed regulation. |
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