Taig TAIGTurn 3019MAN Manual Lathe ER16 Headstock vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Two Taig lathes set apart by a €540 price gap and a different declared precision: 0.005 mm against 0.0127 mm. The 3019MAN is for work that has to hold tight tolerances; the M1019 is the low-cost way to start turning.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~880–980 € | ~360–420 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 36.29 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 152.4 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 186 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 120 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.00508 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | — | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | — | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Declared precision → 0.005 mm against 0.0127 mm: if the part's tolerance falls below 0.01 mm, the 3019MAN is the one to look at (manufacturer's declared values).
- Price → about €930 against about €390: a €540 difference.
Which one to choose
Choose TAIGTurn 3019MAN Manual Lathe ER16 Headstock if…
you make parts with tolerances down to about 0.005 mm as declared, and want a headstock with ER16 collets, as the name says. You pay about €540 more.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit if…
you are starting out or making prototypes and one-offs where a declared 0.0127 mm is enough, and want to spend about €390. The trade-off is that precision floor: below it, this kit does not go.
Where to buy
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