Taig TAIGTurn 3029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 5C vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
TAIGTurn 3029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 5C and Micro Lathe II M1017 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.4×). Micro Lathe II M1017 costs less (~€485) and is the entry-level choice; TAIGTurn 3029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 5C offers more capability at a higher price (~€1625). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
TAIGTurn 3029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1017
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1550–1700 € | ~440–530 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 40.82 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 152.4 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 186.4 W | — |
| 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 |
| Software notes | The machine ships without axis motors, control electronics or software; the user is responsible for completing the drive system. The pre-installed NEMA 23 mounts are compatible with the main open-source and commercial CNC controllers, including LinuxCNC and Mach3. No cloud connectivity or subscription is required at any stage of operation. | The lathe is entirely manual: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The bundled motor drives the six-step V-belt transmission (525–5200 RPM); any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
The differences that matter
- Price: TAIGTurn 3029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 5C 1625 € vs Micro Lathe II M1017 485 € — Micro Lathe II M1017 wins (+235%)
Which one to choose
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