Taig TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe vs Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe leads on the available specs (starting with price); TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3500–4200 € | ~1950–2050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 40.82 kg | 40.82 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 152.4 mm | 152.4 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | — | 88.9 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | — | 152.4 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine ships with a Mach 3 license, the Windows-based CAM/control software commonly used on CNC lathes and mills in this class. Mach 3 requires a PC with a parallel (LPT) port or a compatible motion control card; it is not compatible with macOS or Linux. A separate CAM application (e.g. Fusion 360, BobCAD) is needed to generate G-code. | The 4029CR ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. It is compatible with common solutions in the Taig and DIY builder ecosystem, including Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC, paired with NEMA 23 motor drivers (motor mounts are included). Software choice depends entirely on the control hardware selected. |
The differences that matter
- Price: TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe 3850 € vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € — 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+92%)
Which one to choose
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