Taig TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe and Micro Lathe II M1017 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.9×). Micro Lathe II M1017 costs less (~€485) and is the entry-level choice; TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe offers more capability at a higher price (~€3850). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe
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 (€) | ~3500–4200 € | ~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 |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 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 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 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 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe 3850 € vs Micro Lathe II M1017 485 € — Micro Lathe II M1017 wins (+694%)
Which one to choose
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