4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe vs Micro Lathe II M1017

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

Parameter
Taig Micro Lathe II M1017 Micro Lathe II M1017 Taig F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1950–2050 € ~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 W
Voltage (V) 110 V
Maximum speed 1800 rpm 7000 rpm
Declared precision 0.00508 mm 0.0127 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 88.9 mm 114.3 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 152.4 mm 247.65 mm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes 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 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.

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