Taig Micro Lathe II M1015-5C vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II M1017 leads on the available specs (starting with price); Micro Lathe II M1015-5C makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Micro Lathe II M1015-5C
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 (€) | ~1000–1150 € | ~440–530 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 203.2 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Maximum speed | 4000 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 114.3 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 222.25 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The lathe is entirely manual: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The bundled motor (1750 RPM nominal) drives the four-step 2L belt transmission; any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. | 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: Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 1075 € vs Micro Lathe II M1017 485 € — Micro Lathe II M1017 wins (+122%)
- Distance between centers: Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 222.25 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II M1017 wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II M1017 if…
you value price and distance between centers.
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