8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)

Sherline 8440
Turning (lathe) F2 · Intermediate

A precision lathe with a rigid aluminium-and-steel build, intended for small parts in wood, plastic, aluminium and steel. Dovetail slides with backlash compensation and stepper-driven CNC control suit prototyping, model engineering and teaching or research settings, placing it beyond a basic hobby machine but short of the performance and automation of an industrial one.

Data from official source
Work area 430 × 110 mm (16.9 × 4.3 in)
Dimensions 29 × 91 × 20 cm (11.3 × 36.0 × 8.0 in)
Weight 31.4 kg (69.2 lb)

Editorial notes will be available once the sheet has been verified by the editorial team.

Parameter Value Source
Machine dimensions 29 × 91 × 20 cm (11.3 × 36.0 × 8.0 in) manufacturer website
Weight 31.4 kg (69.2 lb) manufacturer website
Power supply 240 V / 60 Hz manufacturer website
Work area 430 × 110 mm (16.9 × 4.3 in) manufacturer website
Maximum speed 2800 rpm manufacturer website
Declared precision 0.0127 mm manufacturer website
Swing over bed 90 mm Compiled by editorial team
Distance between centers 430 mm Compiled by editorial team

Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.

Software

The system ships with an Ubuntu Linux computer and LinuxCNC preinstalled for 4-axis control, with the driver board and power supply already fitted. The tailstock spindle remains manually controlled. Utilities to convert CAD files or TrueType fonts into G-code are included.

Reviews from those who use this machine every day will be available in the next version of the platform.

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Updates to this sheet and Manufacturer Notes
  1. Sheet published Specifications updated: nome, dimensioni, attribute.distance between centers mm, attribute.swing mm Price updated