- Sherline 8-Inch Tabletop Lathe CNC Ready (Inch) (EU)
- Offers precision cutting for small parts
- Equipped with factory-installed stepper motor mounts
- Includes a 90V DC motor with speed control
- Features versatile material cutting capabilities
- Manufactured in the USA for quality assurance
The Sherline 8-Inch Tabletop Lathe CNC Ready (Inch) (EU) is an ideal choice for those seeking a compact yet precise CNC lathe for crafting small parts. Manufactured in the USA, this lathe is designed to deliver high-quality precision, capable of cutting materials such as wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel. Despite its desktop size, it offers the precision and accuracy of a full-sized machine.
This CNC-ready lathe comes equipped with factory-installed stepper motor mounts, replacing traditional handwheels, and is prepared for the integration of 23-frame size stepper motors and computer numeric controls. It is important to note that the CNC-ready lathes are not operational until stepper motors are installed, as they do not include the motors, computer, or CNC software. For manual control, dual-shaft stepper motors are recommended, allowing handwheels to be attached to the rear shaft.
The standard equipment for this lathe includes a robust 90V DC motor with an electronic speed controller, a crosslide, and a steel bed that accommodates an 8-inch distance between centers. It also features laser-engraved aluminum handwheels, pulleys, a drive belt, a faceplate, a lathe dog, dead centers, hexagonal keys, a tool post, a sharpened high-speed steel cutting tool, and an instruction manual. These components ensure that the lathe is ready for precise and efficient operation once fully assembled.
For those working with materials like brass or wood, it is advisable to use a toggle switch dust cover to extend the life of the motor and speed control. The lathe offers flexibility in ordering options, allowing it to be purchased without the headstock, motor, or speed control, similar to the XYZ bases for mills.
Note: CNC-ready machines cannot be operated manually unless double-shaft stepper motors are installed.
