The Sherline 8-Inch Tabletop Lathe CNC Ready (Metric) is an ideal choice for those seeking a compact yet precise CNC lathe for crafting small components. Manufactured in the USA, this lathe is designed to deliver high-quality precision work, capable of cutting materials such as wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel. Despite its desktop size, it offers the precision and accuracy typically associated with full-sized machines.
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 this model is not a turn-key machine and requires the installation of stepper motors before it can be operational. While handwheels are included for each axis, they can only be utilized once the stepper motors are installed. Sherline provides high-quality stepper motors and CNC options, and there are also various aftermarket suppliers available for motors, drivers, and software to complete the CNC system.
The standard equipment for this CNC-ready lathe includes a robust 90V DC motor with an electronic speed controller, a crosslide, a steel bed allowing for a distance of 8 inches between centers, and three laser-engraved aluminum handwheels. Additional components include pulleys, a drive belt, a faceplate, a lathe dog, two dead centers, three hexagonal keys, a tool post, a sharpened high-speed steel cutting tool, and an instruction manual. This setup ensures that users have the necessary tools to begin their precision machining projects.
Note: CNC-ready machines cannot be operated manually unless double-shaft stepper motors are installed.
