CNC LATHES THAT LOWER THE BARRIERS TO BUY, LEARN AND USE

Accelerate Your Workflow with
the 15LX CNC Lathe

The 15LX CNC lathe builds on the proven 15L Slant-PRO® platform with more power, speed, and precision. Designed and manufactured by employee-owners in the USA and Mexico, it features an EtherCAT-based control system, absolute encoder servos, and a 6 HP continuous spindle (10 HP peak) for heavy cuts. With rapid speeds up to 360 IPM and integrated feedback on every axis, the 15LX delivers serious performance in a compact footprint, perfect for modern prototyping and small-batch production.

15LX CNC Lathe

Starting at: $26,949

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15LX CNC Lathe
8L Lathe Premium Package

Be Prepared To Be Impressed.

THE 8L HAS THAT EFFECT ON PEOPLE.

We challenged ourselves to manufacture the most capable entry-level CNC lathe anywhere. The Tormach 8L CNC Lathe overperforms its price tag, and makes an excellent choice for education, prototyping, and light production runs.

8L CNC Lathe

Starting at: $12,531

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ENGINEERED AND SUPPORTED IN THE USA.

Add Automation To Light Manufacturing

The 15L Slant-PRO ® is loaded with features and options, including standard conversational control, rigid tapping, and configurable tooling and work holding. And with a modular build, owners can add gang tooling, an automatic collet closer, and a bar puller to turn this lathe into an automated light manufacturing machine.

15L Slant-PRO Lathe

Starting at: $22,594

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15L Slant-PRO Lathe

Tormach's Lathe Line-up including 15L Slant-PRO and 8L CNC lathe

Cure the "I'm starting-my-machine-shop-in-a-few-years" cycle.
This is your time. Start building your dream projects.

LATHE COMPARISON GUIDE

8L CNC Lathe

15X Lathe

Spindle

Spindle Power: 1.5 hp (1.11 kW) Continuous: 6 hp (4.5 kW) - Peak: 10 hp (7.4 kW)
Spindle Speed Ranges: Low: 180 to 2,500 RPM
High: 350 to 5,000 RPM
Low: ?
High: 3,500 RPM
Through Spindle Bore: 1 in. (25.4 mm) 1.53 in. (38.86 mm) with
5C Insert Removed
Maximum Distance Between Centers: 10 in. (254 mm)
with Tailstock
N/A
Spindle Nose: 5C D1-4 Camlock Mount

Travels and Motion

X-Axis: 4.5 in. (114 mm) 10 in. (254 mm)
Z-Axis: 10 in. (254 mm) 14 in. (356 mm)
X- and Z-Axis Maximum Feed Rate: 150 IPM (3.8 m/min) 360 IPM (9.14 m/min)
Axis Drivers (X, Z): High-Performance
Polyphase Stepper
Motors w/Leadshine®
Microstepping Drivers
EtherCAT Motion System:
Closed-Loop
True Position
High-Performance Servos

Machine Specifications

Maximum Swing Over Bed: 8 in. (200 mm) 15 in. (381 mm)
Maximum Swing Over Carriage: 4 in. (100 mm) 6.2 in. (157.5 mm)
Machine Footprint: 50 in. × 26 in.
(1.2 m × 0.7 m)
Machine Footprint
54.75 in. × 38.12 in. x 68.25 in.
(1390 mm × 968 mm x 1733 mm)
Machine Footprint
Typical System Weight: 838 lbs. (380 kg) Gang Tool Lathe: 1631 lbs. / Turret Lathe: 1764 lbs.
Maximum System Height with Door Open: 66 in. (1.6 m) 68.25 in. (1.7 m)
Overall System Height: 52 in. (1.3 m) 68.25 in. (1.7 m)

Tailstock

Taper: MT2 N/A
Diameter: 0.9 in. (22 mm) N/A
Travel: 2.2 in. (55 mm) N/A

Power

Power Requirements (all are Single-Phase and 50/60 Hz): 115 Vac, 15A Breaker Primary: 230 Vac Single-Phase*,
30A Breaker (*±10%, best performance at 240 vac)

Tormach's Lathe Line-up including 15L Slant-PRO and 8L CNC lathe

CNC LATHES THAT LOWER THE BARRIERS TO BUY, LEARN AND USE

Cure the "I'm starting-my-machine-shop-in-a-few-years" cycle.
This is your time. Start building your dream projects.

Download the Lathe Comparison Guide


ADD AUTOMATION TO LIGHT MANUFACTURING

The 15L Slant-PRO ® is loaded with features and options, including standard conversational control, rigid tapping, and configurable tooling and work holding. And with a modular build, owners can add gang tooling, an automatic collet closer, and a bar puller to turn this lathe into an automated light manufacturing machine.

15L Slant-PRO Lathe



15L Slant-PRO Lathe

ENGINEERED AND SUPPORTED IN THE USA.

8L Tormach Lathe

BE PREPARED TO BE IMPRESSED.
THE 8L HAS THAT EFFECT ON PEOPLE.

We challenged ourselves to manufacture the most capable entry-level CNC lathe anywhere. The Tormach 8L CNC Lathe overperforms its price tag, and makes an excellent choice for education, prototyping, and light production runs.

8L CNC Lathe

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