The 8L CNC Lathe Is The Ideal Fit For Small Shops
8L CNC Lathe
Starting at $12,531
Payments as low as $256/mo.
- Cuts tough materials like titanium, stainless steel and hardened steel, as well as softer materials like plastic and wood.
- Runs on single-phase power.
- Thrives in confined spaces.
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8L Essentials Package 8L with a collection of the bare essentials to start making chips.$14,540.85 -
8L Equipped Package 8L with a thoughtfully selected set of tooling and accessories.$17,920.85 -
8L Premium Package A 8L fully loaded for machinists with ambition.$22,421.75
FOCUSED ON SPECIALIZED MANUFACTURING & PROTOTYPING
The Tormach 8L lathe is an affordable, compact turnkey solution designed to bring lathe applications in-house, ensuring smoother project progression without compromising quality. From tough titanium to softer aluminum or plastics, it effortlessly transforms materials into precision parts, making it a reliable workhorse for a variety of tasks.
Perfect for tight spaces, the 8L lathe operates on single-phase household power and comes fully assembled in its base model enclosure. Paired with the easy-to-use, free PathPilot® open-source software, it offers exceptional performance for specialized manufacturing and prototyping needs.
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EASY-TO-USE PATHPILOT CONTROL SOFTWARE
PathPilot® is the exclusive CNC controller of Tormach and is included on all machines for free. PathPilot features easy-to-use conversational software that allows you to edit programs on the fly. You can sharpen your programming skills on the PathPilot HUB, which allows you to test out PathPilot online. Learn how to program and create usable G-Code. Log in today to create your free membership.
PATHPILOT OPERATOR CONSOLE
Our comprehensive PathPilot Operator Console offers you additional features for enhanced 8L CNC lathe operation. It features integrated hardware knobs for feed and speed adjustments, along with a durable handheld jog pendant for accurate manual machine positioning.
USER-FRIENDLY LATHE FOR PROTOTYPING
Are you considering adding turning capabilities to your workshop, be it in your garage, lab, or classroom? The 8L offers an easy-to-use and affordable lathe, that runs on single-phase power, enabling users of any level to swiftly craft parts without requiring extensive CNC training.
The 8L enables entrepreneurs to develop prototypes internally, protecting inventive concepts from external outsourcing. R&D engineers can accelerate concept development by supervising all phases of prototype refinement. With our user-friendly PathPilot® software, novices in lathe machining can smoothly progress to CNC modes, experiencing a shorter learning curve for a more manageable learning journey.
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BUILD YOUR 8L FROM SCRATCH OR A PRECONFIGURED PACKAGE
MACHINE ONLY
- ✔ Base 8L CNC lathe
- ✔ Free PathPilot updates for life
- ✔ PathPilot CNC controller
- Lathe tool holder kit
- Lathe tool kit
- LCD screen, mouse and keyboard
- Lathe stand
- Coolant system
- Automatic collet closer
$12,531
Payments as low as $256/mo.
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ESSENTIALS PACKAGE
- ✔ Base 8L CNC lathe
- ✔ Free PathPilot updates for life
- ✔ PathPilot CNC controller
- ✔ Lathe tool holder kit
- ✔ Lathe tool kit
- ✔ LCD screen, mouse and keyboard
- Lathe stand
- Coolant system
- Automatic collet closer
$14,541
Payments as low as $297/mo.
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EQUIPPED PACKAGE
- ✔ Base 8L CNC lathe
- ✔ Free PathPilot updates for life
- ✔ PathPilot CNC controller
- ✔ Lathe tool holder kit
- ✔ Lathe tool kit and drill set
- ✔ Touch screen, mouse and keyboard
- ✔ Lathe stand
- ✔ Coolant system
- Automatic collet closer
$17,921
Payments as low as $366/mo.
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PREMIUM PACKAGE
- ✔ Base 8L CNC lathe
- ✔ Free PathPilot updates for life
- ✔ PathPilot operator console
- ✔ Lathe tool kit, drill sets, and inserts
- ✔ Lathe tool holder kit and collet set
- ✔ Mouse and keyboard
- ✔ Lathe stand
- ✔ Coolant system
- ✔ Automatic collet closer
$22,422
Payments as low as $458/mo.
Build YoursCONFIGURE YOUR 8L CNC LATHE
ENTRY PACKAGE
- ✔ Base 8L CNC lathe
- ✔ Free PathPilot updates for life
- ✔ PathPilot CNC controller
- LCD screen, mouse and keyboard
- Lathe stand
- Lathe tool kit
- Lathe tool holder kit
- Coolant system
$12,531
Payments as low as $256/mo.
BUILD YOURS
DELUXE PACKAGE
- ✔ Base 8L CNC lathe
- ✔ Free PathPilot updates for life
- ✔ PathPilot CNC controller
- ✔ LCD screen, mouse and keyboard
- ✔ Lathe stand
- ✔ Lathe tool kit
- ✔ Lathe tool holder kit
- Coolant system
$17,921
Payments as low as $366/mo.
Build Yours
PREMIUM PACKAGE
- ✔ Base 8L CNC lathe
- ✔ Free PathPilot updates for life
- ✔ PathPilot operator console
- ✔ Mouse and keyboard
- ✔ Lathe stand
- ✔ Lathe tool kit
- ✔ Lathe tool holder kit
- ✔ Coolant system
$22,422
Payments as low as $458/mo.
Build Yours
LOOKING FOR HELP WITH YOUR 8L LATHE?
Visit the Tormach Support Site to find Manuals, Technical Documents, Datasheets, Service Bulletins,The Knowledge Base and Troubleshooting Guides.
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The 8L lathe offers an affordable and capable turnkey solution that brings lathe application needs in-house, ensuring smoother project progression without compromising quality.
FAQs FOR THE 8L CNC LATHE
Are you interested in learning more about the capable 8L lathe? Then be sure to watch our 8L FAQs video that answers many common questions, including setting up a project, additional 8L accessories, and the easy-to-use free PathPilot® open-source software.
EASY-TO-USE LATHE WITH PROTOTYPING POWER
Are you considering adding turning capabilities to your workshop, be it in your garage, lab, or classroom? The 8L offers an easy-to-use and affordable lathe, that runs on single-phase power, enabling users of any level to swiftly craft parts without requiring extensive CNC training.
The 8L enables entrepreneurs to develop prototypes internally, protecting inventive concepts from external outsourcing. R&D engineers can accelerate concept development by supervising all phases of prototype refinement. With our user-friendly PathPilot® software, novices in lathe machining can smoothly progress to CNC modes, experiencing a shorter learning curve for a more manageable learning journey.
THE 8L LATHE CAPABLY HANDLES A VARIETY OF MATERIALS
From tough titanium to softer aluminum or plastics, the Tormach 8L lathe effortlessly transforms various materials into dream-worthy parts. An affordable workhorse, perfect for compact spaces, it operates on single-phase household power, arriving fully assembled in the base model enclosure.
CUSTOMER PROJECTS
Check out this great Forum Post from Chris Zajic on his Snow Globe project.
Check out Lane Burkhardt's Instagram page for great 8L projects and videos.
How is an instrument maker using the 8L CNC lathe?
"I was worried about how rigid the 8L was going to be, and how it was going to cut. On a 0.050” cut at 2,500 RPM, I had a pretty nice finish just for roughing, but when I got it set up for finishing, it was like a freaking mirror! I have to say, the finish that I’m getting on the 8L is outstanding."
— Jeff Gittleson, Long Island Brass Co.