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DIY CNC Lathe
Not a whole lot of information is available on DIY CNC lathes; however, there are videos and pictures posted on the internet for a machine of this description. So creating a CNC lathe yourself is definitely possible.
As with most other CNC machines, you can purchase or find plans for a CNC lathe machine. This would probably be your best bet. As everyone knows, if you have a set of plans in front of you and you know how to read them, you can develop whatever it is that the plans are for. CNC lathes are available in commercial quality and smaller forms, so plans for creating smaller versions certainly must be available.
Once you find plans for creating a DIY CNC lathe, make sure that you understand them. You do not want to go through this whole process and in the end have something go wrong and find that the lathe doesCC not work. If you do not understand the technology or how to read the plans, then find someone to help you. It is better to get help and do it right the first time for a project of this caliber.
Another thing that you may want to look into is DIY kits. DIY kits are available for other CNC machines and some company out there somewhere may have DIY kits that are for sale for the CNC lathe. Usually DIY kits come with all of the pieces that you will need to create a CNC lathe, including the instructions. This can help to save you a lot of time and possibly some money in the end. At least this way, you know that the parts, like bearings, will work with each other and you don't have to worry about trying to find the right ones.
Small lathes are available for the hobbyist and the small shop owners. If the lathe can be created in such small sizes, then it is absolutely possible to create a small DIY CNC lathe. To begin with however, you must know about the technology which includes computer numeric control technology and robotic technology. Knowledge of machines and how they work is also a great asset to have. It can make building a DIY CNC lathe much easier throughout the entire project.
YouTube is a great resource to find information concerning DIY CNC machines. Many people who develop machines of this caliber post videos showing their projects. Often you can ask questions and they will answer you. This could be a great resource for you in times of need or in trying to locate the perfect set of plans for creating your own DIY CNC machine.
So, in the end, if you're not for sure about this type of technology or machinery, then definitely find someone who can help you. Look around. Contact dealers and search the internet to either find plans or to find DIY CNC lathe kits. Someone, somewhere can help you with this project.
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Like anything else in mill axis, there are a variety of choices and types to choose from, and each of them will affect your budget in some form. Zhongshan JSTOMI CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd. offers a range of quality at competitive prices.
I. Functional role
Slideways are the “track” between the guide rail and the moving parts. They convert the rotary (or linear) thrust of the servo motor into precise linear motion of the machine table, spindle box or turret, while withstanding cutting reaction forces, shocks and vibrations. Once the slideway fails, the positioning accuracy and surface quality of the whole machine will drop directly.
II. Common structure family
Linear ball slideway
Steel balls are in point contact with the raceway, low friction and fast response, suitable for high-speed and light-load Swiss-type lathes or vertical machining centers.
Linear roller slideway
Cylindrical rollers are in line contact with the raceway, high rigidity and large load capacity, the first choice for heavy-cutting equipment such as turn-mill centers and gantry five-face machines.
Dovetail slideway
Triangular interlocking surface, extremely strong lateral force resistance, often used in grinders or ultra-precision machining units that require micro-feed.
Hydrostatic/hydraulic slideway
Oil film supports moving parts, almost zero wear, used for mirror grinding or heavy-duty boring machines, but demanding on the oil supply system.
On September 3, 2025, China solemnly commemorated the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Behind the pageantry that displayed national strength and a commitment to peace, countless Chinese manufacturers are injecting their craftsmanship and cooperative spirit into the global economy. JSWAY CNC COMPANY is one of them, answering the call for peace and development in its own way.
For two decades JSWAY has focused on high-configuration, high-precision, high-speed CNC lathes and Swiss-type lathes. Products now reach more than thirty countries and regions, illustrating the principle of “peace through development, excellence through quality.”
True high-end manufacturing is not only technological breakthrough but also stability of quality. JSWAY’s plant houses about forty thousand square metres of floor space, producing Swiss-type lathes, turn-mill centres, gang-tool lathes and turret lathes. Critical components are machined on horizontal machining centres, gantry-type five-face machining centres and precision grinders, ensuring consistent accuracy.
An engineering data centre and joint laboratory use laser interferometers, eddy-current displacement testers, wireless rotary axis calibrators, high-precision digital temperature sensors and real-time machine-error compensation systems to upgrade products continuously.