The duality lathe is nothing more than a standard lathe. The only thing that Tormach has tied to the machines computer is the spindle speed of the lathe, and the ONLY thing that is good for is the threading operations. Nothing more. I know this because as I have stated before, I use a standard bench lathe on my CNC mill. A plain old bench top lathe! There's nothing more to it than that. I can still perform EVERY type of cut that a regular CNC lathe can, (with my plain old bench lathe) Like I said, the ONLY thing that I cannot do is threading. So, if you have a CNC mill and you want to perform FULLY capable lathe operations (except for threading!!!) then all you need is a standard lathe and a collar that fits around your spindles neck. (the collar is stationary and is what holds your lathe tools. As seen on you tube, if you have a CNC mill you can easily make the collar.) Please do not be fooled! If you can deal with not having CNC threading operations, Then buy a standard bench top lathe for your mill! I bought mine brand new for under $700 dollars and I can make ANYTHING a CNC lathe can! If you have any questions please ask!  |