8L PACKAGE OPTIONS

Entry Package
and PathPilot CNC controller.
You acquire your own tooling, monitor, keyboard and mouse and you’re ready to get cutting!
Includes Preselected Build & Tooling Options
( + Flat Rate Shipping )
Finance for 60 mo. from about
$175/mo.
with
Geneva Capital

Deluxe Package
Includes Preselected Build & Tooling Options
( + Flat Rate Shipping )
Finance for 60 mo. from about
$232/mo.
with
Geneva Capital

Premium Package
Includes Preselected Build & Tooling Options
( + Flat Rate Shipping )
Finance for 60 mo. from about
$248/mo.
with
Geneva Capital
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DESIGNED WITH PROTOTYPING AND SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING IN MIND
Are deadlines looming and budgets limited? The 8L is a turnkey solution that brings lathe application needs in-house, so it keeps projects moving forward more efficiently, without sacrificing the quality from farming out part making.

8L Lathe Overview
A PERFECT FIT FOR THE SMALL SHOP

YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND
Have you wanted to incorporate turning in your shop setup? Whether it is in your garage, lab or classroom, the 8L provides an affordable and approachable lathe that allows any user to quickly machine parts without advanced CNC training.
Entrepreneurs can turn around their own prototypes without handing over a brilliant idea for another shop to make. R&D engineers can complete concepts and designs more rapidly by maintaining control of all phases of prototype iterations.
With the intuitive, easy-to-understand nature of PathPilot, novices who are completely new to lathe machining can now learn how to use the machine while slowly easing into CNC modes of operation. The learning curve is shorter and learning more manageable.
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT…
Can it cut challenging materials like titanium? Yep. Softer materials like aluminum, wood, or plastics? You betcha! The Tormach 8L CNC Lathe is built to turn all types of materials into the parts from your dreams.
Not only can it get the job done (and the next one and the next one), the 8L is an affordable little workhorse, ideal for tight spaces. It runs on single-phase, household power, and the lathe comes in a fully-assembled enclosure as part of the base model.

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Technical Specifications
Spindle |
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Spindle Power: | 1.5 hp (1.11 kW) | ||
Spindle Speed: | Low: 180 to 2,000 RPM High: 350 to 5,000 RPM | ||
Through Spindle Bore: | 1 in. (25.4 mm) | ||
Maximum Workpiece Length: | 10 in. (254 mm) with tailstock | ||
Spindle Nose: | 5C | ||
Control |
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Standard Feature: | Single Point Threading | ||
Standard Feature: | Rigid Tapping | ||
Tail Stock |
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Taper: | MT2 | ||
Diameter: | 0.9 in. (22 mm) | ||
Travel: | 2.2 in. (55 mm) | ||
Travels |
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X-Axis: | 4.5 in. (114 mm) | ||
Z-Axis: | 10 in. (254 mm) with tailstock | ||
Motion |
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X- and Z-Axis Maximum Feed Rate: | 150 IPM (3.8 m/min) | ||
Axis Drivers (X ,Z): | High-Performance Polyphase Stepper Motors with Leadshine® Microstepping Drivers |
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Power |
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Power Requirements: | Single-Phase 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 15A breaker | ||
Machine Specifications |
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Table Length × Width: | 7.5 in. × 4 in. (191 mm × 102 mm) | ||
Machine Footprint: | 50in. x 26in. (1.2m x .7m) | ||
Typical System Weight: | 838 lb. (380 kg) | ||
Maximum Swing Over Bed: | 8 in. (200 mm) | ||
Maximum Swing Over Carriage: | 4 in. (100 mm) | ||
Overall System Height: | 52 in. (1.3 m) | ||
Accessories |
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Accessories: | Quick Change Tool Post (Standard) Full Enclosure (Standard) |
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PATHPILOT® Controller |
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Features: | User-friendly design Support for up to four axis continuous machining Intuitive conversational programming Usable G-Code Memory: PathPilot Controller: 80 GB / PathPilot OperatorConsole: 40 GB Built-in Dropbox™ support for seamlessly transferring programs |
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Warranty | |||
1 Year Warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Extended Warranty available. |

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