Top 5 Types of CNC Wood Lathe Favored by Users

As a typical machine for turning wood, CNC wood lathes have been favored by most users. Compared with traditional wood lathes, it has fast processing speed, high processing accuracy, and more processing possibilities. In addition, it does not require very high skills for the operator. Even beginners can quickly master it. This is because the shape of the turned projects is controlled by programming files instead of contained by human skills like traditional lathes.

And today's post I am going to show you the top 5 types of woodworking cnc lathe that have been favored by most users. I hope this post will help you when you consider to buy cnc wood lathe machines.

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Top 1. Automatic feed CNC Wood Lathe

As you can see from the name, this machine has an automatic feeding option. It makes the lathe very low dependent on human resources. With the hopper feeding mechanism, the wood lathe can automatically load and unload materials without stopping the process. One operator can take care of several automatic wood turning machines at the same time. Therefore, it is most favored by this kind of user who has a very high output requirement. For more details, please click here.

Advantage: high automation, high output, low demand for human resources

Disadvantage: a little costly, the operation is a bit complex

Machining Capacity: turning, milling, twist grooving, and carving

Application: mass production of stair columns

How does auto feed wood lathe work

Top 2. Manual feeding CNC Lathe for Wood

Except for manual loading, other functions are the same as the previous one. This machine is a good choice for users who don't have a very high requirement for productivity. When a job is complete, we need to stop the lathe and clamp the new wood blank before continuing processing. This process will take about 1 to 2 minutes. For more details, please click here.

Advantage: moderate price, uncomplicated operation, comprehensive functions

Disadvantage: the operator is required to be in front of the lathe to load, unload wood pieces, start and stop the machine.

Machining Capacity: turning, milling, twist grooving, and carving

Application: production of balusters, table legs, and chair legs

How does it work

Top 3. Double Axis CNC Wood Turning Machine

This machine comes with two operating units that enable us to get two pieces of turned jobs in one working cycle. But please note that it does not have the function of grooving, so it is only good for works without grooves. That’s why it is a good cnc wood lathe for baseball bats. In addition, it is also suitable for other projects that only require turning. For more details, please click here.

Advantage: getting two pieces of turned job in one working cycle, moderate price, uncomplicated operation

Disadvantage: the operator is required to be in front of the lathe to load, unload wood pieces, start and stop the machine.

Machining Capacity: turning

Application: production of baseball bats or other projects only require wood-turning

How does it work

Top 4. Mini CNC Wood Turning Lathe

The mini cnc wood lathe is good for small size and light duty jobs. Hence, it is favored by hobbyists. For more details, please click here.

Advantage: small footprint, low cost, easy operation

Disadvantage: limited turning size

Machining Capacity: turning

Application: hobby

How does mini cnc wood lathe work

Top 5. CNC Wood Bowl Turing Lathe

It’s multi-purpose wood turning cnc machine; It can be used not only to make bowl-shaped workpieces (vase, cup, mug, goblet), but also to make stairs, columns, furniture legs, etc. This machine is more popular among users who make art-works. For more details, please click here.

Advantage: bowl-turning, multi-purpose, automatic tool change

Disadvantage: high cost, complex operation

Machining Capacity: bowel turning and regular turning

Application: bowl-shaped objects turning, stair pillars turning

How does the wood bowl turning lathe work

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