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Xendoll has 22 years of experience in the production of small machine tools. We will help you choose the suitable machine and share our experience in CNC machining with you.
Jun 09, 2026
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Keywords: #Lathe Machine,#4thAxis ,#Desktop mini CNC milling machine,#Desktop mini CNC lathe , # Desktop CNC Lathe
Compared to traditional large CNC lathes, desktop CNC lathes have a smaller footprint and can be placed directly on a laboratory bench or worktable. They are compact, high-precision automated machining equipment. Due to their small size, operational flexibility, and relatively low cost, they are widely used in fields such as education, R&D, and small-batch production.

C56 Small CNC Lathe
Product Features:
Equipped with a protective safety door, enhancing operational safety; suitable for campus makerspaces, innovation workshops for machining parts in tech projects, integrated theoretical and practical CNC vocational training, and for processing small parts in corporate scientific research units.
Caters to both makerspace users and vocational learners of CNC operation. It can directly use G-code programs generated from graphics by third-party programming software (graphical programming), or manual programming can be used. It machines a wide range of materials (such as copper, aluminum, plastic, acrylic, etc.), offers high machining precision, and the machine is robust, stable, and durable.
Technical Parameters:
X-axis Travel | 70mm |
Z-axis Travel | 160mm |
Table Working Area | 130×85mm |
Rapid Traverse Rate | 5000mm/min |
Max. Swing Diameter | 140mm |
Spindle Through-Hole Diameter | 10mm |
Max. Clamping Diameter | 70mm |
Power | AC220V/50Hz |
Net Weight | 50 100(including base) |
Dimensions | 750×450×450mm; 750×450×1575mm (including base) |
XENDOLL desktop CNC lathes are priced significantly lower than industrial-grade CNC equipment, lowering the entry barrier. They feature low energy consumption and relatively minor maintenance costs, making them suitable for users with limited budgets.

Due to their lower power and smaller machining dimensions, the operational risks are relatively smaller, making them particularly suitable for students and beginners to practice.
XENDOLL small CNC lathes are equipped with an intuitive control interface and teaching software, facilitating the learning of CNC programming and machining processes, and helping students master skills in CNC programming, process design, and machine operation.

This small CNC lathe is suitable for small-batch customized production, assisting makers, DIY enthusiasts, and micro-part manufacturers in creating personalized parts, models, or artworks. It can also machine small shaft and sleeve parts, such as instrument components, clock parts, etc.
With advantages such as compact design, high cost-effectiveness, operational safety, and high precision, desktop CNC lathes have become an indispensable part of the modern smart manufacturing ecosystem. They are not only vital tools for cultivating technical talent but also key equipment for driving innovation and realizing rapid prototyping. As technology advances, their performance and intelligence levels will continue to improve, and their application scope will further expand.
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