CNC Lathe Controller
Product Code : LSK-CTM-10775
CNC Lathe Controller (SKU LSK-CTM-10775) is a 2.5-axis CNC controller and Machine Operator Panel (MOP) built into one box, with push buttons, selector switches and a manual pulse generator (MPG). It drives lathe axes with clock-and-direction signals and runs standard G/M-code programs, for retrofits and control-system training in ITIs, polytechnics and TVET centres. Supply is from Science Lab Supplies in Ambala, India, to institutes as well as to tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The controller runs on 24 V DC and provides 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs, a 0–10 V analog output for spindle speed, and spindle encoder feedback on one axis. It interpolates two axes in linear and circular moves, supports full, half, quarter and one-eighth step resolution, and connects through D-sub connectors and FRC headers.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-CTM-10775 |
| Number of axes | 2.5 |
| Interpolation | 2-axis linear and circular |
| Control output | Clock and direction |
| Resolution | Full / half / quarter / one-eighth |
| Spindle | 0–10 V analog speed control; encoder feedback, 1 axis |
| Digital I/O | 16 inputs, 16 outputs |
| Programming | Standard G/M code |
| Operator panel | Push buttons, selector switches and MPG in the same box |
| Terminations | D-sub connectors and FRC headers |
| Power supply | 24 V DC |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the CNC Lathe Controller
The controller is used to put a small lathe under CNC control and to teach how a CNC system works: axis drive signals, spindle speed control, encoder feedback for threading, and operator-panel functions. It suits control and mechatronics practicals in diploma, B.Tech, ITI and TVET courses as well as workshop retrofit projects.
- Mechatronics and electronics labs: wiring axes, spindle drive and I/O to a CNC controller.
- ITI and TVET CNC operator training: MOP operation, jogging with the MPG and running G/M-code.
- Workshop projects: converting a manual training lathe to 2-axis CNC.
Standard Scope of Supply
The CNC Lathe Controller is supplied as a single unit that combines the controller and Machine Operator Panel, with its push buttons, selector switches and MPG, as described above. Axis motors and drives are separate machine components; if you need them, or any optional accessories, ask for them on the quotation.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
You can request a quotation for a single controller or for a batch for a control-systems lab. Each quotation from Science Lab Supplies gives the packing, delivery time and price for that quantity, and CNC lathes or other vocational training equipment can be listed with it.
As a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Vietnam, Malaysia, Peru, Egypt, Iraq and Nigeria. Controller questions can be put to us on the contact page; to request it with other items, use the enquiry cart, and for tender purchases see the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 2.5 axes mean on this controller?
It interpolates two axes together in linear and circular moves, with limited control of a further axis, which matches the X and Z axes of a lathe.
Can it cut threads?
The controller has spindle encoder feedback on one axis, the input that lathe controllers use to synchronise axis motion with the spindle for threading.
What drives does it work with?
It outputs clock and direction signals with full, half, quarter or one-eighth resolution, the interface used by stepper and many servo drives.
Who supplies the CNC Lathe Controller?
The controller is supplied from Ambala, India by Science Lab Supplies, which quotes ITIs, polytechnics and engineering colleges directly and also works with tender contractors and distributors.
Related CNC Trainer Machines
A controller is often studied alongside complete CNC machines, so trainees see the same functions in a finished machine. These four items from the same range include a milling controller, a retrofit kit and two CNC lathes, all of which can be quoted together.
- CNC Milling Controller — 6-axis controller for milling.
- CNC Retrofitting Kit for Milling Machine — retrofit option for mills.
- CNC Lathe Machine Table — complete bench CNC lathe.
- CNC Trainer Lathe Machine — trainer lathe with LM guideways.
Browse the full CNC Trainer Machine range or all TVET lab equipment.
Last updated: 25 September 2026
