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. Science Lab Supplies dispatches it from Ambala, India, against quotations for institutes, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Each signal, input/output and power figure of the 2.5-axis controller is listed on its own row. In short, it runs on 24 V DC, provides 16 digital inputs and 16 outputs, a 0–10 V spindle speed output and one-axis encoder feedback, interpolates two axes in linear and circular moves, and terminates on D-sub connectors and FRC headers.
| Specification | 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 speed control | 0–10 V analog output |
| Spindle encoder feedback | 1 axis |
| Digital inputs | 16 |
| Digital outputs | 16 |
| Programming | Standard G/M code based |
| Operator controls | Push buttons, selector switches and MPG |
| Construction | Complete controller and Machine Operator Panel (MOP) in one single 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, alongside motion-control exercises on the Robotic Arm.
- 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, with the conventional Center Lathe Machine as the manual reference.
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. Wiring or compatibility questions about the controller can be raised on the contact page, the unit can be listed with lathes in the enquiry cart, and tendered purchases start at 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 when cutting threads on a turned part.
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 drives and many servo drives on training lathes.
Who supplies the CNC Lathe Controller?
Science Lab Supplies supplies the controller from Ambala, India. Polytechnics, ITIs and engineering colleges can approach it directly for a quotation, and tender contractors and distributors sourcing control equipment for an institute are quoted as well.
Related CNC Controllers and Lathes
Studying a controller beside complete CNC machines lets trainees see the same functions in a finished machine. These CNC Trainer Machine items include a milling controller, a retrofit kit and several CNC lathes and turning systems, all of which can be quoted together with this controller.
- CNC Milling Controller — G-code track preview, real-time tracking and syntax check.
- CNC Retrofitting Kit for Milling Machine — Ethernet-based controller with customisable M-codes and macros.
- CNC Lathe Machine Table — 4-station, 360-degree turret returning to position within 0.005 mm.
- CNC Trainer Lathe Machine — 1.5 HP spindle reaching 4000 rpm, with 0.015 mm position accuracy.
- CNC Lathe Trainer Stepper — stepper motors with stepper drives and C3-class 25 x 5 ball screws on X and Z.
- Flexible Manufacturing System — servo motors with servo drives, plus automatic coolant and lubrication.
- CNC Lathe System — X rapid speed of 3000 mm/min and Z rapid speed of 2500 mm/min.
Browse the full CNC Trainer Machine range, the Metal Manufacturing Training Machine range for centre lathes, or all TVET lab equipment.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
