The lathe is controlled by an old Pentium 4 computer running Mach3. The step and direction signals exit the computer via parallel port and make their way to a pair of Gecko stepper motor drives.

The 3/4-horsepower, 120-volt AC electric motor provides variable ... through its combination gear and belt drive system. The owner's manual for each lathe indicates a working tolerance of 0. ...

Lathes are machines for turning and forming materials. This is usually done by removing material to form a shape, or drilling and cutting to create threads. The lathe is driven by a motor that ...