Apanmeker has introduced the DL‑210, a desktop CNC lathe that packs industrial‑style automation and rigidity into a footprint small enough for workshops, laboratories, and educational facilities. With a rigid solid‑aluminium slant bed, a four‑station automatic tool turret, a dedicated CNC controller, and a full‑servo motion system, the DL‑210 delivers stable, repeatable machining for functional parts across a wide range of materials—from aluminium and steel to titanium alloys, engineering plastics, and even wood.
Stability Built into the Foundation
The DL‑210’s solid‑aluminium slant‑bed construction suppresses vibration and provides a stable platform for accurate cutting. Precision‑ground C3‑grade ball screws and linear guideways, driven by servo motors on both X and Z axes, ensure smooth feed motion, precise positioning, and excellent repeatability. This foundation translates into consistent surface finishes and part quality, even when running multiple operations or machining tougher materials.
Four Tools, One Continuous Workflow
At the heart of the DL‑210’s productivity is its four‑station automatic tool turret. Up to four different turning tools remain installed and ready; when the machining program calls for a tool, the turret indexes to the correct station and locks it securely—eliminating manual tool changes between operations. With a single workpiece setup, users can perform OD turning, facing, grooving, and threading in one continuous cycle. The CNC system’s tool compensation function stores individual offset values for each tool, reducing setup time and minimising operator error. For complex components and small‑batch production, this automated workflow improves efficiency, repeatability, and part‑to‑part consistency.
Dedicated CNC Control with Manual Precision
The DL‑210 features a purpose‑built CNC control system that supports manual programming, editing, and automatic program execution directly on the machine—no external computer required for common tasks. The tool compensation memory simplifies adjustments, while the included electronic handwheel (MPG) gives operators precise manual control over X‑ and Z‑axis movements for tool setting, positioning, and pre‑machining setup. The operating logic mirrors that of industrial CNC lathes, making the DL‑210 equally suitable for daily production, CNC education, and technical training.
Built to Make Functional Parts—In More Materials Than You’d Expect
Unlike many desktop lathes that are limited to soft metals and plastics, the DL‑210 is engineered for real‑world material diversity. With appropriate tooling and cutting parameters, it can machine steel, titanium alloys, engineering plastics, brass, aluminium, and wood. Spindle speed, feed rate, depth of cut, and coolant delivery can all be adjusted to match the cutting characteristics of each material. Whether the task is fast aluminium prototypes, brass connectors, steel shafts, precision titanium components, or custom wooden parts, the DL‑210 supports design validation, replacement‑part production, and functional small‑batch manufacturing.
Ready for Real Metal Cutting—Automatic Coolant System
To handle sustained metal‑cutting operations, the DL‑210 comes with an automatic coolant system that delivers cutting fluid directly to the tool‑workpiece interface. This removes heat, provides lubrication, reduces tool wear and built‑up edge, and flushes chips away from the cutting zone. During extended turning, grooving, and threading cycles, stable coolant delivery helps limit thermal‑induced dimensional variation and supports cleaner, more consistent surface finishes—without the interruptions of manual coolant application.
Precise Threads, Every Pass
Threading capability sets the DL‑210 apart from simpler desktop lathes. Its 800 W servo spindle is equipped with an encoder that continuously feeds speed and position data back to the CNC control. This ensures that spindle rotation and Z‑axis feed remain precisely synchronised, so each revolution corresponds to a programmed linear advance—the basis for accurate thread pitch. For multi‑pass threading, the encoder synchronisation allows the tool to follow the same helical path on every pass, producing consistent pitch and well‑defined thread profiles. This makes the DL‑210 ideal for threaded connectors, shafts, fasteners, lead screws, and custom replacement parts.
