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MINI LATHES & MILLING MACHINES

Procon Technology can supply the following mini metal lathes, milling machines and accessories. Please see prices below (scroll down) and for quantity pricing email us. In Australia, call 03-98306288 now to buy!

NOTE: All lathes and milling machines we sell operate on 220-240VAC 50Hz or 60Hz and are METRIC (imperial threadcutting available on C4 lathe as supplied and optional imperial leadscrew available for the C3 lathe). Service agents are located in most Australian capital cities. All lathes and milling machines come with 3 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY!

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TL-9000 8x17 Metal lathe C4 with 1.4HP brush-less motor and digital control - click for specifications & accessories

Click here to read a detailed independent review of the C4 or SC4 lathe.
Click here for data and accessories for the C4 lathe in PDF (100KB).
Click here to download the manual for the C4 lathe in PDF (1.9MB).
Click here to watch a video of the C4 lathe with DRO installed.

The Sieg C4 (8x17 or 17x8) lathe (TL-9000) is bigger (100x55x40cm) and heavier (94Kg) than the C3 lathe and has many advanced features. It includes a 100mm 3 jaw chuck, 1.4HP (1000 Watt) brushless motor, pushbutton digital speed and direction control, cross and longitudinal auto feed, metric and imperial thread cutting (left and right handed threads), chip shield on leadscrew, cam-lock tailstock and all-metal gears throughout. In addition proper lubrication points (oil cups or ports) are provided with the C4 lathe. The horizontal and cross slide dials are metric but these may be converted to imperial with an optional DRO (Digital Read Out) which allows you to change from metric to imperial measurements at the press of a button!

The TL9000 (C4 or SC4 lathe) comes with external jaws, chuck key, MT#2 tailstock and MT#3 spindle dead centres, metric and imperial thread cutting gear set (13 gears), adjustment hex keys, screwdrivers and spanners and spare fuse. Instruction manual and a CDROM are included. We also provide a copy of the manual in a folder with plastic sheet protectors so oil and grease can't affect them. We also provide additional instruction on maintaining the lathe and how to perform thread cutting (using the stop-start method) and how to machine left-handed threads - which some people suggested you couldn't do!

PRICE LIST.........current until 31st May, 2013AUS$+GSTNOTE
TL-9000, 8x17 metal lathe C4 or SC4$1700.00$1870.00pdf
LR-1130, Batteries for digital readouts (2 x L1131)$2.00$2.20.
SN10022, 11 piece cutter set, 10x10mm C4/C6$100.00$110.00.
SN10024, Rolling or Live Centre MT2 Heavy Duty$50.00$55.00.
SN10027, 13mm tailstock drill chuck MT2$60.00$66.00.
SN10029, 4 jaw chuck 100mm, independent$140.00$154.00.
SN10063, Woodturning kit = spur drive & toolrest$60.00$66.00.
SN10131A, Grinding attachment 240VAC C4$200.00$220.00a.s.
SN10160, Steady Rest - supports long material$50.00$55.00.
SN10161, Follower or moving Rest$40.00$44.00.
SN10162, Face plate 160mm dia.$40.00$44.00.
SN10163, Oil collection tray... sits under lathe.$90.00$99.00.
SN10165, Digital readout (DRO) kit for C4 lathe$220.00$242.00.
SN10167, Mill chuck set 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16mm$220.00$242.00.
SN10045, HSS end mill set 4,6,8,10,12,14,16mm$60.00$66.00.
SN10168, Quick change tool post inc. 3 tool rests$110.00$121.00.

More information on TL9000: 1. Overall measurements 100x55x40cm or 39x22x16" (L x W x H). 2. Max. length of work area (between headstock and tailstock centres) 45cm or 17". Max. swing over bed 22cm or 8.5". Spindle bore 20mm or 3/4" - allowing long lengths of pipes or bars to be worked! 3. Spindle speed variable: 100-2000 r.p.m. 4. Motor power output: 1 1/3 HP or 1000W. 5. Weight: 94Kg as shown. Gross: 125Kg in box with accessories. 6. Metric thread cutting - 0.25mm to 3mm pitch in 17 steps. Imperial thread cutting 8 to 24 TPI (Threads Per Inch) in 10 steps. NOTE - 3 extra threads are possible 36, 44, 56 TPI but these are not 100% accurate due to the gear ratio used! 7. According to this document - click here - 29 imperial threads are possible and 25 metric. We also provide the simple calculations that you need to determine the pitch or TPI from the gears installed - which also means that other thread cutting pitches are possible!

Comments - 'Mind you, that C4 machine seems to have impressed everyone who has tried it out and written about it, a real capable little machine.' 'I like the variable speed and it is a boon to be able to adjust the speed to get the right cutting speed by eye and ear for a particular tool and material rather than from charts that I use now only as a starting point.'


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TL-5000 7x14 Metal lathe C3 with 1/2HP motor and digital speed indicator - 3 year warranty - click for included items

Click here to view everything (including pictured above) that comes with the C3 & C3A lathes.
Click here to watch a video of the C3A with 100mm 4 jaw chuck & DRO's installed.
Click here to view data and accessories for the C3 lathe in PDF (290KB).
Click here to download the manual for the C3 lathe in PDF (1.9MB).

STOP PRESS: The TL5000 or C3 metalworking variable speed lathe with spindle speed LED readout is a very popular in Australia. If you add the cost of the horizontal slider, cutter set and the thread cutting gears to the cost of the smaller C1 lathe you'll find that you pay only $70 extra for the C3. The delivery and handling fee to most capital cities in Australia is $66 (Brisbane $88).

The TL5000 or Sieg C3 Lathe (7x14 or 14x7) is a larger (LxWxH = 76x23x30cm or 30x9x12") and more professional lathe than the C1. It includes many safety features - an emergency stop button, motor overload protection and a plastic chuck cover which must be down for the machine to operate. This prevents you from starting the lathe with the chuck-key in! Made with heavy cast iron, it's specifications include a swing over bed of 180mm (7"), length between centres 350mm (14")+, hole through spindle or spindle bore of 20mm (3/4")~, a spindle taper of MT3, tailstock taper of MT2, has a 1/2HP (350W) motor with speeds of 100-3000rpm approx. (in high range) and 40-1400rpm (in low range) with LED digital speed indication. Metric thread cutting pitches 0.4mm to 2.0mm in 10 steps (more are possible see below) included or imperial 12 tpi to 52 tpi in 18 steps available with optional TL5005 kit. A tumbler gear lever is provided that allows the lead screw to be reversed for left handed threads (an unusual feature on a small lathe) and a four-position lever-operated toolpost makes for fast and easy tool changes (tip, the quick change toolpost provides a better and safer alternative). Overall length is 750mm (30") and the weight is 44Kg(97lbs) and 54Kg(119lbs) in box with all accessories. Supplied with 80mm 3 jaw self-centring chuck (plus external jaws), instruction manual (including chapters on 'simple turning', 'simple turning with power feed', 'bevel cutting' and 'screw cutting'), metal cuttings and coolant tray, heavy-duty rubber feet, 6 piece metric thread cutting gear kit, dead tailstock centre, allen keys and spanners. Plus zero-resettable hand wheels with 0.025mm divisions on the cross and horizontal slides. The accessories listed here can also be used with the C2 lathe (model 200 or 300) or AL-30. Compared to the C2 lathe (or AL-30) the C3 provides a bigger lathe (distance between centres of 350mm), more powerful motor (350W) and an RPM speed indicator. As a special bonus, we now include a 5 piece cutter set (SN-10004) and 4 in 1 screwdriver set.

The C3 lathe can cut metals, including; carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium, brass, copper, bronze, silver and gold plus non-metals as wood, carbon fibre and hard plastics. With the accessories available it should be able to perform any task required within the dimensional limits of the machine! NOTE, some businesses purchase the C1 or C3 lathes for winding or polishing machines!

Customer feedback: 'Lovely little machine. Lathe all fixed up on a specially made mini bench... I even sat down & read the handy manual you sent with it, just the job for blokes like me who have been away from it most of their lives. Reg, Australia. 'I am pretty happy with the C3 lathe - it does everything I wanted!' Rod, Australia. 'I am pleased with the 3-jaw chuck; it is accurate to less than 1 thou (0.001") runout...' Danny, Australia. 'I purchased a C3 mini lathe a year or so ago - still going well...' David P. Australia.

NOTE: We provide a new easy-to-read 30 page colour manual with all C3 lathes along with additional safety and other important instructions! A CD-ROM is also included with instructions on using and maintaining the lathe!

PRICE LIST.........current until 31st May, 2013AUS$+GSTNOTE
TL-5000, 7x14 mini metal lathe C3 - included items$950.00$1045.00pdf
TL-5000A, 7x14 mini metal lathe C3A
..............with mm & inch digital readouts - click here
$1100.00$1210.00note
LR-1130, Batteries for digital readouts (2 x L1131)$2.00$2.20.
TL-5001, 10mm tailstock drill chuck MT2 (alternate)$30.00$33.00.
TL-5002, 13mm tailstock drill chuck MT2 (alternate)$30.00$33.00.
TL-5005, Imperial leadscrew & thread cutting gear kit...
...............with gears & lead screw for imperial threads
$90.00$99.00.
TL-5006, Thread dial indicator (imperial & metric)$27.00$29.70.
SN10004, 5 pce tungsten-carbide tipped cutter set$30.00$33.00.
SN10005, 11 piece cutter set, inc. 2 boring bars$60.00$66.00.
SN10006, 6 pce cutter set (SN10004 to SN10005)$36.00$39.60.
SN10007, Face plate 160mm dia.$40.00$44.00.
SN10007A, Clamping kit for SN10007 faceplate$23.00$25.30.
SN10008, Steady or fixed rest - supports long material$50.00$55.00.
SN10009, Follower/moving/traveling rest or steady$40.00$44.00.
SN10010, 4 jaw chuck 80mm, independent$110.00$121.00.
SN10011, Quick change tool post inc. 3 tool rests$80.00$88.00.
SN10012, 13mm tailstock drill chuck MT2$50.00$55.00.
SN10013, Headstock/Spindle centre MT3$15.00$16.50.
SN10014, Rolling, Moving or Live Centre MT2$40.00$44.00.
SN10015, Lathe Dog - drives work between centres$9.00$9.90.
SN10024, Rolling or Live Centre MT2 Heavy Duty$50.00$55.00.
SN10029A, 4 jaw chuck 100mm + flange, independent$140.00$154.00.
SN10029B, 100mm flange to fit 80mm + 4 x M8 bolts$40.00$44.00.
SN10061, Vertical slider or milling attachment C3$200.00$220.00.
SN10064, Woodturning kit with spur drive & toolrest$60.00$66.00.
SN10100A, 3 jaw chuck 100mm with flange$180.00$198.00.
SN10130, Knurling tool with 2 heads ... adjustable dia.$50.00$55.00.
SN10131, Grinding attachment 240VAC C3 + C6$180.00$198.00.
SN10140, Digital readout (DRO) kit for C3 lathe$180.00$198.00.
SN10145, Parting-off or cut-off tool and blade$27.00$29.70.
SN10147, Rolling/moving 13mm drill chuck MT2$90.00$99.00a.s.
SN10148, Mill chuck set 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16mm$200.00$220.00.
SN10045, HSS end mill set 4,6,8,10,12,14,16mm$60.00$66.00.
SN10182, Carriage Stop - attaches to lathe bed...
..................for manual carriage operation only!
$18.00$19.80.

To see the optional accessories - click here. +350mm (14") between headstock and tailstock centres.
~the hole through the 3 jaw chuck is only 15mm or 0.6" - the 4 jaw chuck is 22mm or 0.8"

More information on TL5000 (C3): 1. Please email us to receive a copy of the 2011 Sieg catalogue. 2. The 80mm three jaw chuck holds from 2.5mm (0.1") to 35mm (1.5") dia. material using internal jaws and 75-80mm (3") dia. maximum using the external jaws. A 100mm chuck holds from 5mm (0.2") to 45mm (1.8") dia. internal and 100mm (4") dia external. 3. Most allen keys and spanners necessary for adjustment of the lathes are included, together with a chuck key, oil dispenser, external jaws (for 3 jaw chuck) and a spare fuse. 4. It is recommended for rough cutting, you do not exceed 0.25mm or 0.01" depth of cut (10 divisions). 5. The lathe slides use dovetail construction with gib (miter wedge) adjustment for maximum rigidity and precision.

Lathe tips and applications: 1. For a thorough review of the C3 lathe (warts and all) go to the UK website click here. The www.mini-lathe.com website also provides reviews and explains all the terminology and provides on-line help with your new lathe! Also explains how to convert the C3 to a CNC lathe! 2. Because the lathe cutting tools are tungsten-carbide tipped, you will need to use a good quality grinding wheel to sharpen them. e.g. try a diamond-power coated knife sharpener. Click here for more information. 3. Another very useful website is http://www.mini-lathe.org.uk this site explains step-by-step how to do common turning operations, discusses problems and shows a home-made rotary table. 4. Click here to learn more about lathes and see video instructions on using an industrial sized lathe! 5. You could make your own miniature internal combustion engine on these lathes. Click here for more information. Also check out Model Engine News. Another very useful website with some projects for you to try is www.littlemachineshop.com. Shows you how to make some accessories such as: Carriage stop, Tailstock adjuster, Knurling tool, Slitting saw arbor, Screwless vise and Oscillating Steam Engine! 6. For more information about history of metal lathes and their use - click here. For the history of milling machines and their use - click here. 7. For an Australian website showing a CNC controlled milling machine, a steam engine project, a taper attachment for a lathe and how a bandsaw is a must - click here. 8. Many more thread pitches (imperial and metric) may be machined on the C3 lathe than is shown in the manual (thanks John S. for this tip) - click here. 9. Check out this great website - www.projectsinmetal.com

More information on 8mm cutting tools: 1. The SN-10004 five piece cutter set includes; DIN4971R, DIN4975, DIN4980R, DIN4980L and DIN4981R. The SN-10006 six piece cutter set includes; DIN4972R, DIN4973R, DIN4974R, DIN4976, DIN4977R and DIN4978R. The SN-10005 (11 piece) includes all.


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FREE... 19 piece Titanium Nitride Drill Bit Set worth $40 with TL-8000.

TL-8000 X2 milling machine with 350W motor,  X=100mm Y=220mm travel.  Click for specifications & accessories. TL-7000 X1 milling machine with 150W motor, X=90mm Y=180mm travel. Click for specifications & accessories.

Click here to watch a video of the X2 milling machine.
Click here to download the manual for the X1 mill in PDF (800KB).
Click here to download the manual for the X2 mill user guide in PDF (1.6MB).

TL8000 (shown right) - SPECIAL was $880!!! Now $770 - can be picked up in Melbourne!
The Sieg X2 milling machine provides two speed ranges - 0 to 2500rpm (fast) and 0 to 1100rpm (slow). It also has column tilt up to +/- 45 degrees from vertical. The distance between spindle and table is 280mm (11") with a spindle stroke of 180mm (7") and a throat of 180mm (7"). The motor is 1/2hp (350W). The unit weighs 50Kg and 68Kg in box. The milling table size is 400mm x 95mm (16" x 3.75") and X travel is 100mm (4") and the Y travel is 220mm (8.5") with t-slot 12mm. The drilling capacity is 13mm, end mill capacity is 16mm and the face mill capacity is 30mm. Spindle taper is MT3. Supplied with perspex chip guard. The SUPER X2 milling machine is the most popular for hobbist use and, to assist our customers, the a user guide is available - click here. A CD-ROM is also included with instructions and videos on using and maintaining your milling machine! Plus BONUS Titanium Nitride 1..10mm Drill Bit Set - DBS19. The delivery and handling fee to most capital cities in Australia is $66 (Brisbane $88).

TL7000 (shown left)
The Sieg SUPER X1 mini milling machine provides two speed ranges - 100 to 2000rpm (fast) and 100 to 1000rpm (slow). It also has forward and reverse operation and column tilt up to +/- 45 degrees from vertical. The distance between spindle and table is 220mm (8.5") with a spindle stroke of 30mm (1.2") and a throat of 140mm (5.5"). The motor is 1/4hp (150W). The unit weighs 40Kg and 56Kg in box. The milling table size is 240x145mm (9.5"x5.7") and X travel is 90mm (3.5") and the Y travel is 180mm (7") with t-slot 8mm. The drilling and end mill capacity is 10mm and the face mill capacity is 20mm. Spindle taper is MT2.

These milling table slides use dovetail construction with gib (miter wedge) adjustment for maximum rigidity and precision. Parts of the instruction manuals have also been re-written by Procon Technology to improve comprehension and to add important operating and safety instructions. All milling machines come with drill chuck and key, plastic oil can, spare fuse and adjusting tools (allen keys and spanners). Bonus 4 in 1 screwdriver set with every lathe or milling machine purchased!

PRICE LIST.........current until 31st May, 2013AUS$+GSTNOTE
TL-8000, X2 milling machine... was $880
................ plus bonus... pickup in Melbourne!
$700.00$770.00pdf
SN10036, 100mm wide quick vice$90.00$99.00.
SN10037, Collet chuck 7 pce set 4 to 16mm MT3$180.00$198.00.
SN10045, HSS end mill set 4,6,8,10,12,14,16mm$60.00$66.00.
SN10047, Clamping kit for X2 mill (42 piece)$110.00$121.00.
SN10109, Swivel vise with quick jaws for X2$120.00$132.00.
SN10132, Automatic Y axis power-feeder for X2$250.00$275.00video
TL-7000, X1 mini milling machine - was $748...
................ plus bonus 15 piece drill bit set!
$630.00$693.00pdf
SN10035, 50mm wide quick vice for X0/X1 mills$70.00$77.00.
SN10069, HSS end mill set 3,4,5,6,8,10mm$35.00$38.50.
SN10070, Collet chuck set 3,4,5,6,8,10mm MT2$180.00$198.00.
SN10104, Clamping kit for X1 mill (12 piece)$50.00$55.00.
SN10105, Clamping kit for X1 mill (24 piece)$70.00$77.00.
SN10108, Swivel vise with quick jaws for X1$120.00$132.00.
SN10094, 100mm Sieg rotary table - was $495$250.00$275.00.
SN10094-1, Index plate for SN10094 table$90.00$99.00.
SN10094A, 100mm rotary table (substitute)$150.00$165.00.

Applications: For more information on mini milling machines go to the US website www.mini-mill.com. This website also explains all the terminology and provides on-line help with small milling machines! 3. Click here to learn more about milling machines and see video instructions on using an industrial sized milling machine. 4. For a review of the X3 milling machine and for magazine articles on converting the X3 to CNC - click here. 5. Another very useful website with some projects for you to try is www.littlemachineshop.com.

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