Live-tool CNC lathe
SL-X
Turn and mill in one setup. 1.77 in. (45 mm) bar capacity.
$71,400
Machine price · USD · Shipping quoted separately
◆ Built in China◆ Sold factory-direct◆ Supported from Arden, NC
CNC lathes, factory‑direct. Tested on your part before you buy.
Swiss-type and live-tool CNC lathes, built in China and sold direct, with no dealer markup. We run your part on our demo machine in Arden, NC before you buy. After it ships, our Arden team supports the installation, service and parts.
Free, no obligation · Reply within 2 business days · 2-year parts warranty
◆ The machines
Two machines. Prices up front.
Not sure which fits? Send us your drawing and we'll recommend one.
Swiss-type CNC lathe
Swiss-type
Four models for small, complex parts. 20 to 38 mm (0.79 to 1.50 in.) bar capacity.
from $89,000
Machine price · USD · Shipping quoted separately
◆ How it works
From drawing to production
01
Send your print
Send your part print, material, tolerances and annual volumes. Within 2 business days you get our recommendation: the model that fits your part and your budget.
02
Watch your part run
We machine your part on a demo lathe in our Arden, NC showroom. Watch in person or on a live video call. You keep the sample.
03
Install and support
Every machine ships inspected, tooled up and with your program loaded. After that, our Arden, NC team handles service, applications support and spare parts. 2-year parts warranty.
◆ Real parts
Parts made on our machines
Flanged bushing
Cross-drilled pin
Turn-milled housing
Knurled threaded fitting
◆ See it run
See your part run before you buy.
In person
Arden showroom
Visits by appointment. See your part cut on our demo machine.
8 Glenn Willow Dr, Unit 34, Arden, NC 28704
Live video
From your shop
Watch your test cut live on video, from your shop.
◆ Arden, North Carolina
Service, parts and support from Arden, NC.
If something goes wrong, you call our team in Arden, North Carolina, not an overseas factory.
Talk to our team
(828) 376-8881mark@slathex.comMark Tisdall · Sales Engineer
Technical support
Service and applications support by phone and email from Arden, NC.
Installation
Every machine is inspected, tooled and loaded with your program before it ships. We support installation remotely and provide basic operator training as needed.
Spare parts
Spare parts and service from our U.S. team.
Warranty
2-year parts warranty, starting on the delivery date.
◆ Before you decide
FAQ
Why is the price lower than Japanese brands?
We sell factory-direct. There's no dealer or distributor between the factory and your shop, so you don't pay their margin. The machines are built in China.
Where are the machines built?
In China. Every machine is inspected before it ships, and our team in Arden, NC handles installation support, service and spare parts.
What's the warranty?
2 years on parts, starting on the delivery date. It covers manufacturing defects.
What's included in the price?
Your quote covers the machine, the tooling in the quote, the 2-year parts warranty and our support. Shipping is quoted separately.
What does the Free Part Analysis cost?
Nothing, and there's no obligation to buy.
What if your machines don't fit my part?
We recommend the model that fits your part and your budget. If a smaller machine can do the work, that's the one we'll quote. If neither machine fits, we'll tell you.
What power do the machines need?
Our Arden showroom runs these machines on 220 V single-phase, 100 A service through a phase converter, so you don't need 3-phase power in your shop. The machines are built for 380 V, 3-phase, and every machine ships with a transformer. On the Swiss-type, a phase converter is also available as an option. Tell us your shop's voltage and phase and we'll spec what you need.
How long until the machine is running my parts?
It depends on whether your model is in stock. International shipping takes about 45 days. Your program and tooling are loaded before the machine ships, so you can start cutting parts soon after installation.
Can I order online?
No. We review your part, send a quote and run a demo first. When you're ready, you place the order by email.
◆ Your next step
Send us your drawing. Get a firm quote.
We review it within 2 business days. You get a machine recommendation, an estimated cycle time, a proposed tooling layout and a firm quote. No cost, no obligation.
