How to Choose a Slant Bed CNC Lathe: True Slant vs “Flying Wedge”
A slant bed CNC lathe is only worth the premium if the slant is cast into the bed — not bolted on. The test is simple: on a true slant bed, the bed casting itself is manufactured at 30°, 45° or 60°, so the headstock, tailstock and cross slide all sit on that same inclined plane. […]