The invention discloses an automatic taking mechanism for a numerical control lathe. The mechanism comprises a machine body, a taking cylinder and a taking hand; the taking cylinder is fixedly mounted at the upper end of the machine body; one end of the taking hand is connected with a cylinder rod of the taking cylinder, and a taking port is formed in the other end; the middle end of the taking hand is hinged to the side end surface of the machine body; the taking hand can rotate around the hinged place of the taking handle and the side end surface of the machine body; a clamping cylinder is arranged in the taking hand; a cylinder rod of the clamping cylinder is connected with a clamping plate; the clamping plate is positioned in the taking port; the taking cylinder and the clamping cylinder are matched for use to realize automatic taking of products; and through the mode, the mechanism is simple in structure and convenient in operation, can realize automatic taking of the products, is high in automation degree, can save labors, reduces the labor intensity, and improves the production efficiency.