The number of issues with my new PCNC 1100 is already overwhelming, for me anyway. The last one I've currently discovered is the perpendicularity of X-Y motion. I can really make a horror stories videos titled: how badly my machine is made. Backing to the subject perpendicularity of X vs Y motion - I can explain this issue in a few lines as per below, plus a short video. Is there anything else than poor manufacturing to cause this issue? In other words, can it be fixed somehow? I'll be probably forced to return this unit to Tormach for a refund. However, it's a nightmare for me as I'm in Ireland and that's so much hassle to pack it and send back to US with all accessories like an e.g. deluxe stand, etc..
Perpendicularity of X-Y motion:
Allowable error (as per factory certification):
0.04mm per 200mm
Factory measured (as per factory certification):
0.02mm per 200mm
User reading (new machine), calculated from the below measurement:
0.10mm per 200mm
User reading (new machine):
0.075mm per 155mm
VIDEO of the measurement: HI-Res
VIDEO of the measurement: Lo-Res
VIDEO of the measurement with DTI: HI-Res
VIDEO of the measurement with DTI: Lo-Res
Tools used:
- certified (Grade A) Granite Square
- Haimer 3D-Sensor New Generation
added video test with
- Mitutoyo 513-405T Dial Test Indicator (0.002mm Graduation, +/-0.003mm Accuracy)
- Noga NF 1022 Centering attachment