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I will be happy to quote this parts for you. Please send drawing to: [email protected]

Thanks!

I have done a lot of small holes with the Tormach in aluminum with great results:

Diameter: 1/16"
RPM / Feed: 5100 / 8.3 ipm
Drill Peck: 1/3 of diameter
Tool: Low Helix Carbide
Depth: Up to 1"...

I was a Tormach Owner and I currently have a Haas MiniMill. My first impressions:


- Productivity: I am still learning the controller, but with the Mini I am making the same part in half (or...

I have my Mini since 1 month ago and the tool setter is in the right side of the table (from the factory). It looks to be more protected from coolant and chips, specially if you have the high flow...

I am running a Mini in 208V single phase. So far, no problems. It depends how much services (amps) you have and how will fluctuate it. Check your DC Bus voltage.

Tormach offers ground shipping at no extra cost under the warranty, but that doesn't mean you can pay the difference and use an overnight shipping. I don't think is a big deal...

Using the Tormach...

Congratulations and good luck! It took me one day and a half to put all the machine together!

Be prepared with some wood bricks to elevate the stand, so you can have clearance to move the engine...

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I am using iMachining also and I never had any finish issue before... You can see the tool-path in the floor, but the finish is good. I don't use the floor finish pass.

Be sure you selected the...

Thanks for your comments.

I am doing my homework looking what kind of tool holder will fit better for my application, but I probably will go with Techniks and MariTool.

I checked your vise and...

I am manufacturing industrial connectors for the electrical field. Basically small parts in thermoplastic and ALU.

Gary,

The machine will be working in 208 single phase.

I will note the water separator. I was planning to install only the air dryer.

Ricardo

Hello John,

Thanks for the doc. Very interesting.

I watched a couple of videos about the Haas control and looks very clean. The dealer will provide me training for the control and the probe...

Hello John,

It has sense. The saving is based in the discount the dealer is giving you and the additional labor you would have to pay if you order this option later (around 4 hours)...
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I saw your videos. Very interesting. I ordered with the machine this option. A little comment: with my numbers, you are saving around 1K if the probe is coming installed from the factory.

How do...

I am making my own parts and I have a very small business. I do not think this time I can justify this option... I prefer to buy more toolholders!

I will be cutting plastic almost all the time. In worst scenario, I don't think a small chunk of plastic is going to hurt anything...
Thx.

Well, I have had a demo with the probe system today and I am really impressed. I doing a lot of tool changes and set-ups and this thing will save a LOT of time, and of course, a safer method to...

txcncman, Machineit,


Thanks for your comments.

I tried in the past the touch height gage, the 'paper' method, edge finders, etc... and the Haimer is the method better worked for me. I have...

Hello to everybody,


I just ordered a humble MiniMill with very basic options:

- High flow coolant pump
- Programmable Coolant Nozzle

It's the first time I am going to work with a 'real'...

The great state of Texas.:D
Houston area

Hello to everybody,

After all this time, I decided to put again my machine for sale. Reduced price with a ton of tooling, gages, etc... If somebody is interested in please send me a PM.

Ricardo

Several months ago I had a similar problem. The spindle could not reach rpm or the rpm were falling down suddenly. I had a loose wire in the motor relay. The wire terminal and the relay contacts were...

Thanks Phil. I will keep this in mind.

Step,

I followed the lost of motion method recommended in the new Manual. I even made a chart for both axis (X/Y) to determine what is the best gib adjustment point. With only 1/2 turn more, the...

dbrija,

I measured the backlash in 2 mm using steps of 0.2 mm. Following the manual I understand the backlash for X and Y should to be something between 0.0004" and 0.001". I don't think I am...

Hello to all,

For a while ago i noticed a accuracy lost in my machine. Recently I began to work with a new CAM and I am not sure is for the machining strategy, but this issue is more noticeable.
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Congrats!

What you will use, conversational or G-Code?

Please post comments and more pictures if you can!

Thx.

Welcome! Very cool website and very interesting job!

You won't regret with the Tormach. I am manufacturing also my own parts with a 1100 also. Plastic and aluminum. I do not know how the 1100...

I never leave the collet empty. I am using an empty end mill holder every time I am not using the machine.

I don't remember to have issues with holders pulling out. I guess another factor is how...