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    Re: PCNC1100

    PCNC 770 Series 3 Machine for sale

    Are you interested? If so, I can give more information

    email is best.

    John
  2. Re: PCNC 770 Series 3 Problem with X axis motor not running with Computer

    I called Tormach again and we went over everything Drives, wires, etc.

    We figured the X- Stepper Drive isn't working because only the red light, lights up on start up with either cables from x or...
  3. Re: PCNC 770 Series 3 Problem with X axis motor not running with Computer

    Leeway,

    What is the BOB?
  4. Re: PCNC 770 Series 3 Problem with X axis motor not running with Computer

    Thank you Popspipes.

    I'm not irritated with you at all.

    I'm more irritated at this Tormach Machine Controller. I've had this machine for 2 years now and I've been through 3 machine...
  5. Re: PCNC 770 Series 3 Problem with X axis motor not running with Computer

    Sorry about the Yellow Text I hit the wrong color.

    Yes I did the push the e stop and reset. Yes it worked but then after a couple of moves of the x-axis it failed to move anymore.

    I did open...
  6. Re: PCNC 770 Series 3 Problem with X axis motor not running with Computer

    Yes I did the push the e stop and reset. Yes it worked but then after a couple of moves of the x-axis it failed to move anymore.

    I did open the electrical cabinet checked the wiring to the DC Bus...
  7. PCNC 770 Series 3 Problem with X axis motor not running with Computer

    I have a PCNC 770 Series 3 machine.

    The X axis worked at first with all the other motors y and z.

    Then the x-axis wouldn't work.

    I move the pendant and the computer shows it moving but the...
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    Cold Saw Cutting Blade Advise

    I have a cold saw with a refurbished blade. The blade has 109 teeth on it. It work's ok for thin aluminum, but I need to cut 1" Aluminum Round Rod.

    I believe a blade with lots more teeth would cut...
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    Russ, These Tormach Controllers have a video...

    Russ,

    These Tormach Controllers have a video card in them that goes out. My case 2 times now.

    I'm hooking a surge protector next time around when I get my 3rd Tormach Controller. Or I guess I...
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    Just an Update. Tormach will warranty 2nd...

    Just an Update.

    Tormach will warranty 2nd failed Tormach Controller.

    They said it's probably the video card in the Controller.

    FYI.
    The sequence to power up and power down is not clear in...
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    Jabs, The people at Tormach told me this is...

    Jabs,

    The people at Tormach told me this is the Procedure for Boot-Up:

    1. Flip the Computer Switch on
    2. Wait till Mach3 boots.
    3. Press the Green Button to fire up the Mill.

    Now that the...
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    Thanks Russ. I did it exactly this way: 1....

    Thanks Russ.

    I did it exactly this way:

    1. X-out of MACH (Top right X-box in corner)
    2. Yes-leave Mach
    3. Yes-save fixture
    4. Start-Windows-shutdown (Bottom left corner)
    5. Turned off...
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    Tormach Controller (770 Series 3)

    This machine is the 770 Series 3 machine less than a year old.
    My Tormach Controller has gone out. This is the second Tormach Controller I'm on.
    When I had mach3 running then wanted to power down...
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    I have the Tormach 770 series 3 now. That amount...

    I have the Tormach 770 series 3 now. That amount of depth I did attempt on the 770 it did the engraving sign, but my flatness on my set up wasn't correct. I have the engraver tool they sell, but I'm...
  15. I made an offer of $300 on it. They accepted it....

    I made an offer of $300 on it. They accepted it. Is that too high?

    When you say Strip down do you mean completely disassemble the machine?

    Thanks for the input.
  16. Looking at Buying Sampson Cold Saw model SC12

    This cold saw is over 26 years old.

    What are the things I should look out for when going to look at?

    The Electric Motor?

    Then Wiring?

    The coolant lines?
  17. Thanks everyone. I've been looking at cold saws....

    Thanks everyone. I've been looking at cold saws. My size of material varies. I saw this cold saw Sampson Model SC12 Semi-Automatic 12″ Cut-Off Saw.
    Sampson Model SC12 Semi-Automatic 12" Cut-Off...
  18. Which Cutting Saw for Metals (ferrous and non-ferrous) to choice from?

    I'm looking at purchasing a saw to cut metals for example: Al, Steel, SS, Titanium, Platinum, just to name some.
    The cutting saws I've been looking at are the Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw from...
  19. Thanks for everyone's input. After hearing...

    Thanks for everyone's input. After hearing everyone's response and doing a lot of research on my own and talking to Tormach people a few times. I've decided to purchase the used Tormach 1100 series I...
  20. TXFred i'd be saving anywhere from a 3k to 6K in...

    TXFred i'd be saving anywhere from a 3k to 6K in cost. Shipping to me is minimal.

    GLCarlson your right I"m not a newbie to machining, but I will be a newbie to CNC machining. I did get a cost to...
  21. New Tormach 1100 series 3 vs. Old Tormach 1100 series 1 to purchase

    I have been offered a used Tormach PCNC 1100 series 1 machine with the 4th axis, software, computer controller, TTS, machine stand, and a few extra goodies. I priced the upgrade to a Series 3 is in...
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    Everyone thanks for the input. I designed my own...

    Everyone thanks for the input. I designed my own stand based on someone else's completed work. 4x4x0.25 columns with 4x2x0.25 supports around the columns, with 0.25" steel plate at the top and 4...
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    I'm wondering if your going with the Machine...

    I'm wondering if your going with the Machine Stand or are you going to build your own? I'm looking at both ways right now. I realize the PCNC 770 is heavy, but I need to be able to move it around...
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    Thanks for the information JFERA22. Since I...

    Thanks for the information JFERA22. Since I already have XP Windows OS and computer tower with new hard drive, I'll put my own controller together. Tormach's higher end cable/cord isn't something new...
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    PCNC 770 Tormach

    I'm looking for someone or company that's using this machine PCNC 770 machine with Pro/Engineer software? I'm on the fence about buying it. I've never done CAM. If I purchase the CAM package with...
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    Roland MDX-540 Benchtop milling machine

    I'm looking at purchasing one of these machines. This model from Roland is like 5 to 6 yrs in the market now from what Roland told me. I'd like to know if anyone here has worked with one or used one...
  27. How are you doing with your machine MDX-15 CNC?...

    How are you doing with your machine MDX-15 CNC?
    I'm also thinking about owning Roland, but I was looking at the MDX-540.
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