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  1. Re: Tormach PNC1100 Series 3 for sale (like new, very little time + tons of extras

    Where is the mill located for "local pickup"?
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    Re: How to do Z Axis compensation

    In fusion 360 you could always adjust your "Stock to Leave". In your case make axial stock to leave -.0003 which should take an additional .0003 off assuming you have that much control..
  3. Re: Path Pilot v2.0 Network (Samba) Share Not Accessible

    Glad it worked. I just setup a new internet service and it asked me and luckily I had it in my notes from the first time...
  4. Re: Path Pilot v2.0 Network (Samba) Share Not Accessible

    If it asks for username and PW try guest and guest
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    Re: Hallmark impact-tolerant probe

    I have had mine for about 4 months and I can't imagine how I existed without it. I was good with the Haimer but this makes the Haimer seem like 18th century... Mine was about $700 delivered to the...
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    Re: Tormach pcnc1100 new user need help

    The 3.5 day Tormach Class is excellent. You should really consider it.
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    Path Pilot Go to Tray Load Position?

    Other than G30, is there a Gcode that you can program in Path Pilot to bring the table to a Tray Load Position after a program is run?
  8. Re: NEW DESIGN CRASH RESISTANT LOW COST TOUCH PROBE

    I received my Hallmark ITTP earlier this week and thought I would share my preliminary results. I am using it on a Tormach 440 and it will be replacing my Haimer. The setup was easier than I...
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    Re: Tormach SmartCool

    Thanks for the tip.. That seems to work better doing it for each program...
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    Re: Tormach SmartCool

    I have need struggling to get my smart cool with multicool to position correctly. I have the ATC and run some parts that take 40 minutes on an op with multiple tools, but for the life of me I can...
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    Re: ATC not working...........

    not sure which machine you are on but can you turn the small screw of the valve body to see if that will send and lock it in Tray Load position?
  12. Re: Path Pilot v2.0 Network (Samba) Share Not Accessible

    Worked perfect for me also... Thanks so much for sharing.
  13. Re: Added Some Light to the PCNC1100 Enclosure

    Very Nice..
  14. Re: NEW DESIGN CRASH RESISTANT LOW COST TOUCH PROBE

    Happy Holidays Cliff and Friends,

    Just inquiring how it looks for the next round of production on the ITTP?

    Thanks
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    Re: PCNC 440 vs 770 vs ??? for newbie

    I bought a 440 a few months back. I considered the 770 and thought I could save a few thou going with the 440. After a failed VFD, a few issues with the ATC, running out of work area for a part or...
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    Re: PCNC 440 Failure

    Install on the new VFD was simple. Everything works fine. Only quirk is that the VFD light on the status page does not illuminate at Spindle speeds less than 1250 rpm. Anyone else see this??
  17. Thread: VFD failure

    by Doug Darby
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    Re: VFD failure

    Mine failed December 8th. Less than 4 months old. Heard of one other besides yours.
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    PCNC 440 Failure

    The VFD went out of my 3 month old 440..
    Just added a tool to the ATC and when it loaded and started the op the Spindle didn’t start. After troubleshooting found an error code on the VFD. TORMACH...
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    Re: 440 Will not Reference

    Went through numerous reboots. Disabled and Enabled limit switches and about the umpteenth reboot it worked. I did so many things I’m not sure what the main issue was.
    But I’m happy... I got to...
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    Re: Hold me, I screwed up.

    NYCNC.com
    John Saunders.
  21. Re: 440 x-axis continues to jog, won't reference

    When you trip the switch manually did the light on the status page illuminate?
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    Re: Hold me, I screwed up.

    My Alum plate was only $340.. Black Friday weekend sale even cheaper.. But I understand..
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    440 Will not Reference

    Strange behavior started between Ops when I tried to move Z manually and I got an error message that the machine was in EStop when it physically was not. I powered the controller off and on and...
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    Re: Hold me, I screwed up.

    This issue is exactly why I installed one of SMW fixture plates on my bed. works great but also is a last resort to keep from milling into the table. Simple to replace if you do.
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    Re: Spring Loaded Engraving Tool

    One trick I learned from John Saunders that is turning out spectacular results is to use a fly cutter (on flat surfaces only) and skim over the engraved surface after you engrave it. The results are...
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    Re: New 770 owner

    I just set my Tormach 440 up a month ago and I bought the flood coolant kit but I ended up installing the Fog Buster in the M7 position on the Smart Cool and I love it. If I want just air,I simply...
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