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It does seem that the more computer savy a person is the more computer related problems they have. I wonder why that is?

Phil:)

In the early years of the PCNC1100 there was no such thing as a dedicated, purpose built control computer. I used a run of the mill PC dating from 2004 running XP with a clock speed 20% less than the...

I have the Tormach Shuttle Jog Controller, a Vistacnc P3A pendant and the ShuttleRU - STM32. Ultimately the key issue is the functionality and flexibility of the jogging function, everything else is...

A couple of years ago I had a broken x-axis limit switch that produced some strange table behaviour.

Phil:)

PS; I think broken switches are not uncommon. When I replaced mine it was clear that...

So how many thousands of $s would you pay for a broken stud removal tool, and how many others would follow. You are of course free to do you own development, manufacturing and marketing. After all...

Hi Michael

I've just seen your way cover solution and am very impressed. I have a Tormach PCNC1100 on which the way covers are a bit iffy to say the least, so I am looking to make an improvement....

Sounds like an easily identifiable problem for those in the know. Unfortunately that's not me, but it's probably dog meat for the Mach and/or Gecko user groups.

Don't even consider the quill as...

You have been busy. I'm impressed. I still some reservations about some aspects of the design. But then again that's what they said to the Wright brothers. So just go for it.

Regards
Phil

You are right Andy but then again with the gib you are not trying to achieve a measured alignment with anything, just a feel. Just keep lots of compression on both screws at all times as you make the...

For anybody that is interested and didn't know

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tormach1100/

Regards
Phil

The technique (or at least mine) for making the final adjustments of a gib that has two opposing screws is the same as the final adjustments when centring with an independent four jaw chuck on a...

Exactly Ken,

And of course this is only what the cutter is good for (ballpark). What the machine can handle and still produce a good finish is another matter. MHB is about commercial operations...

Another 2 cents worth:

Your feed rates of 300 to 400 mm is way to high. With 3000 rpm and a 2 flute carbide end mill a VMC feed rate would only be 100 mm/min.With a hobby machine you should...

Hi Andy,

I don't have a Taig but I have recently setup and used a rotary table for engraving on the circumference of a 3" steel disc using Mach 2 so maybe I can help.

Firstly if you are trying...

I'm no expert but here's my 2 cents worth:

I'm not sure a 2 fluted slot mill is the best for this aplication, also you don't say anything about spindle rpm or feed rate. A photo of the offending...

List Price $899.00 Your Price $1,048.00. Do I misunderstand something here!!!

Phil

I think 16 to 20 might be a closer number per container.

Regards
Phil

[QUOTE=WarHammer]I read in a post somewhere that there are up to 100 Tormach mills per container load. QUOTE]

Not enough Bling. Do the feeler gauges come with a digital read out.

Phil :rolleyes:

Sorry split63 but I think you would have to be crazy to buy one of these. How many mills do you have how often do you tram them and what does USD 140 (on sale) mean to you.

As somebody else...

Hi Steve, have you, or anybody else for that matter, ever considered using a CNC milling machine for grinding cranks and cams etc. This occured to me recently when I saw a video of a hobby type CNC...

Hi Balsaman,

I just took a look at your engine design using edrawings. Thanks for that. It looks like a nice start.

I would like to offer some advice in your endeavour.

1) The hole for the...

Just my thoughts:

If it was previously running OK then one of three things must be wrong.

1) The leadscrew has picked-up some material or it is gauled (spelling?). Carefully examine the...

How many items do you need to make with each die.

0.015" tinplate is pretty easy to cut. What shape do the dies need to be.

Regards
Phil

I have serial number 37. Shipped in Mid March this year. I have also just received a notice from the UPS that something is in the post from Tormach. I quess its a heatsink for the VFD.

Regards...

What is the product material. How many items do you need to produce. Do the dies need to be hardened/temper steel. A light weight machine may not be able to machine the die/punch material.

You...

Are you crazy? (chair) I don’t deny I am a Tormach fan, so I'm biased, but this thing is yesterday man. You've not been paying attention. Buying such a machine at that price is a hangable offence....

New, off the shelf, ready to run. Don't think there are many if any out there. If you must get started maybe second-hand is the only option

Phil

Hi Cruiser,

Looks like its coming along just fine.

Having just mounted a Tormach PCNC1100 on a more compact, stiffer (looking at least) subframe I would recommend you do a trial run with the...

Of course with the drawbar in the mill spindle it will not be possible to have a long length of 1" + bar-stock in the chuck. Probably have to do the bushings in pairs, end on end and that's even...

I suspect you did not see the video. The work piece is rotated in the spindle and the single lip cutting tools are fixed to the table. How is this different from a lathe. Where does tool radius come...