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So... it appears the problem is resolved but I don't know why or how.

With the controller and the pcnc disconnected the Accessory input indicator light was on but the Accessory Input light was...

I played with that setting. Even with mill disconnected from the controller the light stays on. Probe has been working fine for years. Why things suddenly changed I don't know.

I reported this issue as a path pilot problem to Tormach but it may be another issue.

Using the largest path pilot now. In the pp probe screen the probe trigger light is always on, disconnecting...

Thanks guys!

What about the machine definition? Any tormach specific setup items?

Hopefully will get to the shop today to try these out. If it matters I am running Path Pilot now. PP seemed to...

I have a new installation of Solidworks 2016 and have discovered HSM Express 2016. This combo looks like an ideal combination. I'm close but not there yet as I am having trouble locating a machine...

Same here. Upgraded yesterday. Not having the ETS working is a pain. Looking forward to hearing what the solution is.

Mark

I received my DVD and upgrade card today. I have an older PC with the PCI slot purchased around 2010. I could not boot off the supplied DVD, Some others have mentioned this problem as well. On a whim...

Rather than deal with wireless why not just use ethernet over power adapters like the ones from Netgear:

Network Powerline Products from NETGEAR®

No changes to the machine controller necessary...

I finally bit the bullet and attended the Tormach Sprutcam and CNC workshop. 4 days. It was money and time well spent for me. I am a novice machinist and have had my PCNC 1100 for a little over a...

Has anyone tried the Tormach Passive probe yet? Tormach mentions it is for casual/hobby use. Why is that ? I have a Wildhorse unit and really struggled with the calibration. I ended up using it as a...

Looks like MachStdMill requires Mach 3.43.22 or later. The latest Tormach Mach version is 3.12b? Did you upgrade the Tormach supplied Mach or just run MachStdMill on 3.12b? Upgrading Mach scares the...

I installed my Christmas present, the power draw bar, back in Dec but due to other priorities haven't really had a chance to use it until now. I have some parts that require 4-5 tool changes to...

If you use Sprutcam Tormach has a postprocessor that supports the T/C heads. You can get more info and the post here:

http://www.tormach.com/blog/?p=963

As I use SC this was a great addition...

Write up here:

http://www.tormach.com/blog/?p=1211

Flip up switch cover for the Computer on/off switch
Remote coolant on/off switch

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I cannot speak for Tormach but I doubt there was ever an issue with using a 3rd party probe. The issue was in giving the user access to low level Mach settings in order to modify the Tormach...

Doh! A week after I sign the waiver Tormach posts the pcnc770 config program that allows changing the probe sense w/o signing your life away. Too late for me but kudo's to Tormach for opening this...

I need qty 100 of these items. I would like quotes to offer material options of mild steel and 7075 Aluminum. Based on pricing, I will select one of the following two designs and material. The job is...

Multi-head coolant nozzles
level indicator for coolant
rigid tapping (not really an upgrade?)
slide out drawer for the coolant tank
electrically driven power draw bar

Mark

Looks like the PCNCConfig program is a little different on the 770 vs the 1100. Maybe the next software release for the PCNC 1100 will have the same probe logic selection option like the 770. After...

Any comments regarding functionality and ease of use of the Wildhorse unit vs the Tormach probe and tool setter would be appreciated. The Wildhorse probe also functions as a tool setter which is nice...

I had a similar problem with my Tormach that was delivered in November. Everything worked fine but the manual spindle control. I contacted Tormach and they had me go through and tighten all the wire...

Excellent idea Randy. Thank you. I'll give that a shot.

Mark

Hi all. I've a question regarding electronic edge finders. Do you use them with the spindle running or spindle off? The Tormach video on edge finders shows the electronic edge finder being used with...

John,

Thank you for the thoughtful reply. My hope now, providing the budget works out, is to purchase a machine soon and with the help of an acquaintance who is a CNC machinist get the machine up...

John,

Thanks for the detailed reply. I had almost written off doing the class but your input has caused me to reconsider. The workshop sounds like money well spent, especially when you consider...

I'm considering purchasing a PCNC for small job shop use. I'm new to the CNC world and am considering attending the Tormach PCNC workshops as a way to bootstrap my knowledge of both CNC technology...