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Hi Fred,

Do you have a post processor that works with Mastercam X8 for the PNC 1100? I have been searching here but no luck and Tormach pointed me here to CNC?
Kind Regards,
John

Hi Lynn,

I use BobCad 25 with Bob Art, if you use the software just make sure you check the G code, it works best going from the larger size End Mills down to the .062 Ball to get the super fine...

This is part that I have been working on, 3D from a photo of the Boston Light for one of our family Businesses. This part is hundreds of lines in the code, one of the reasons I may need to run from a...

Thanks for the info IMT, Can you tell me if you choose a line that a tool change is required do you still need to go through all these steps or can you cycle right from that line with the tool change...

Thank you Jid2,

I would only try once it finished the tool path for the tool and has returned to zero. I am going to give it a shot and to be safe run in the air first. Sounds simple enough and...

Thanks LRF,

I am reading the manual section 5:10 and the screen does have a line start option but still not sure it will work by just typing in the line. I just did what you sugested but it is a...

Hello Men,

So far the PNC 1100 Has been great! I want to wish all of you a blessed holiday season and great Christmas.

Here is my question, I was milling a pretty expensive part and found the...

Hi Guys,

Been trying to survive in our wonderful economy and make ends meet! Anyway I did get the monitor arm completed for about $80.00. Tormach's I think runs over $350.00. I will be making a...

Very cool Mr. T,
Keeping your privacy as much as possible. Are you making parts for the guns or other items? Looks like fun, never played with this stuff, I could shoot the balls off a flea at a...

Hi T,
If it was not for your recommendations I probably would not be so happy, you convinced me this machine was a good investment and your offer to help, just does not get any better, if you are...

Hi T,

I manufacture medical tattoo machines and equipment, I am world renown in my business, and everything I make is designed in house for the industry. Checkout my websites, you can also watch...

Yes sir,
The silvers of steel suck! I have been wearing surgical gloves all week, so far no pricks in the dick! I don't think the wife will appreciate that deal as well! I had a good laugh when I...

I just got up and running, like I said I have had no issues so far thank God! I have milled a ton of steel parts this week, everything from harden steel to 1018-12L14, no problems with tools. I use...

I made a stand for all my quick change tools and accessories from Laminate wood and for the collets a piece of stainless with a 45 on one end with screw holes for the wall and holes for as many as...

Hello Mr. T,

So far it has been a dream, just getting my head wrapped around G code using Master Cam and Bob Cad 25, I am learning and have to say wood saves your butt, just do test cuts and see...

:)I have to say after owning a CNC Masters Baron XL a pure piece of junk and spending my sweet loving time at getting everything setup perfect with the 1100 I am extremely happy I bought this...

Thanks Al,
I am starting to get ahold of this machine, I have used manual mills for years and other simple CNC, once I get ahold of the function of this software I will be golden. Loving this...

Thanks Don,

I will check it out, I am also making a Toe Jack, they are a simple design with a big price tag, but a small one will work great for lifting the machine corners and leveling, I will...

The G28 code helped with getting the tool back to home, Tormach again right on with the technical support. The stone I was asking about can be found at KBC Tools & Machinery, Inc. Machine Knife...

Thanks for the info! Glad I am making my own, it is well made, if you want the info just let me know, I have made it from steel, solid bushings 1/8" tube, 1/4" plate. Only thing I cannot see in...

I am making my monitor and keyboard arm, I will be happy to send you the info almost done and it only cost $70.00 to manufacture with hardware, if you need the plate welded I can send it to you. Look...

I just want to again thank all you guys giving me help; I took my sweet loving time setting up the machine between regular business and manufacturing. I am very happy I took everyone's advice and got...

Great Video Dave,

Looks like I should have no problem cutting my parts after seeing the video. Looks to me that the machine cuts nice!
Thanks for Sharing.
Kind Regards,
John
USMC Retired

Thank you Dave,
I have to tell you this has been great with Tormach so far, it has been great putting the machine together and seeing all the stuff I had to deal with already done! I not pro making...

Hi Gerry,

Thanks for the info, Tormach called me this morning and covered allot with me, they sent me to the link, probably the same they stated Mach 3 software that the post will work with...

I want to thank all you guys for pointing me the right direction, I got the machine and slowly making sure everything is right before throwing the switch. Does anyone has a post for the 1100 for...

Just got the machine in place, this machine is light years ahead of the Junk CNC Masters sold me, fortunately I got all my money back and real excited about this nice machine, going through step by...

I want to thank everyone for all the input, I have talked with Tormach and completed the research and have found nothing but good and reasonable information based on what the machine can do with...

Thanks Barry,
There is always someone unhappy, but the majority is far out weighing the negative, I can handle fixing problems, I just don't want to spend six months fixing continued problems and...

Hi Phil,
When you’re hogging a part from T6 6061 are you cutting .15 with the 1/2' EM at a higher feed rate? The reason I am asking this question is that my part during the first operation taking...