Bought it April, just got it assembled. I say it's perfect for the home hobby guy that want to cut small stuff. I have a TD Cutmaster 42 connected to mine. First cut looks pretty good, 1/4 steel....
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Bought it April, just got it assembled. I say it's perfect for the home hobby guy that want to cut small stuff. I have a TD Cutmaster 42 connected to mine. First cut looks pretty good, 1/4 steel....
I run a Windows 10 laptop and Mach 3 to control my plasma table via a USB connection.
Looks like a great deal, don't forget the spindle door latch upgrade.
I think the minor things I did or commented on are on the production saw. I hope this is why I get chosen for the Beta programs because I comment, promote and bring attention to their products. I...
Yes I still have it, I still like it, I use it almost every day, I would buy one if I didn't have one. It still works as good as it did a year ago.
Sprut 8 may have a leaning curve but once you get it you'll be set. I have been using Sprut since 2008 and all of the revisions up to now. A new CAD would be the inexpensive version of Alibre.
Yes, I find there is minimal difference in SprutCAM times and actual times even when running multiple tools with a 30min run time using ATCs. I think the biggest time savings will be tool change time.
I've done it but it has bee a while. I can go back and look to see if I can dig it up and see what I did.
I bet one could find out the rpm rating pretty easily. I bet preload has a lot to do with heat generation. I have two 10yr old 1100's that have never had the spindle bearings replaced. Correct...
I was under the impression is was a new 2hp motor also, not rated to 2hp. I hope Tormach clarifies this. So if it is the same motor it's just a pulley change to get the 7500rpm??? So I could get the...
This is interesting.
Ok, I have a Beta tool changer that has worked flawlessly for many years, my machines were made in 2008 and 2009. In fact I just bought a second ATC for my 2009 1100 that I have had only a few years,...
So do you think any other manufacturers have 100% customer satisfaction?? No Way.
I know that people with no experience in CAD/CAM or machining commit to produce a product, buy a Tormach, and...
I created a PayPal business account, use GoDaddy to build my website and all payments go through PayPal. It's simple but works.
But how much did it cost to go fast?
You never have enough travel. Today I needed X of 19.5", just can't do it on my machine, believe me I have tried. Also remember the distance the head/spindle centerline is from the rear column is a...
Speeds and feeds and cutter, that is just the Tormach harmonic death squeal. Looks like you are cutting a radius at each end, more cutter engagement which can cause the vibration howl. Lots of ways...
Yep, I have files I coded years ago running Mach3 they work fine with PP when I use them now.
Not sure how you can compare them. The price is no where close, we had a quote last year for a Minimill and TM1, both were over 40,000 without a bunch of add-ons just ready to machine. Saying that...
I did that years ago, rubber flap to reduce coolant spray on the tools. Great add-on.
It's programmed. And of course yours is better............:rolleyes:.
I tap at 750rpm typically, 1 sec dwell at the bottom, up/retract feed at 10% slower than down, feeding to clear the part by .200" to be sure I don't pull the last couple threads when rapiding to Z...
Automation Direct sells a 100mm x 15mm single for $119. Not sure with shipping and the new tariffs that it might be cheaper to get a set from them. Link:"Automation Direct"
I set dwell at 1.0 sec at the bottom and up feed 10% slower when reversing back up. Both my 1100's work with this. Also make sure you are feeding to clear the part up far enough that the tap has...
Motor swap, New VFD to match, it's been described on here by someone else. Found a longer ball screw nut unit, I had 10"+ before the swap, just moved the stop to get all the available travel. This...
Has any heard about an upgrade kit for a S3 to M status? Or at least the spindle pulleys to get more rpm from my 1100. I already have 2hp and 11" of Y.
1/2" end mills are the devil. I run YG1 3 flute 3/8" roughers when I need to hog shapes or pockets, or the Tormach 17mm insert cutter for just get material gone on larger parts.
I have custom made 15 gallon tanks on both machines, they are shorter so the pump can use more of the volume, and are L shaped and yes I had to take off the coolant door. I've posted pics of them on...
Ha, not butt hurt at all. Lol. Just trying to keep the thread on topic. Too often rabbit holes topics take over on here. It was my own created problem, has nothing to do with Tormach maintenance.
Nothing to do with the reliability or accuracy of the PCNC1100. Let's just let it go please and thank you.