[RussMachine]

I went up to Z-bot in Austin today to check out the 15L lathe.
And I liked what I saw.
Their lathe has the full enclosure (prototype), and the 8 station turret setup.
Very nice.
I wanted to check it out in person, as I was concerned about the swing, and tool travel in X.
So I chucked up a 7.5 diameter ring, and yes, there was enough travel in X to turn the OD. (With the turret)
The swing was just over 15".
I also measured the footprint.
It measured 41" X 76".
Here's a pic of the full enclosure.
Remember, the full enclosure is still in the works, so I don't think it's ready for purchase yet. Be patient.
Thanks Bob for the demo.
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[menzzer37]

Very nice! I'd love to get my hands on that. Makes it look like a GT27 or other production style lathe.

[MichaelHenry]

That looks just like the one I saw in WI during my demo a few weeks ago. I sure do wish they would hurry up with the full enclosure. I think that the turrets are ready to go.

Maybe now that the PCNC 1100 enclosures are available, they will make faster progress on the lathe enclosures.

Mike

[tmarks11]

I think that the turrets are ready to go.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that Tormach was sourcing them from a industrial supplier who makes turrets for other manufacturers, so I would think they would be ready to go as almost an off-the-shelf part.

Anyone else remember anything about that?

[menzzer37]

Yep, in all my conversations with them, the turrets are all set to ship and they even have inventory. They are just waiting on the enclosures to sell them.

[RussMachine]

now that the PCNC 1100 enclosures are available

Hmmmmmm. There was a 1100 at Z-bot with a full enclosure as well.
I wonder if it was the same one TORMACH is offering?