Hi Guys
Before I get started let me just say that I think the Tormach Tool System is one of the neatest I have seen for use with an R8 Spindle. I hear some people complaining that it is on the light side because it uses the R8 Spindle. I don't understand the reasoning behind this misconception? Most of the Hobby CNC Milling Machines or converted Manual Mills, use the R8 Spindle with a Horse Power Rating of 2 or less. If you look at the average Knee Mill, 3HP and lower, the R8 Spindle is standard equipment. I for one cannot see any problems with using this Tooling System on a CNC Mill in this same Horse Power range. On to my Question.
My question is in regards to the minimum Z Axis Travel with the Tormach Tooling System. I understand that this depends allot on what type of tool you have installed in the Tool Holder and also what the size of the part is on your Table but on average, what would you say would be the minimum Z Axis travel? 8", 10", 12", 15" ? For all I know, maybe the 16.250 of the Tormach is not enough? Please understand that I am a beginner CNC Machinist. Thanks for your thoughts.
Regards
Willy