PCNC1100

Basic Information

• The Tormach was donated by Autodesk
• Tormach PCNC 1100 tech specs
• Resolution: 1 tenth / 0.0001" / 2.54 micron / 1.26262e-8 furlongs
• 1.5HP, 100 to 5140 RPM (two speeds, belt adjust)
• Feed Rate: 110 IPM (X,Y) 90 IPM (Z)
• Fixture plate: Grid of M10 threaded holes (Warning! This is not the same size as our mill clamping kit! Do not force those studs into the Tormach plate! The mill kit uses 3/8-16 threads)
  • TODO create 3D model
  • TODO buy holder clamp set

Tool Setter

• https://tormach.com/electronic-tool-setter-31875.html
• TODO

Work Probe

• https://tormach.com/active-probe-kit-31858.html
• TODO

4th Axis The Tormach has an 8" three-jaw chuck, normally mounted as an "A" (along "X") axis. It could also be rotated to be vertical for the "C" axis (along "Z").

• https://tormach.com/8in-super-spacer-motorized-rotary-table-33264.html
• https://tormach.com/adjustable-tailstock-tall-30197.html
• TODO

Preventative Maintenance

• Way oiler - pull out one full stroke before each use, and again every 30 minutes of runtime
• Air oiler - check for oil (behind the machine)

CNC Controller

• Uses PathPilot (based on LinuxCNC)
• TODO

Tool Holder

• TTS - Tormach Tooling System

Material Table / Recommended Speeds and Feeds

Material + Tool	SFM with Lubricant	SFM with Flood Coolant
6061 Aluminum + 1/2" HSS endmill	Cell 2	Cell 3
Row header A	Cell B	Cell C