Milling machine, CNC (Tormach PCNC 1100) ID:49 - Revision history

Michael.fiss: /* Specifications */ updated RPM based on current curriculum (2025-Jan-19 training by David)

2025-01-19T18:37:23Z

Specifications: updated RPM based on current curriculum (2025-Jan-19 training by David)

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	*'''Spindle Nose Diameter:''' 3 3/8"		*'''Spindle Nose Diameter:''' 3 3/8"
	*'''Spindle Taper:''' BT30 with spindle lock for easy single hand drawbar operation		*'''Spindle Taper:''' BT30 with spindle lock for easy single hand drawbar operation
	*'''Spindle Speed Range:''' 100 to 5140 RPM		*'''Spindle Speed Range:''' 100 to 5140 RPM ('''4400''' RPM recommended as upper limit)
	*'''Spindle Motor:''' 1.5hp (2hp peak) induction motor		*'''Spindle Motor:''' 1.5hp (2hp peak) induction motor
	*'''Spindle Center to Column Face:''' 11"		*'''Spindle Center to Column Face:''' 11"

Gregm: /* Documentation */ removed USB glitch warning, as per SME that was a Mach3 quirk and no longer applicable to our PathPilot setup

2022-10-17T17:09:49Z

Documentation: removed USB glitch warning, as per SME that was a Mach3 quirk and no longer applicable to our PathPilot setup

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	[https://tormach.com/support/mill/pcnc-1100-legacy-documents Tormach website]		[https://tormach.com/support/mill/pcnc-1100-legacy-documents Tormach website]

	[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]		[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]

	~~[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/184 USB related motion failures, usage note READ THIS BEFORE USING~~]

	[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]		[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]

Gregm: /* Simulator */ links need to link

2022-10-17T07:56:54Z

Simulator: links need to link

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	==Specifications==		==Specifications==

	* '''Table Size:''' 34" x 9.5"		*'''Table Size:''' 34" x 9.5"

	* '''Table Slots:'''		*'''Table Slots:'''
	** two drainage/alignment slots		**two drainage/alignment slots
	** three T-Slots 0.625" (5/8")		**three T-Slots 0.625" (5/8")
	** center slot -0.00 + 0.004"		**center slot -0.00 + 0.004"
	** outer slots 0.000 + 0.008"		**outer slots 0.000 + 0.008"

	* '''Travel / Work Envelope (X/Y/Z):''' 18" x 9.5" x 16.5"		*'''Travel / Work Envelope (X/Y/Z):''' 18" x 9.5" x 16.5"
	* '''Rapid traverse:''' X/Y at 90 IPM, Z at 65 IPM		*'''Rapid traverse:''' X/Y at 90 IPM, Z at 65 IPM
	* '''Maximum Workpiece Weight:''' 500 lbs.		*'''Maximum Workpiece Weight:''' 500 lbs.
	* '''Spindle Nose Diameter:''' 3 3/8"		*'''Spindle Nose Diameter:''' 3 3/8"
	* '''Spindle Taper:''' BT30 with spindle lock for easy single hand drawbar operation		*'''Spindle Taper:''' BT30 with spindle lock for easy single hand drawbar operation
	* '''Spindle Speed Range:''' 100 to 5140 RPM		*'''Spindle Speed Range:''' 100 to 5140 RPM
	* '''Spindle Motor:''' 1.5hp (2hp peak) induction motor		*'''Spindle Motor:''' 1.5hp (2hp peak) induction motor
	* '''Spindle Center to Column Face:''' 11"		*'''Spindle Center to Column Face:''' 11"
	* '''Maximum Spindle Nose to Table:''' 17"		*'''Maximum Spindle Nose to Table:''' 17"
	* '''Weight net / shipping:''' 1130 / 1325 lbs		*'''Weight net / shipping:''' 1130 / 1325 lbs
	* '''Operating temperature range:''' 7 to 38 '''°'''C		*'''Operating temperature range:''' 7 to 38 '''°'''C

	== Features ==		==Features==

	* NEMA 34 stepper motors on X, Y and Z		*NEMA 34 stepper motors on X, Y and Z
	* Single Shot Lube Pump		*Single Shot Lube Pump
	* 15 point lubrication. Each axis has an oil distribution channel milled full length on left and right vertical and horizontal surfaces (all 4 sliding surfaces) plus an oil line plumbed directly to the ball nut assembly		*15 point lubrication. Each axis has an oil distribution channel milled full length on left and right vertical and horizontal surfaces (all 4 sliding surfaces) plus an oil line plumbed directly to the ball nut assembly
	* Precision ground ball screws in the X, Y and Z motion. ISO/DIN P4 grade.		*Precision ground ball screws in the X, Y and Z motion. ISO/DIN P4 grade.
	* Complete way covers		*Complete way covers
	* Slide ways are a bonded low friction surface (PTFE filled acetyl), hand scraped slide ways with milled oil distribution slots.		*Slide ways are a bonded low friction surface (PTFE filled acetyl), hand scraped slide ways with milled oil distribution slots.
	* Forward opening electrical cabinet. This unique design allows service even when the machine is placed near to a wall.		*Forward opening electrical cabinet. This unique design allows service even when the machine is placed near to a wall.
	* Computer controlled spindle speed and direction with regenerative braking from 1.5 hp induction motor (2 hp peak)		*Computer controlled spindle speed and direction with regenerative braking from 1.5 hp induction motor (2 hp peak)
	* Cartridge style spindle with V-belt transmission. There are two overlapping speed ranges. Low belt speed is 100 – 2000 RPM, high belt is 250 – 5140 RPM		*Cartridge style spindle with V-belt transmission. There are two overlapping speed ranges. Low belt speed is 100 – 2000 RPM, high belt is 250 – 5140 RPM
	* Spindle safety is enhanced with a tool change safety interlock and key switch lockout. Main spindle contactor (VFD power) is automatically disengaged when operator is changing a tool. Spindle M-codes or manual spindle start will reengage VFD power automatically after tool change is completed.		*Spindle safety is enhanced with a tool change safety interlock and key switch lockout. Main spindle contactor (VFD power) is automatically disengaged when operator is changing a tool. Spindle M-codes or manual spindle start will reengage VFD power automatically after tool change is completed.
	* Operator console has manual override for all spindle controls.		*Operator console has manual override for all spindle controls.

	==Documentation==		==Documentation==
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	==Simulator==		==Simulator==

	*Create an account at ~~<nowiki>~~https://www.tormach.com/pathpilot~~</nowiki>~~		*Create an account at https://www.tormach.com/pathpilot
	*Login to ~~<nowiki>~~https://hub.pathpilot.com/~~</nowiki>~~		*Login to https://hub.pathpilot.com/
	*Choose our machine from older models at the bottom:		*Choose our machine from older models at the bottom:
	**Tormach PCNC 1100		**Tormach PCNC 1100

Gregm: /* Specifications */ clean up

2022-10-17T07:55:59Z

Specifications: clean up

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 [[Category:Metalworking tools]]
 [[Category:Computer-controlled tools]]
 ==Specifications==
-•Table Size – 34" x 9.5"
+* '''Table Size:''' 34" x 9.5"
-•Table Slots – 2 drainage/alignment slots, 3 T-Slots 0.625" (5/8") – center slot -0.00 + 0.004" – outer slots – 0.000 + 0.008"
+* '''Table Slots:'''
-•Work envelope (X-, Y-, Z-axis) – 18" x 9.5" x 16.5"
+* '''Travel / Work Envelope (X/Y/Z):''' 18" x 9.5" x 16.5"
-•Spindle Nose Diameter – 3 3/8"
+== Features ==
-•Spindle Taper – BT30 with spindle lock for easy single hand drawbar operation.
+* NEMA 34 stepper motors on X, Y and Z
-•Spindle Speed Range RPM – 100 to 5140. Computer controlled spindle speed and direction with regenerative braking from a 1.5 hp induction motor (2 hp peak).
+==Documentation==
+[https://tormach.com/support/mill/pcnc-1100-legacy-documents Tormach website]
 [https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]
-[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/184 Usb related motion failures, usage note READ THIS BEFORE USING]
+[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/184 USB related motion failures, usage note READ THIS BEFORE USING]
 [https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]
 ==Simulator==

Gregm at 07:42, 17 October 2022

2022-10-17T07:42:56Z

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	•Complete way covers.		•Complete way covers.

	See [https://tormach.com/support/mill/pcnc-1100-legacy-documents Tormach's website] for more info. ~~{{#evt:~~		See [https://tormach.com/support/mill/pcnc-1100-legacy-documents Tormach's website] for more info.
	~~service=youtube~~
	~~\|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N_zx9jiR1g~~
	~~\|alignment=right~~
	}}

	==Documentation==		==Documentation==
	[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]		[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]
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	[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]		[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]

	[https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ Pathpilot simulator] follow instructions on the list.~~{{#ev:youtube\|PlI6jyV6Vz8}}~~		[https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ Pathpilot simulator] follow instructions on the list.
	==Simulator==		==Simulator==

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	==Videos==		==Videos==
	<br />		<br />{{#evt:
			service=youtube
			\|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N_zx9jiR1g
			}}<br />{{#ev:youtube\|PlI6jyV6Vz8}}

Gregm: /* Documentation */

2022-10-17T07:42:04Z

Documentation

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	[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]		[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]

	[https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ Pathpilot simulator] follow instructions on the list.		[https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ Pathpilot simulator] follow instructions on the list.{{#ev:youtube\|PlI6jyV6Vz8}}

	~~<iframe src='//www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlI6jyV6Vz8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'></iframe>~~

	~~<nowiki>~~{{#ev:youtube\|PlI6jyV6Vz8}}~~</nowiki>~~

	==Simulator==		==Simulator==

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	References: [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/tormach-training-follow-on-simulation-practice/2770 forum] and [https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ mailing list]		References: [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/tormach-training-follow-on-simulation-practice/2770 forum] and [https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ mailing list]

	== Videos ==		==Videos==
	<br />		<br />

Gregm: videos how do they work

2022-10-17T07:41:35Z

videos how do they work

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	==~~Specs~~==		==Specifications==
	This is a PCNC 1100 series 2.		This is a PCNC 1100 series 2.

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	}}		}}

	==~~Useful docs~~==		==Documentation==
	[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]		[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]

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	<iframe src='//www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlI6jyV6Vz8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'></iframe>		<iframe src='//www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlI6jyV6Vz8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'></iframe>

	~~== Simulator ==~~		<nowiki>{{#ev:youtube\|PlI6jyV6Vz8}}</nowiki>

	* Create an account at <nowiki>https://www.tormach.com/pathpilot</nowiki>		==Simulator==
	* Login to <nowiki>https://hub.pathpilot.com/</nowiki>
	* Choose our machine from older models at the bottom:		*Create an account at <nowiki>https://www.tormach.com/pathpilot</nowiki>
	** Tormach PCNC 1100		*Login to <nowiki>https://hub.pathpilot.com/</nowiki>
	** Serial Number 231		*Choose our machine from older models at the bottom:
	** Built in 11-2006		**Tormach PCNC 1100
	** Base model, no upgrades		**Serial Number 231
	* PathPilot CNC 2		**Built in 11-2006
			**Base model, no upgrades
			*PathPilot CNC 2

	References: [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/tormach-training-follow-on-simulation-practice/2770 forum] and [https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ mailing list]		References: [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/tormach-training-follow-on-simulation-practice/2770 forum] and [https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ mailing list]

			== Videos ==
			<br />

Gregm at 07:38, 17 October 2022

2022-10-17T07:38:49Z

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 •Complete way covers.
-See [https://tormach.com/support/mill/pcnc-1100-legacy-documents Tormach's website] for more info.
+See [https://tormach.com/support/mill/pcnc-1100-legacy-documents Tormach's website] for more info. {{#evt:
 service=youtube
 |id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N_zx9jiR1g
 |alignment=right
 }}
 ==Useful docs==
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 [https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ Pathpilot simulator] follow instructions on the list.

Gregm: testing headings/video/TOC arrangement

2022-10-17T07:31:33Z

testing headings/video/TOC arrangement

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 {{Equipment page
 | toolname = CNC Mill (Tormach)
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 [[Category:Metalworking tools]]
 [[Category:Computer-controlled tools]]
 ==Specs==
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 <br />
-== Useful docs ==
+== Intro Video ==
 [https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]

Zachary.jeffrey: updated with specs, removed old links, added more useful stuff

2021-06-27T16:40:57Z

updated with specs, removed old links, added more useful stuff

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 {{Equipment page
 | toolname = CNC Mill (Tormach)
-| model = [http://www.tormach.com/product_pcnc_main.html PCNC 1100 Personal CNC Mill Series I]
+| model = PCNC 1100 Personal CNC Mill Series 2
 | serial = 231  11-2006
 | owner = Protospace
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 ==Specs==
-See [http://www.tormach.com/product_pcnc_main.html#techspecs Tormach's website].
+This is a PCNC 1100 series 2.