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         Current Product Documents

• PCNC 1100 Mill
  • 9/23/09 - 31095_PCNC1100_Manual.pdf
    Manual for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 9/23/09 - 31095_TroubleshootingGuide.pdf
    Sub-section of the Operator's Manual for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 9/23/09 - 31095_Exploded_View_Parts.pdf
    Exploded view and parts list for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 11/11/08 - TD31095_CertInspect.pdf
    Certificate of Inspection used for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 9/17/08 - DS31093_PCNC1100sII.pdf
    Datasheet for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 2/4/08 - DS30490_MachinePackage.pdf
    Datasheet on what materials are included with the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 10/31/07 - D40148_MachineSize.pdf
    Document showing the PCNC 1100 series II mill height and width for space planning.
    
    
  • 9/21/07 - DS30542_PCNCExtendedWarranty.pdf
    Extended Warranty Datasheet for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 9/21/07 - GP_PCNC1100_Warranty.pdf
    Regular Warranty Policy for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 2/6/07 - TD30204_PrinterCableIO.pdf
    Detailed list of input and output pins on the printer port on the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 12/11/06 - D40147_MillMove.pdf
    Drawing show how to move the PCNC 1100 series II mill through 36", 34", 32" and 30" doorways.
    
    
  • 6/1/06 - TD30204_DesignAnalysis.pdf
    Design Analysis of the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
    
    
  • 9/7/05 - TD30204_PCNC_BaseSize.pdf
    PCNC 1100 series II mill base drawing, detailed and dimensioned. Provided to assist people planning their machine stand.
    
    
• PCNC 1100 Stands
  • 9/14/07 - DS30634-30635_Guards.pdf
    Datasheet on the Guard Kit and Extended Guard (PN 30634 & 30635).
    
    
  • 7/23/07 - TD_DIY_StandDrawings.zip
    Instructions on how to construct your own stand.
    
    
  • 7/17/07 - 30297_UM2.pdf
    Assembly instructions for the Deluxe Stand.
    
    
• Duality Lathe
  • 8/8/08 - TD30785_E-Stop.pdf
    E-stop Installation for the Duality Lathe.
    
    
  • 7/24/08 - DS30689_DualityLathe.pdf
    Datasheet on the Duality Lathe (PN 30689).
    
    
  • 7/11/08 - PCNCDuality-UMA1.2a.pdf
    Manual for the Duality Lathe (PN 30689).
    
    
  • 6/2/08 - TD30689_DesignAnalysis.pdf
    Design Analysis of the Duality Lathe.
    
    
• Mill Accessories
  • 9/30/09 - DS_Tormach_Machine_Controller.pdf
    Datasheet of the Tormach Machine Controller.
    
    
  • 7/15/09 - DS31185_Vacuum_Table_Kit.pdf
    Datasheet on the Vacuum Table & Accessories (PN 31185).
    
    
  • 6/17/09 - TD31275_Mach3_Controllers.pdf
    Technical Document about the Tormach Machine Controller.
    
    
  • 4/15/09 - D40155_vise.dxf
    Drawing of PCNC workspace and vise.
    
    
  • 4/14/09 - TD_31163_Tapping_Guidelines.pdf
    Guidelines on how to tap using our Tapping Heads (PN 30612, 30613, 31163).
    
    
  • 1/14/09 - DS_Tapping_Heads.pdf
    Datasheet on the Tapping Heads (PN 30612, 30613, 31163).
    
    
  • 9/25/08 - DS30278_USBBulkheadCable.pdf
    Datasheet on the USB Bulkhead Cable (PN 30278).
    
    
  • 1/25/08 - PCNCShuttle.dll
    Shuttle Jog Controller updated plug-in. See Service Bulletin 21 for installation instructions.
    
    
  • 10/29/07 - DS30668_DigitizingProbe.pdf
    Datasheet on the Digitizing Probe (PN 30668).
    
    
  • 10/29/07 - DS30669_ToolSetter.pdf
    Datasheet on the Tool Setter (PN 30669).
    
    
  • 7/19/07 - DS30286_MachineArm.pdf
    Datasheet on the Machine Arm (PN 30286).
    
    
  • 7/12/07 - DS30552_USBJoggingPendent.pdf
    Datasheet on the USB Jogging Pendent (PN 30552).
    
    
  • 7/5/07 - DS30616_JogShuttleController.pdf
    Datasheet on the Jog/Shuttle Controller (PN 30616).
    
    
  • 1/21/07 - DS30553_MachineVise.pdf
    Product Datasheet: 5" Machine Vise (PN 30553).
    
    
  • 1/2/07 - DS30478_HighSpeedSpindle.pdf
    Datasheet on High Speed Accessory Spindle (PN 30478).
    
    
  • 7/8/06 - DS30525_Coffee_Cup.pdf
    Datasheet on a coffee cup (PN 30525).
    
    
  • 7/8/06 - Tormach_Proxxon_IB-E.pdf
    Proxxon Die Grinder, a component of the 30478 High Speed Spindle Kit.
    
    
• Tormach Tooling System
  • 7/13/09 - DS_Modular_Insert_Tooling.pdf
    Datasheet on the TTS Modular Insert Tooling.
    
    
  • 1/27/09 - DS30675_TTSToolConvKit.pdf
    Datasheet on the TTS Tool Conversion Kit (PN 30675).
    
    
  • 11/15/06 - DS_TormachToolingSystem.pdf
    Datasheet on the Tormach Tooling System.
    
    
  • 7/6/06 - TTS_UM_Rev-C.pdf
    Product Manual for the Tormach Tooling System.
    
    
• Software
  • 7/30/09 - DS_SprutCAM.pdf
    Tormach is pleased to offer an annual support and maintenance contract for SprutCAM This is a professional individualized software support and training service designed to help maximize your investment in SprutCAM.
    
    
  • 4/8/09 - TD40000_CAD_CAM_Whitepaper.pdf
    Choosing the right design software to work with your PCNC can be confusing, especially if you’re new these types of systems. There are lots of options out there – we even sell a few ourselves. Are some better than others? Undoubtedly. But determining which is right for you depends on a number of factors – the types of machining you want to do, your budget, your patience, etc. In this document, we present a few thoughts to help you make an informed decision.
    
    
  • 7/9/06 - tcc_tormach_revA.pdf
    Feature description of TurboCAD/CAM software.
    
    
• Rotary Products
  • 11/17/09 - TD_30194_RotaryTable_QC.pdf
    Quality Certification for the 8" Motorized Table.
    
    
  • 11/17/09 - TD_30267_RotaryTable_QC.pdf
    Quality Certification for the 6" Motorized Table.
    
    
  • 7/9/06 - DS30194_RotaryTable.pdf
    Datasheet on Tormach's Rotary Tables and accessories.
    
    
  • 6/1/06 - 30194_UM_RotaryTable.pdf
    Product Manual on Rotary Table MRT-8.
    
    
• Upgrades & Maintenance
  • 7/13/09 - TD_31222_Automatic_Lubricator.pdf
    Technical Document on the Automatic Lubricator (PN 31374).
    
    
  • 6/29/09 - TD_31366_Refractometer.pdf
    Technical Document on the Portable Refractometer - Coolant Tester (PN 31366).
    
    
  • 3/27/09 - DS31090_SpindleDriveUpgrade.pdf
    Datasheet on the Spindle Upgrade Kit (PN 31090).
    
    
  • 3/26/09 - DS31139_Spare_Parts_Kit.pdf
    Datasheet on the Spare Parts Kit (PN 31139).
    
    
  • 3/25/09 - TD31090_DesignAnalysis.pdf
    Design Analysis of the Spindle Upgrade Kit (PN 31090).
    
    
  • 1/29/09 - TD30785_E-Stop.pdf
    E-stop Installation for the Duality Lathe.
    
    
  • 11/6/08 - D40205_Spindle_Assy.pdf
    Drawing of the Spindle Cartridge Assembly (PN 30305 & 30306).
    
    
  • 1/7/08 - DS30164_StepperMotor.pdf
    Datasheet on the older version of the stepper motor (PN 30164).
    
    
  • 7/3/07 - DS30576_LiftingBar.pdf
    Datasheet on the Tormach Lifting Bar used to move the PCNC 1100 mill (PN 30576).
    
    
  • 1/31/07 - DS30580_BellowsUpgrade.pdf
    Datasheet on an upgrade kit for improved Y-axis covers (PN 30580).
    
    
  • 6/30/06 - DS30144_DC_Bus.pdf
    Datasheet on Tormach DC power supply PCB.
    
    
  • 5/1/06 - DS30163_VFD.pdf
    Datasheet of the 1.5 hp VFD.
    
    
  • 4/1/05 - D40125_Transformer.pdf
    Transformer and DC PS wiring - xfmr 30262.
    
    
  • 1/17/05 - D40112_DCPowerSupply.pdf
    Transformer and DC PS wiring - earlier transformer models (pre 2005).
    
    
  • 8/28/04 - STM34-xxx-MTM.pdf
    Datasheet and drawing of size 34 Machine Tool Motors.
    
    
  • 3/26/04 - STM23-xxx-STD.pdf
    Datasheet and drawing of standard size 23 stepper motors.
    
    
  • 11/17/03 - STM34-xxx-STD.pdf
    Datasheet and drawing of standard size 34 stepper motors.
  
  
  

  
  Previous Product Documents

• Previous PCNC 1100 Models
  • 11/12/08 - 30204_TroubleshootingGuide.pdf
    Sub-section of the Operator's Manual for the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
  • 11/12/08 - 30204_Exploded_View_Parts.pdf
    Exploded View and parts lists for the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
  • 11/11/08 - TD31095_CertInspect.pdf
    Certificate of Inspection used for the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
  • 9/18/08 - PCNC1100-3-UM-C4.1.pdf
    Manual for the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
  • 10/31/07 - D40148_MachineSize.pdf
    Document showing the PCNC 1100 mill height and width for space planning.
    
    
  • 3/29/07 - DS30204_PCNC1100.pdf
    Product Datasheet for the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
  • 2/6/07 - TD30204_PrinterCableIO.pdf
    Detailed list of input and output pins on the printer port on the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
  • 12/11/06 - D40147_MillMove.pdf
    Drawing show how to move the PCNC 1100 mill through 36", 34", 32" and 30" doorways.
    
    
  • 7/7/06 - TD30204_PCNC_BaseSize.pdf
    PCNC 1100 mill base drawing, detailed and dimensioned. Provided to assist people planning their machine stand.
    
    
  • 7/7/06 - TD30204_DesignAnalysis.pdf
    Design Analysis of the PCNC 1100 CNC mill.
  
  
  

  
  Service Bulletins

• SB0023 - Default Steps
  • 4/21/08 - SB0023_DefaultSteps.pdf
    Service Bulletin on how to change the default step size in Mach3.
    
    
• SB0022 - E-stops
  • 2/27/08 - SB0022_Estops.pdf
    Service Bulletin on the wiring of the emergency stops on the PCNC 1100.
    
    
• SB0021 - Jog Shuttle Installation
  • 1/26/08 - SB0021_Jog_Shuttle_Controller.pdf
    Service Bulletin on how to install the updated Jog Shuttle Controller plug-in.
    
    
• SB0019 - PCNC 1100 Fuse Issue
  • 1/31/08 - SB0019_Fuse_Correction_v2.pdf
    Service Bulletin on how to install the replacement fuse on the PCNC 1100 mill. This is not necessary on current PCNC 1100 machines.
    
    
• SB0018 - Mach 3 Information
  • 11/5/08 - SB0018_M3SoftwareUpgrade.pdf
    Mach3 Control Software Information.
    
    
• SB0017 - Machine Supplies
  • 5/29/07 - SB0017_MachineSupplies.pdf
    Service Bulletin for Machine Supplies for the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
• SB0016 - Oil & Coolant Suggestions
  • 6/30/09 - SB0016_Oil_Coolant.pdf
    Service Bulletin with suggestions on Oil & Coolant for the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
• SB0015 - 4th Axis Installation (current mills)
  • 5/15/09 - SB0015_4th_axis.pdf
    Service Bulletin for 4th axis installation - for PCNC 1100 serial # 1001 & higher.
    
    
• SB0014 - 4th Axis Installation (previous mill models)
  • 5/15/09 - SB0014_4th_axis.pdf
    Service Bulletin for 4th axis installation - for PCNC 1100 serial numbers 001 - 999.
    
    
• SB0012 - Suggested Control Computers
  • 6/16/09 - SB0012_Control_Computers.pdf
    Service Bulletin recommending computers for PCNC 1100 control.
    
    
• SB0011 - Safety Bulletin (previous mill models)
  • 9/22/07 - SB0011_115V_Safety.pdf
    Safety Service Bulletin for machines #148 and earlier.
    
    
• SB0009 - Spindle Drive Calibration
  • 1/29/09 - SB0009_Drive_Calibration.pdf
    Safety Service Bulletin for spindle drive replacement or adjustment.
    
    
• SB0007 - Cabinet Cooling Kit Installation
  • 3/9/07 - SB0007_Cabinet_Cooling_v2.pdf
    Information on installing cooling kit (PN 30512).
    
    
• SB0006 - Heat Related Control Faults
  • 3/30/06 - SB0006_Heat_Failure.pdf
    Service Bulletin for Heat Related Control Faults.
    
    
• SB0005 - Engraving Wizard Fix
  • 2/12/06 - SB0005_Software_v1.pdf
    Service Bulletin for fixing the write (engraving) wizard.
    
    
• SB0003 - Spindle Speed Calibration (previous mill models)
  • 6/30/06 - SB0003_speed_cal_v2.pdf
    Service Bulletin for procedure to calibrate the computer controlled spindle speed for PCNC 1100 serial numbers 001 - 999.
    
    
• SB0002 - V-belt Position
  • 10/22/05 - SB0002_belt_v1.pdf
    Service Bulletin to reduce the time required to change V-belt position.
    
    
• SB0001 - Y-axis Limit Switch
  • 10/21/05 - SB0001_limit_switch_v1.pdf
    Service Bulletin to increase life and reliability of the Y axis limit switch.
  
  
  

  
  Downloads

• CAD, CAM, & Machine Software
  • 11/11/09 - PCNC1100M3-IIRell3.12b.exe
    Machine control software for PCNC 1100 mills serial #1326 and up and older PCNC 1100 Mills equipped with a Spindle Drive Upgrade (31090). Please see TD31108_SeriesIIMachineControlSoftware.pdf for install instructions and software revision information.
    
    
  • 11/11/09 - PCNCDualityRel2.3a.exe
    Machine control software for the Duality Lathe. Since the Duality Lathe is an accessory to the PCNC 1100 mill, the mill control software should be installed first. Please see TD31051_DualityLatheControlSoftware.pdf for install instructions and software revision information.
    Note: This software is compatible with PCNC Series II software only. For other configurations, please contact Tormach.
    
    
  • 4/29/09 - SprutCAM_2007v5.50_demo.zip
    SprutCAM 2007 Demo Program. Latest supported version. Please see "Post Files" section below for current Post Processor information.
    
    
  • 4/29/09 - SprutCAM_2007v5.50_product.zip
    Current SprutCAM customers, update to the current Tormach approved version. Please see TD_SprutCAM2007_upgrade_install.pdf for installation instructions. Also please see "Post Files" section below for current Post Processor information.
    
    
  • 11/4/08 - PCNC3Rel1.9u.exe
    Machine Control Software PCNC 1100 for mills serial #1-1325 (with factory spindle drive) - Mach3 with integrated CAM and special functions based on Mach 3 version 2.42. Please see TD30620_MachineControlSoftware.pdf for install instructions and software revision information.
    
    
  • 9/8/08 - FirstPart.zip
    Drawing and .NC mentioned in user manual section 3.2.
    
    
  • 4/21/08 - XMLTweak.exe
    An update to the XML Tweak program. Includes new settings for changing default step sizes. See Service Bulletin 23 for more information.
    Note: This is only for mills serial #1-1325, without the spindle upgrade (PN 31090).
    
    
  • 7/26/06 - PCNC1100CDRelease2-4crar.exe
    Machine Control Software PCNC 1100 R2-4. Also known as PN 30299. This is an earlier version. We recommend upgrading to PCNC3 version. Refer to Service Bulletin 18 for upgrade procedures.
    
    
• Post Files
  • 4/29/09 - PCNC1100.ppl
    Adds the latest PCNC 1100 post (version 14) to SprutCAM 2007: Tormach PCNC ONLY post. Includes posts for 3 and 4 axis milling and lathe. Please see TD_SprutCAM_posts.pdf for information on the current Post Processor for the PCNC mill.
    
    
  • 4/29/09 - PCNC1100.spp
    Adds the latest PCNC 1100 post (version 14) to SprutCAM 2007: ALL posts version. Includes 3 and 4 axis milling. Please see TD_SprutCAM_posts.pdf for information on the current Post Processor for the PCNC mill.
    
    
  • 4/29/09 - MyMachTurn.spp
    Adds the latest LATHE post (version 14) for use with the Tormach Duality Lathe for SprutCAM 2007: ALL posts version. Please see TD_SprutCAM_posts.pdf for information on the current Post Processor for the PCNC mill.
    
    
  • 8/21/07 - TormachCAM_r3.zip
    Adds the PCNC 1100 to TurboCAD/CAM post list.
    
    
  • 5/22/07 - Mach3.pst
    Adds the PCNC 1100 to MasterCAM post list.
    
    
• G&M Code Files
  • 8/26/09 - codes.zip
    Download all of the Sample G & M Code Files. Details about G & M codes can be found on our Machine Code Reference webpage.
    
    
  • 12/8/08 - XCode2008Annotated.txt
    Tormach's Christmas Code 2008. To see what the finished code should look like, see a photo of Tormach's Christmas code.
    
    
  • 10/6/08 - USBGcode.txt
    GCode for the USB Bulkhead Cable (PN 30278).
    
    
  • 12/17/07 - Tormach_07_Xmas.zip
    Tormach's Christmas Code 2007.
  
  
  

  
  Movies & Images

• PCNC 1100 Mill
  • 7/10/07 - PCNC_1100/album/index.html
    Slideshow that demonstrates how to open the PCNC 1100 and put it onto a stand.
    
  • 9/27/06 - PCNC_Person_High_Res.jpg
    High resolution photo of the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
  • 7/7/06 - PCNC_Person.jpg
    Color photo with a person for scale of the PCNC 1100 mill.
    
    
  • For more videos featuring the PCNC 1100 mill, visit http://www.tormach.com/videos.html
    
    
• PCNC 1100 Stands
  • 2/25/08 - deluxestandhires.wmv
    Video slideshow that demonstrates how to open the Deluxe Stand and put it together (High resolution).
    
    
  • 2/25/08 - deluxestandlowres.wmv
    Video slideshow that demonstrates how to open the Deluxe Stand and put it together (Low resolution).
    
  • 9/26/07 - basicstandhires.wmv
    Video slideshow that demonstrates how to open the Basic Stand and put it together (High resolution).
    
    
  • 9/26/07 - basicstandlowres.wmv
    Video slideshow that demonstrates how to open the Basic Stand and put it together (Low resolution).
    
    
• Duality Lathe
  • 6/2/08 - Duality_Intro_high_res.wmv
    Video that demonstrates the functionality of the Duality Lathe (High resolution).
    
    
  • 6/2/08 - Duality_Intro_low_res.wmv
    Video that demonstrates the functionality of the Duality Lathe (Low resolution).
    
    
• Tormach Tooling System
  • 7/6/06 - tts-cnc-set big.jpg
    High resolution photo of the CNC operations tooling set.
    
    
  • 7/6/06 - tts-drill-mill-set big.jpg
    High resolution photo of the manual operations tooling set.
    
    
  • For more videos featuring the PCNC 1100 mill, visit http://www.tormach.com/videos.html
    
    
• Software
  • 4/27/07 - PCNC3Release.wmv
    Video reviewing features and functional differences between Tormach/Mach2 and Tormach/Mach3.
    
    
  • 4/27/07 - XMLTweak3.wmv
    Video documentation for the XMLTweak program.
    
    
  • 8/22/06 - Cube4Axis1.wmv
    Video Demo of Alibre & SprutCAM for 4th Axis G&M codes.
    
  
  
  

  
  Press Releases

• Current Releases
  • 11/02/09 - PR_Duality_Lathe_4th_Axis.pdf
    Press Release on the new Duality Lathe 4th Axis.
    
    
  • 7/15/09 - PR_Modular_Insert_Tooling.pdf
    Press Release on the Modular Insert Tooling, which is a new addition to the TTS line.
    
    
  • 6/10/09 - PR_New_Warehouse.pdf
    Press Release on Tormach's new warehouse in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    
    
  • 5/4/09 - PR_Windows_Embedded.pdf
    Press Release on Tormach's collaboration with Microsoft's Embedded Program.
    
    
• Past Releases
  • 3/25/09 - PR_Personal_Manufacturing_Workshop.pdf
    Press Release on our Tormach Workshops.
    
    
  • 3/10/09 - PR_Load_Meter.pdf
    Press Release on the new Load Meter for the PCNC 1100.
    
    
  • 1/25/09 - PR_TC_Tapping_Head.pdf
    Press Release on our Tension/Compression Tapping Head.
    
    
  • 1/7/09 - PR_Vacuum_Table.pdf
    Press Release on the Vacuum Table and Vacuum Table Accessories.
    
    
  • 9/2/08 - PR_Spindle_Upgrade.pdf
    Press Release on the Spindle Upgrade for the PCNC 1100.
    
    
  • 7/11/08 - PR_Duality_Lathe.pdf
    Press Release on the innovative Duality Lathe.
    
    
  • 9/25/06 - PR_Tormach_PCNC.pdf
    Press Release on the PCNC 1100 milling machine.
    
    
  • 7/28/06 - PR_PCNC_1100.pdf
    Press Release on the PCNC 1100 milling machine.