07/21/2010 - Tormach Introduces Speeder for PCNC Mills, Other R8 Spindles
The RPM multiplier increases native spindle speed by a factor of 3
Waunakee, WI, June 21, 2010 – Tormach has announced that the Tormach Speeder, a patented 3x RPM multiplier for PCNC mills and other R8 spindles, is now available for sale on the company’s website, www.tormach.com. The Speeder reduces machining time, improves surface finish, and extends tool life of small diameter carbide mills by allowing these tools to reach optimal surface speeds that aren’t possible with typical R8 spindles.
Said Tormach President Greg Jackson, “The Tormach Speeder will really expand the capabilities of a native R8 spindle mill beyond what is typically available. With the increase in RPMs, machinists can effectively increase feedrates for long finishing cycles without overloading the cutting tool. This means a job that took 3 hours run time might now only take 1hour.” Jackson expects the Speeder to be particularly popular with machinists that use small ball end mills for 3D contour milling, and also those who do fine detail work, such as engraving.
The Tormach speeder is rated for 20,000 RPM continuous operation with intermittent operation to 30,000 RPM. The Speeder offers a lightweight cast aluminum housing, belt and pulley drive train featuring Gates Polyflex® JB® Polyurethane V-Belts, and balanced high speed spindle that can be mounted concentrically to the native spindle of Tormach PCNC mills, Bridgeports, and other small machine tools featuring an R8 taper.
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05/19/2010 - Tormach PCNC Mills now Available at LittleMachineShop.com
Live demos now available in Southern California
Tormach announced today that LittleMachineShop.com (Pasadena, CA) has become a dealer for Tormach PCNC Mills. The centerpiece to the agreement is the addition of a PCNC 770 to LittleMachineShop.com’s Pasadena Showroom.
Said Tormach president Greg Jackson, “We’ve had a great relationship with LittleMachineShop.com for many years and recognize Chris Wood and his staff for their leadership in the small and hobby machining and metalworking community. We’re thrilled to have them on board as a partner and excited about the addition of a PCNC 770 mill to their Showroom in Pasadena.”
Mr. Wood added, “The Tormach PCNC Mills are a great addition to our line. Customers have been very impressed when they see how fast the PCNC 770 removes metal.”
LittleMachineShop.com has also been a dealer of the Tormach Tool System (TTS) line since 2007. Interested parties in Southern California are encouraged to visit LittleMachineShop.com for a live cutting demo during normal business hours at their Pasadena location.
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02/11/2010 - Tormach launches the new online Customer Showcase.
The new multi-media gallery exhibits some of the exciting things Tormach customers are doing with their PCNC mills.
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01/28/2010 - Tormach Announces Release of the Tormach CNC Scanner™
Tormach, LLC announced today the release the new Tormach CNC Scanner™, a dimensionally accurate 2D scanner for use with a PCNC or other Mach 3 power CNC mill or router. The scanner makes high resolution composite images by automatically stitching together an array of snapshots taken with a USB microscope mounted in the spindle of the mill. The length scale of these composite images is calibrated to the motion of the mill allowing for very accurate measurements that might not have been possible with conventional gauge tools. It includes Tormach ScanCAD™, an integrated analysis software for precision measurement and reverse engineering.
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01/19/2010 - Tormach Announces Release of PCNC 770 Milling Machine
The PCNC 770 offers the proven performance of the besting selling PCNC 1100 Series II in a smaller package.
Tormach, LLC announced today that it has released the new PCNC 770™ personal CNC milling machine. The PCNC 770 has a space-saving footprint and a basic 115VAC household electrical service requirement. The optional patent pending moving kit allows the machine to be transported as component pieces, making this the first serious machine tool designed specifically for a basement shop.
Over 2 years in development, the design of the PCNC 770 combines reliable cast-iron construction, P4 grade ballscrews, and sensorless vector drive spindle technology to create a simple and robust platform with ample options for user-installed upgrades, just like the best-selling PCNC 1100 Series II. The mill weighs 662 pounds and is equipped with a 10,000 RPM spindle -- well suited for prototyping, hobby, small business, R&D, or educational use.
“Since we first released the PCNC 1100, we’ve heard from many people that space is a real constraint,” said Greg Jackson, president of Tormach. “We wanted to build a CNC machine that can fit smaller spaces without compromising the performance or quality that our customers have come to expect when they purchase a Tormach PCNC.” Like PCNC 1100 Series II, the PCNC 770 has enough power to cut the toughest materials – steel, stainless, even titanium.