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PCNC 1100 Personal CNC Mill

PCNC 1100: The Leader in Small CNC Milling Machines

The Tormach PCNC 1100 personal CNC mill is a new approach in CNC milling machines – a small CNC mill designed for real work with the power to cut serious materials. Milling circuit boards, aluminum, and engineering polymers are a breeze when your CNC milling machine is built to cut materials like steel, iron, stainless, and titanium.

PCNC 1100 personal CNC mills were engineered from the ground up to be the best value in small CNC milling machines. The Tormach PCNC 1100 personal CNC mill was thoughtfully designed with a combination of quality components and proven technology to create an affordable small CNC milling machine that provides unprecedented value in CNC mills.

Key Features: PCNC 1100 CNC Mill

  • 5140RPM 1.5HP R8 Spindle with Sensorless Vector Control and exclusive foldback logic.
  • Single Phase 230 VAC 50/60 Hz Primary Power Requirement
  • 1400lbs. (Typical system weight with stand)
  • Optional Stand available
  • Polyphase Axis Motion Technology powered by Leadshine®

Design Elements: PCNC 1100 CNC Mill

Iron and Frame Design

Each PCNC 1100 CNC mill has over half a ton of cast iron and steel that is precisely placed to achieve maximum frame rigidity in a footprint that’s about the size of a traditional manual milling machine.

The sliding dovetailed ways are hand-scraped and designed to withstand high loads and dampen vibrations. The ways have bonded PTFE filled acetyl sliding surfaces, hand scraped by skilled machine builders.   Similar to brand name compounds such as Turcite® or Rulon®, PTFE compounds provide low friction and long life.

Spindle System

Each PCNC 1100 small CNC mill features an R8 spindle with a 3 3/8" nose diameter - the same standard dimension as popular Bridgeport -style manual mills. This can be used in combination with the innovative quick-change Tormach Tooling System® (TTS) or any generic R8 tooling.

The CNC milling machine spindle is driven by a robust 1.5HP induction motor powered by state-of-the art sensorless vector variable frequency drive technology from Emerson Control Techniques™. The drive's quick acceleration/deceleration provides a responsive spindle with the capability to meet demanding processes such as tension-compression tapping. Power transmission is accomplished with a simple, low–maintenance belt driven induction motor with two belt ratios, covering speeds from 100-5120 RPM.

Tormach PCNC 1100 personal CNC mills also feature our exclusive fold back spindle logic. Fold back logic senses when the spindle motor is having difficulty maintaining the programmed speed due to excessive cutting loads and reduces the commanded motor speed temporarily, if necessary, to maintain adequate cutting torque.  Its analogous to an automatic transmission dropping into low gear on a hill.

Motion System

Motion control is provided by high performance polyphase stepper motors with microstepping driver technology from Leadshine®. These drive systems not only provide superior torque at cutting speeds, but improved linearity, reduced vibration, and quieter operation when compared to other stepper systems available today. Each axis uses a P4 precision ground double-nutted ballscrew for repeatable and accurate motion resolution.

Options and Accessories: PCNC 1100 CNC Mill

The PCNC 1100 personal CNC mill design is modular, meaning each machine is expandable and upgradeable with the latest options and accessories from Tormach.

Tormach offers the PCNC 1100 personal CNC milling machines on an a la carte basis, making it easy to build a truly custom CNC milling system. All options and accessories are sold separately, allowing you to choose exactly what you want. Options for PCNC 1100 CNC mills include:

We also offer a complete line of CAD/CAM software and small CNC milling accessories for the PCNC 1100, including our Tormach Tooling System® (TTS) - the new standard in affordable toolholders for small CNC mills.

Support: PCNC 1100 CNC Mill

As with all Tormach products, PCNC 1100 CNC mills are backed with Tormach's second-to-none customer care and technical support to ensure your satisfaction. We support your investment with email and phone support from our dedicated support team of machinists and engineers and with our extensive online resources, so you can rest assured that when you choose Tormach, you’ve made the right choice from day one.

Learn More: PCNC 1100 CNC Mill

Learn more about the engineering behind the Tormach PCNC 1100 personal benchtop CNC mills from our Personal CNC Design Analysis whitepaper, or review the manuals, specifications and technical documents below.

Find out more about Tormach, the latest news and upcoming events, or read the Tormach story to learn more about Tormach’s affordable line of PCNC Personal milling machines and start enabling your ideas with Tormach!

If you prefer something slightly smaller or need a higher speed spindle, then consider our Tomach 770 personal CNC mill.

Visit our e-store to select the personal CNC milling machine and accessories that are right for you!

PCNC 1100 - Mill Documents

All PCNC 1100 - Mill Documents

03/19/13 - D40205: Spindle Cartridge Assembly Drawing (93 kb)
Drawing of the PCNC 1100 Spindle Cartridge Assembly (PN 30305 & 30306).
02/19/13 - TD10020: PCNC Mill Comparison Whitepaper (619 kb)
PCNC 770 vs. PCNC 1100 Comparison Whitepaper.
02/18/13 - TD10160: Supression Kit Installation Instructions (742 kb)
Installation instructions for Suppression Kit for PCNC mills
02/18/13 - SB0039: USB Related Motion Failures From Electrical Noise (129 kb)
Service Bulletin focusing specifically on issues related to USB related motion failures whose origin lie in electrical noise.
10/31/12 - TD10154: Installation of the Series 3 Upgrade Kit (1114 kb)
Installation of the Series 3 Upgrade Kit
10/10/12 - DS10153: PCNC Product Warranty (163 kb)
Regular Warranty Policy for the PCNC mills.
10/10/12 - DS10002: Extended Warranty Datasheet for PCNC 1100 and PCNC 770 (172 kb)
Extended Warranty Datasheet for PCNC 1100 and PCNC 770 Mills
09/19/12 - TD10102: PCNC 1100 Series 3 Machine Control Software Installation (70 kb)
PCNC 1100 Series 3 Machine Control Software Installation and Revision Information
07/30/12 - PCNC 1100 Series 3 Manual (6913 kb)
Manual for the PCNC 1100 Series 3 Mill
07/30/12 - PCNC 1100 Series 3 Exploded View (1124 kb)
Exploded view and parts list for the PCNC 1100 Series 3 mill.
03/05/12 - DS10113: Automatic Tool Changer Datasheet (327 kb)
Datasheet for the Automatic Tool Changer for Tormach Tooling System
01/25/12 - TD10105: PCNC 1100 Certificate of Inspection (103 kb)
Certificate of Inspection for the PCNC 1100 mill. This document details the factory quality audit for each PCNC mill.
12/09/11 - D40148: PCNC 1100 Dimensions (121 kb)
Document showing the PCNC 1100 mill height and width for space planning.
11/02/11 - D40181: PCNC 1100 Table with 5" Machinist Vise (36 kb)
Dimensioned drawing of the PCNC 1100 Table with 5" Machinist Vise for Space Planning
08/25/11 - Series 3 Design Analysis Whitepaper (927 kb)
Tormach Series 3 CNC Mills Design Analysis Whitepaper
08/25/11 - PCNC 1100 Series 3 and Accessories Datasheet (995 kb)
PCNC 1100 Series 3 and Accessories Datasheet
11/29/10 - SB0024: Servicing Spindle Bearings on the PCNC (219 kb)
Service Bulletin on servicing spindle bearings on the PCNC.
11/23/10 - SB0031: Flushing the Lubrication System (229 kb)
Service Bulletin on flushing the lubrication system.
03/16/10 - PCNC 1100 Exploded Parts View (762 kb)
Exploded view and parts list for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
01/12/10 - SB0012: PCNC Control Computer Recomendations (182 kb)
Service Bulletin recommending computers for PCNC control.
06/30/09 - SB0016: Oil & Coolant (145 kb)
Service Bulletin with suggestions on Oil & Coolant for the PCNC 1100 mill.
06/17/09 - Tormach Machine Controller Whitepaper (255 kb)
Technical Document about the Tormach Machine Controller.
03/26/09 - PCNC 1100 Spare Parts Kit Datasheet (79 kb)
Datasheet on the Recommended Spare Parts Kit for PCNC 1100 mills (PN 31139).
03/25/09 - VFD Whitepaper (229 kb)
Design Analysis of the Sensorless Vector Spindle Drive System on the PCNC 1100 Mill.
09/14/07 - Guard Kit & Extended Guard Datasheet (431 kb)
Datasheet on the Guard Kit and Extended Guard for the PCNC 1100 mill
07/19/07 - Machine Arm Datasheet (529 kb)
Datasheet on the optional Machine Arm for PCNC mills.
07/03/07 - Lifting Bar Datasheet (509 kb)
Datasheet on the Tormach Lifting Bar used to move the PCNC mill.
05/29/07 - SB0017: PCNC Machine Supplies (79 kb)
Service Bulletin for Machine Supplies for the PCNC 1100 mill.
02/06/07 - PCNC 1100 Printer Port Input Output Pins (10 kb)
Detailed list of input and output pins on the printer port on the PCNC 1100 and PCNC 770 mills.
12/11/06 - D40147: PCNC 1100 Moving Dimensions (108 kb)
Document detailing how to move the PCNC 1100 through various door widths.
06/01/06 - PCNC Design Analysis Whitepaper (135 kb)
Detailed Engineering document of the technical design of the PCNC 1100 milling machine.

PCNC 1100 - Mill Manuals

07/30/12 - PCNC 1100 Series 3 Manual (6913 kb)
Manual for the PCNC 1100 Series 3 Mill
07/30/12 - PCNC 1100 Series 3 Exploded View (1124 kb)
Exploded view and parts list for the PCNC 1100 Series 3 mill.

PCNC 1100 - Mill Datasheets

10/10/12 - DS10153: PCNC Product Warranty (163 kb)
Regular Warranty Policy for the PCNC mills.
10/10/12 - DS10002: Extended Warranty Datasheet for PCNC 1100 and PCNC 770 (172 kb)
Extended Warranty Datasheet for PCNC 1100 and PCNC 770 Mills
03/05/12 - DS10113: Automatic Tool Changer Datasheet (327 kb)
Datasheet for the Automatic Tool Changer for Tormach Tooling System
08/25/11 - PCNC 1100 Series 3 and Accessories Datasheet (995 kb)
PCNC 1100 Series 3 and Accessories Datasheet
03/26/09 - PCNC 1100 Spare Parts Kit Datasheet (79 kb)
Datasheet on the Recommended Spare Parts Kit for PCNC 1100 mills (PN 31139).
09/14/07 - Guard Kit & Extended Guard Datasheet (431 kb)
Datasheet on the Guard Kit and Extended Guard for the PCNC 1100 mill
07/19/07 - Machine Arm Datasheet (529 kb)
Datasheet on the optional Machine Arm for PCNC mills.
07/03/07 - Lifting Bar Datasheet (509 kb)
Datasheet on the Tormach Lifting Bar used to move the PCNC mill.

PCNC 1100 - Mill Technical Documents

02/19/13 - TD10020: PCNC Mill Comparison Whitepaper (619 kb)
PCNC 770 vs. PCNC 1100 Comparison Whitepaper.
02/18/13 - TD10160: Supression Kit Installation Instructions (742 kb)
Installation instructions for Suppression Kit for PCNC mills
10/31/12 - TD10154: Installation of the Series 3 Upgrade Kit (1114 kb)
Installation of the Series 3 Upgrade Kit
09/19/12 - TD10102: PCNC 1100 Series 3 Machine Control Software Installation (70 kb)
PCNC 1100 Series 3 Machine Control Software Installation and Revision Information
01/25/12 - TD10105: PCNC 1100 Certificate of Inspection (103 kb)
Certificate of Inspection for the PCNC 1100 mill. This document details the factory quality audit for each PCNC mill.
08/25/11 - Series 3 Design Analysis Whitepaper (927 kb)
Tormach Series 3 CNC Mills Design Analysis Whitepaper
06/17/09 - Tormach Machine Controller Whitepaper (255 kb)
Technical Document about the Tormach Machine Controller.
03/25/09 - VFD Whitepaper (229 kb)
Design Analysis of the Sensorless Vector Spindle Drive System on the PCNC 1100 Mill.
02/06/07 - PCNC 1100 Printer Port Input Output Pins (10 kb)
Detailed list of input and output pins on the printer port on the PCNC 1100 and PCNC 770 mills.
06/01/06 - PCNC Design Analysis Whitepaper (135 kb)
Detailed Engineering document of the technical design of the PCNC 1100 milling machine.

PCNC 1100 - Mill Drawings

03/19/13 - D40205: Spindle Cartridge Assembly Drawing (93 kb)
Drawing of the PCNC 1100 Spindle Cartridge Assembly (PN 30305 & 30306).
12/09/11 - D40148: PCNC 1100 Dimensions (121 kb)
Document showing the PCNC 1100 mill height and width for space planning.
11/02/11 - D40181: PCNC 1100 Table with 5" Machinist Vise (36 kb)
Dimensioned drawing of the PCNC 1100 Table with 5" Machinist Vise for Space Planning
03/16/10 - PCNC 1100 Exploded Parts View (762 kb)
Exploded view and parts list for the PCNC 1100 series II mill.
12/11/06 - D40147: PCNC 1100 Moving Dimensions (108 kb)
Document detailing how to move the PCNC 1100 through various door widths.

PCNC 1100 - Mill Service Bulletins

02/18/13 - SB0039: USB Related Motion Failures From Electrical Noise (129 kb)
Service Bulletin focusing specifically on issues related to USB related motion failures whose origin lie in electrical noise.
11/29/10 - SB0024: Servicing Spindle Bearings on the PCNC (219 kb)
Service Bulletin on servicing spindle bearings on the PCNC.
11/23/10 - SB0031: Flushing the Lubrication System (229 kb)
Service Bulletin on flushing the lubrication system.
01/12/10 - SB0012: PCNC Control Computer Recomendations (182 kb)
Service Bulletin recommending computers for PCNC control.
06/30/09 - SB0016: Oil & Coolant (145 kb)
Service Bulletin with suggestions on Oil & Coolant for the PCNC 1100 mill.
05/29/07 - SB0017: PCNC Machine Supplies (79 kb)
Service Bulletin for Machine Supplies for the PCNC 1100 mill.

PCNC 1100 - Mill General Policies

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