3rd Party Tools and Accessories
It’s not surprising that owners of Tormach machines are generally inventive, creative, and very often entrepreneurial. A few have even developed and are marketing their own products for use with Tormach mills. We welcome and encourage new accessories and ideas for Tormach PCNC mills and have developed the “Tormach Approved” program to encourage the development of new products. The “Tormach Approved” program has two broad goals:
- First, to give consumers a reliable guide to solid products that are compatible with Tormach equipment and that we believe will perform well in your shop.
- Second, to encourage manufacturers to develop new products that make machining with your Tormach equipment more productive and enjoyable.
Tormach staff evaluate every product before granting the “Tormach Approved” status. We review and verify manufacturer’s data, specifications and claims on product performance to ensure that products perform as advertised. We also review the manufacturer’s business reputation, depth of knowledge in the subject area, and track record on customer service.
The companies listed below produce third-party accessories for Tormach equipment that have earned the “Tormach Approved” status. We believe the products and providers listed here provide fair pricing, good support and have an excellent reputation among their customers.
We encourage you to check out these interesting alternatives. If you know of other tools or accessories that might be listed here, or if you would like to promote your own products, please let us know.
Tormach Approved Products and Services
Tosa Tool
Tosa Tool’s general web site is http://tosatool.com. They offer support services called TKS (Turn Key Solutions) plus a few specific accessories, shown at http://tosatool.com/tormachprod.htm. The accessories include a 4th axis extension plate, a 6 station fixture to turn the PCNC mill into a vertical lathe, and a few other items.
SDM Fabricating
SDM Fabricating is a custom machine shop. The shop is lead by Scott Mulkerin, a member of the American Pistolsmith’s Guild, and specializing in Smith & Wesson revolvers and 1911 style automatics. Scott has developed a lever operated drawbar that allows very quick tool change without the need for an air compressor. Scott sells the plans and can also provide machine components necessary for the conversion. The plans and videos can be seen on his web site at http://www.sdmfabricating.com/LOD.html